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Make Music Day Goes Digital

Make Music Day is an annual set of music events that takes place around the world on the longest day of the year – 21 June. This year participants are being encouraged to host and engage with events online.

Published: 29 April 2020 | 12:00 AM Updated: 28 April 2021 | 4:30 PM
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Make Music Day encourages musicians to use the abundance of technology freely available to share the joy of music with the digital community. Photo credit: Make Music Day

Traditionally the event is about bringing music into public spaces for the community to enjoy. This year, with the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and social gatherings, Make Music Day want you to take performances online and to use the abundance of technology freely available to share the joy of music with the digital community.

You can organise or attend an event with thousands of other music lovers around the world in 125 countries. Whether you’re a seasoned musician, an enthusiastic novice, or someone who simply enjoys dabbling with an instrument, it’s an open invitation to all to make and share music on one day.

To join in with your own live stream events on the day sign up on Make Music Day’s website. If you have any questions please email info@makemusicday.co.uk

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