The CRA's petition to protect creators' rights is about to hit 10,000 signatures - can you help us get there today? At 10,000, Government have to respond. Call for an end to AI exploitation by adding your name ⬇️ petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...

The ISM is on a mission to make music a safer place for all. Our last Dignity at work report in 2022 found that discrimination is endemic in the music sector, particularly for women. Take the Dignity in music survey today ⬇️ www.ism.org/news/ism-sur...

A new government brings a new opportunity for change. That's why the CRA are calling on them to protect creators’ rights. The Prime Minister and his government must put fairness at the heart of their approach to AI. Help our mission, sign our petition today ⬇️ petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...

The ISM is joining the CRA in calling on Government to protect creators from the existential threat of GenAI. Fairness and transparency must be at the heart of the UK's approach to AI. Help our mission by signing our new petition ⬇️ petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...

🚨 Hundreds of ISM members have written to new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham In music's biggest message to the Prime Minister yet, musicians are calling for five clear commitments covering music education, touring in Europe, AI & more See them below ⬇️ www.ism.org/news/ism-mem...

Want to become a music producer? Here's four skills every producer should have in their locker, according to Alex O'Keeffe ⌛️

TAKE OUR DIGNITY IN MUSIC SURVEY 📢 Since 2018, our research has uncovered shocking levels of discrimination in the music sector. Now we want to know if anything has changed. Is the music sector a safe place to work? Tell us today ⬇️ www.ism.org/news/ism-sur...

Last chance to sign up 🚨 Join us at 4pm as Simon Toyne and Liz Dunbar give us a fresh look at music curriculum resources ahead of the new academic year Sign up for free now ⬇️ www.ism.org/event/a-fres...

The ISM, MTA and Music Mark have written to Bridget Phillipson about the decision to cut music teacher trainees targets for a second consecutive year. If Government are serious about boosting music education, we urgently need more music teachers ⬇️ www.ism.org/news/music-s...

We’ve just launched a new survey on Dignity in music – will you take part? 🚨 This survey is the latest part of our mission to make music safer. We’re asking for the experiences of everyone working in music. Together we can shape the future of music. Take part today 👇 www.ism.org/news/ism-sur...

Music educators 📣 Join us next week for a chat with Simon Toyne and Liz Dunbar, as we explore music curriculum resources ahead of the next academic year. Sign up to our free webinar today ⬇️ www.ism.org/event/a-fres...

MUSICIANS - Have you been scraped? 🚨 Thanks to The Atlantic, you can now find out if your music is being used to train AI models We want to know if you've been impacted. Search the database and tell us if you've been scraped ⬇️ www.ism.org/ai-training-...

🚨 We've just released the results of our annual music teacher's fees survey. The results are valued by thousands of teachers as a benchmarking tool for the hourly fees of instrumental teachers across the country. Read the full results now ⬇️ www.ism.org/advice/music...

Today Anna Sabine MP urged Government to reinstate the music teacher training bursary, to tackle the shortage in music teachers across the country. Watch the question and the minister's response below 👇

We're hiring! 🚨 We're looking for a highly experienced Administrator and Secretary to work alongside our Chief Executive. Does this sound like you or someone you know? Apply today ⬇️ www.ism.org/about/vacanc...

It's taken years of campaigning to get Government to ban NDAs. Now it's time to ensure the ban protects everyone in music. Let's stop victims of harassment from being silenced - Use the ISM's guidance to respond to Government's consultation ⬇️ www.ism.org/news/non-dis...

Brave New World? has opened people's eyes to the existential threat of GenAI. Our entire creative industries are at risk. We must act now. Read the report and ask your MP to stand up for creators. Take action today ⬇️ www.ism.org/brave-new-wo...

It's time for the 2026 World Cup! 🏆 To celebrate, the ISM staff team have picked their favourite tracks from every nation in the tournament ⚽️ Who're you backing? Listen to the full playlist here ⬇️ open.spotify.com/playlist/5MC...

This week, the House of Lords debated the attainment gap in music for disadvantaged pupils in state schools. @baronesskeeley.bsky.social asked what steps government are taking to ensure children from disadvantaged areas can access music tuition in their schools. Watch below ⬇️

The ISM is saddened by the passing of Dame Felicity Lott. A one of a kind soprano and champion of music, Dame Felicity supported so many of our campaigns over the years. We were honoured to present her with the Distinguished Musician Award (DMA) in 2014. A true icon who will be dearly missed.

Earlier this month Deezer reported that approximately 44% of daily uploads are now AI-generated tracks - around 75,000 tracks a day Musicians' work is being stolen on an enormous scale and we need government to act now Write to your MP and demand action: justiceforcreators.eaction.org.uk/MP

It was brilliant to be at Westminster Insight's 'UK Arts and Creative Industries Conference' yesterday During her speech, ISM CEO Deborah Annetts discussed the shocking findings of our Brave New World? report, and warned that without proper protection 'we will end up with no creators'

At #CreativeIndustriesWM our CEO @dannetts.bsky.social is speaking about the existential threat generative AI poses to creators and the creative industries. Follow along for the key points and check out our recent report Brave New World? ism.org/brave-new-wo...

We’re now hearing from Baroness Margaret Hodge, lead author of the Independent Review of Arts Council England. She talks about the importance of funding, and tactic of being innovative in funding asks in her review. Encourages the government to look at tax relief. #CreativeIndustriesWM

Today, we’re at Westminster Insight’s UK Creative and Creative Industries Conference. Culture, Media and Sport Committee Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage MP kicks us off, and says we're 'worse than back to square one' on AI and Copyright.

Last week our Chief Exec @dannetts.bsky.social explained how ISM members' experiences with GenAI kickstarted Brave New World? and shared the impact its had since it was launched in January . Read the report and write to your MP - we need #JusticeForCreators: www.ism.org/brave-new-wo...

MUSIC EDUCATORS 🚨 There's only a few days left to respond to Government's consultation on Progress 8. Your voice is crucial in ensuring that music education returns to the heart of our schools. Use our guide to help you respond today ⬇️ www.ism.org/news/guidanc...

Tomorrow ISM Chief Executive @dannetts.bsky.social will be speaking at VUE Leicester Square for The Future of Advertising, discussing the findings of the groundbreaking Brave New World? report. Don't miss it, last tickets available here: www.tickettailor.com/events/apa2/...

Calling all instrumental and vocal teachers 🚨 There's only a few days left to take our 2026 Teachers' Fees Survey! Don't miss out on contributing to this valuable tool. Take the survey today ⬇️ www.ism.org/ism-teachers...

This Thursday, @dannetts.bsky.social will be speaking at the APA's event ‘The Future of Advertising’, discussing the findings of Brave New World? and why government must act now to protect UK creators from Big Tech exploitation. Tickets available here: tickettailor.com/events/apa2/...