Making Music are hosting a free Information and Advice event for anyone connected with voluntary music making in the Isle of Man, on Saturday 20 June 2015, 10.00 – 16.30 at the Erin Arts Centre, Port Erin. The event will provide an opportunity for amateur musicians from across the island to come together, talk about and ask questions about the topics that concern them most.

Making Music is here to help with all aspects of running a music group on a voluntary basis – be it marketing, social media, writing funding applications, recruitment, or any other issue that may arise. Through this event, we aim to share some of our experience and advice with musicians in the Isle of Man, for them to share their own experiences and advice with each other, and to provide an opportunity for them to network with other musicians and organisations across the island.

The event will be facilitated by Sharon Moloney, Making Music’s Area Manager for England, Northern Ireland and the Crown Dependencies, who has a wealth of experience as an amateur musician and committee member.

Participants at similar events across the UK have said the following:

‘I was impressed with the way MM brought together representatives from different musical endeavors and from across a wide area to share in the occasion.’

‘I welcomed the chance to share concerns and views with other groups.’

‘I have been inspired to think in more detail about our marketing, particularly in relation to use of social media.’

‘It was useful to gain information from the experienced and knowledgable Making Music speaker.'

‘Thanks for hosting the event, it was really interesting and thought-provoking.’