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insight into training, commissioning and funding, and creative development of best
practice – all of which are fundamental to rebuilding following the pandemic.

Project leader Professor John Sloboda said, ‘This is a uniquely challenging time for
musicians all over the world. We really want to hear and amplify the voices of
working musicians, mostly freelance, whose skills and energies make this delicate
and often challenging work flourish. Socially engaged arts work is an increasingly
prominent part of the cultural landscape. Distilling and sharing the insights of those
who practice is a vital part of ensuring its future flourishing.’

Participants must be aged 18 or over to take part. The online survey takes around 30
minutes to complete, but no questions are mandatory. Musicians based in the
following countries who wish to contribute to the research should visit:

UK: www.gsmd.ac.uk/socialimpactcall
Belgium: www.gsmd.ac.uk/socialimpactcall-BE
Colombia: www.gsmd.ac.uk/socialimpactcall-CO
Finland: www.gsmd.ac.uk/socialimpactcall-FI

www.gsmd.ac.uk