ISM MUSIC JOURNAL MARCH/APRIL 2021 | ISM MEMBERS’ DAY
Building for the future The ISM’s annual conference, including our AGM and members’ open forum Saturday 24 April 2021, 10am-5pm
See page 31 for the official notice of the AGM and proxy voting form
On Saturday 24 April 2021 the ISM community will come together online for Building for the future, the ISM annual conference – a day of music, learning and discussion. As well as providing the latest news on the issues currently affecting musicians’ ability to work – such as the fallout from Brexit or the ongoing impact of COVID-19 restrictions on music-making across the country – the day will provide you with the knowledge and professional skills to help you face your future with confidence. With sessions featuring a range of industry experts, including members of the ISM staff team and fellow ISM members, we will spend the day discussing and learning from one another in order to understand better how the music sector can build for the future during a time of significant challenges. From ensuring music education is not further eroded in schools, to combatting the additional bureaucracy for musicians working in the EU, the external world is impacting every aspect of being a music professional. As always, the ISM is by your side to keep you informed and to help you navigate this ever-changing situation.
survey also includes details of rates charged for teaching online. With future job security being a priority, we will also hold a session to look at contracts, and the differences between being employed and self-employed. This will also feature guidance on how to go about recouping unpaid fees to ensure you can keep yourself safe from exploitation. The day will also involve plenty of music, plus an exclusive ‘In conversation’ session with an inspirational musician. As well as the formal business of the AGM, there will be opportunities to hear from ISM Chief Executive Deborah Annetts, and to put questions to our senior leadership team through the members’ open forum. For non-members, there will be a concurrent session about the benefits of joining the UK’s professional body for musicians. The event is free to attend and booking is now open. To register your place and find out more, please visit ism.org/future
We want as many music professionals to experience the event as possible. With that in mind, if you need Professional development will be at the conference’s any additional support in order to attend, whether core, and we will have sessions looking at how you can in relation to access requirements or because you succeed while working online; whether that’s finding are less confident using technology, please contact new work, understanding tech, or preparing pupils for the membership team on membership@ism.org online exams. or telephone 020 7221 3499, and we will be glad to We will also be sharing the results and findings from assist you. our annual teaching, examining, and accompanying Whether you’re joining us for the whole day or fees survey. As well as showing average rates for dropping in for a single session, we look forward to employed and self-employed teachers, this year’s seeing you there.
Fees Survey The ISM’s annual survey of rates for teaching, examining and accompanying will be launched at our annual conference. This time the survey will also include online rates.
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