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Make Music Day Plan Series of Online Meetups

The organisers of the annual, world-wide celebration of music, “Make Music Day,” are hosting a selection of online meetings across the UK to prepare for the next big event.

Published: 22 January 2021 | 2:24 PM Updated: 28 April 2021 | 4:32 PM
A band perform outside as part of Make Music Day last year.
Make Music Day is a grassroots movement that brings people and spaces together in a celebration of music on 21 June every year. Photo credit: Shutterstock

Members interested in finding out more about what Make Music Day is, and how they can get involved, should find the different Make Music Day online meetups set out below useful.

South East Meet-Up

Thursday 28 January, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm.

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North East Meet-Up

Wednesday 3 February, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

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West Midlands Meet-Up

Wednesday 10 February, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

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South West Meet-Up

Wednesday 17 February, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

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North West Meet-Up

Wednesday 24 February, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

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Wales

Thursday 4 March, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

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