National Learn to Play day
What a Day! 80 locations, UK-wide, thousands of free lessons given and thousands of new musicians created! The second National Learn to Play Day last Saturday was a significantly bigger event than the inaugural one in 2012 and was a great example of our industry pulling together for mutual benefit.
... read moreMIRTAS - Music Instrument Retail Apprenticeship Scheme Update March 2013
Exciting New Music Industry Opportunities for 16-19 Year-Olds
... read moreJust Play
This is NAMM’s great new video. "Just Play". Hope you like it! youtube.com/nammorg
MIA Awards 2012
MIA honours the great and the good in the UK's musical instrument industry.
... read moreRetailer of the Month
Each month we are going to be featuring an MIA Retail shop. We are delighted this month to be featuring Absolute Music
... read moreNational Music Plan
MIA welcomes Government’s continuing commitment to music education.
Choosing a Quality Musical Instrument
Click here to read our 'Guide to Buying Quality Musical Instruments' PDF. Helpful advice for the musical student.
... read moreMIA Welcomes Government Support for Live Music
The Music Industries Association, trade association of the UK musical instrument industry, has welcomed the government’s support for the Live Music Bill.
... read moreForever Young? Why being a musician can slow effects of ageing.
Learning to play a musical instrument helps keep people young, according to a new study.
... read moreMIA paper on the importance of music education
Click here to read our PDF guide.
... read moreThe Power of Music
The Power of Music: its impact on the intellectual, social and personal development of children and young people. A PDF document by Susan Hallam, Institute of Education, University of London
... read moreAttitudes to Music in the UK - Research
MIA commissioned survey into the music making habits of the UK. Over 1,000 households were questioned over a number of weeks, to gain a powerful insight into the musical instrument marketplace and the attitudes and intentions of the general population towards music making.
... read moreSky News interview on Weekend Warriors
To find a Music Teacher
Find a range of websites that provide details of music teachers throughout the uk. Please check with the individual providers regarding the vetting of the teachers (eg CRB checks).
... read moreFor a copy of the Best of British at NAMM Click Here
For a copy of the Best of British at NAMM Click Here
