SoundEMission training directory provides a list of CPD opportunities taking place in the East Midlands.
Making Tax Digital: What Musicians Need To Know
Independent Society of Musicians
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5th November 2025 - Online (Zoom)
As HMRC rolls out the next phase of Making Tax Digital (MTD), it’s essential for self-employed musicians and freelancers to understand how the changes will affect how to manage and submit tax information. This practical webinar, presented with Musicians’ Tax Advisor, will break down what MTD means, who it applies to, what tools are required, and how to stay compliant while keeping your finances in order.
Free
Business Skills for Musicians
Help Musicians
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Regular sessions - Online
Sometimes it’s difficult to know where to start, and that’s where our Business Skills workshops come in. These online sessions offer advice and guidance on a wide range of topics to help you manage the many different parts of being a musician with confidence. They are free to join, and led by experts who can give you the tools you need to build a sustainable career in music.​
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Free
Music & Drama Education Expo
12th and 13th February 2026​ - The Business Design Centre, London​
Music & Drama Education Expo is Europe's largest gathering of teaching professionals, all coming together over two days with the single purpose of improving arts education for all learners. Whether it's taking advantage of the free CPD-certified sessions, connecting with like-minded individuals or discovering the latest resources, MDEE is the place to be.
Register now via the link below.
Digital Culture Network
Arts Council England​
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Available anytime
DCN are here to develop and increase the digital skills and maturity of the creative and cultural sector in England. The Network is led by a team of specialist Tech Champions supporting individuals and organisations from the creative and cultural sector including museums and libraries.
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DCN offers free one-to-one digital support for any Organisation or Charity in the Arts and Culture sector who is eligible for Arts Council England funding.
​Find full details of all opportunities on the website
Digital Learning Centre for Creative Freelancers
The Federation of Entertainment Unions
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Available anytime
Equity, the Musicians' Union, The National Union of Journalists, BECTU and The Writers' Guild of Great Britain have joined forces to help freelance members develop the key business skills needed to support career progress.
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FEU Training provides training, information, advice, guidance and skills development opportunities to support your freelance career in the creative industries.
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Offering a wide range of free e-courses and webinars that are available anytime on their website.​
Co-Pilot: the Musicians' Mentoring Network
Help Musicians
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Available anytime
Supporting musicians with their development by pairing them with an experienced industry mentor.
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Navigating the creative, logistical, financial and emotional pressures that come with being a musician can make sustaining a career in the industry incredibly challenging.
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Co-Pilot helps musicians to take the next step in their careers by matching them with an experienced music professional, who can share their expertise to help talented creators focus, grow and thrive.