ISM Trust

27/01/2026

The BBC has launched BBC Get Singing, their biggest music education initiative in over a decade🎶

Grammy-winning musician & ambassador Jacob Collier said 'I was that child whose life was changed by singing at school'.

Read more: https://www.ism.org/news/bbc-get-singing-launches-nationwide/

24/10/2025

Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax will come into effect in April 2026 for businesses, self-employed individuals, and landlords with income over £50,000, and in April 2027 for those earning over £30,000.

Join us for this free webinar, presented with for clear guidance that musicians must be aware of.

📅 Date: 5 November 2025
🕒 Time: 4-5 pm
💻 Location: Online Webinar - register via this link: https://loom.ly/jiqLOX4

18/08/2025

You don't want to miss this important webinar with music and media lawyer Charlotte O’Mara as she discusses topics including intellectual property and authorship in AI-assisted creation, licensing AI-generated content, professional responsibility in using AI and the future of copyright.

Register now for this free webinar on Wednesday 20 August: https://loom.ly/TQQtwxA

12/08/2025

Join music and media lawyer Charlotte O’Mara in this free webinar as we unpack the fast-evolving intersection of intellectual property and AI.

This webinar is for composers, producers, songwriters and educators who want to stay informed, protected and creative in the age of AI-generated music.

📅 Date: 20 August 2025
🕒 Time: 4-5 pm
💻 Location: Online Webinar - register via this link: https://loom.ly/TQQtwxA

14/07/2025

Free AI webinar this Wednesday! 📅

Book your place and join composers Arhynn Descy and Lee Groves for a timely discussion on how AI is already changing the way music is made and what this means for composers and creators.

Wednesday 16 July, 4-5 pm Book now: https://loom.ly/Cn0oHs4

24/06/2025

Are you a music creator navigating the rise of AI? Join composers Arhynn Descy and Lee Groves as they discuss the real impact of AI on music creation and what it means for your future.

📅 Date: 16 July
🕒 Time: 4-5 pm
💻 Location: Online Webinar: https://loom.ly/Cn0oHs4

09/06/2025

Join Professor Martin Fautley and Dr Alison Daubney as they present the new and revised frameworks for curriculum, pedagogy and assessment in music education.

📅 Date: 16 June (primary curriculum) and 23 June (secondary curriculum)
🕒 Time: 4-5 pm
💻 Location: Online Webinar - register via this link: https://loom.ly/T2rdB6k

You can register for one or both webinars. Recordings will be sent to all registered attendees, so don’t worry if you can’t attend live!

15/11/2024

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

Our free digital resource, Breaking the Singing Barrier, has been shortlisted for the Outstanding Music Education Resource award at the 2025 Music & Drama Education Awards! 🎶

Created by the ISM Trust with support from the Schools Music Association, this resource empowers music educators to break down barriers to singing across early years, primary, and secondary education.

Join us in celebrating this milestone—check out the resource for yourself!

📚 Explore for free: https://loom.ly/8ab7Gyo

Breaking the Singing Barrier, a free digital resource for music educators by ISM Trust, is shortlisted for the 2025 Music & Drama Education Awards

26/09/2024

Healthy Instrumentalists webinar 📆 2 October 2024, 4 - 5.15pm

Join our Healthy Instrumentalists webinar, hosted by the ISM Trust, EPTA UK, and BAPAM - British Association for Performing Arts Medicine, to learn how musicians can prevent injuries and stay in top shape. With experts Penelope Roskell and Dr. Hara Trouli, you’ll get advice on staying injury-free, seeking help, and ensuring a long, successful career. Whether you're a pro or starting out, this is a must-attend for safeguarding your health!

09/08/2024

Breaking the singing barrier 🎤

Are you looking for resources to help engage students through singing? The ISM Trust has created a FREE toolkit filled with resources to support teachers and encourage singing within the classroom.

Visit the ISM Trust website for the complete range of resources: https://loom.ly/xgmw1ko

ISM Trust announces new resource to create a safe space for singing in schools.