From the Vice-Chairman    20.03.2020

Concert artists such as Rochdale Music Society engages for its events are usually self-employed  musicians, who rely for their income on the fees they receive for their performances. 

The members of the Society's Committee are conscious of this fact, and of the consequences to the artists of having their engagements cancelled, viz lack of income. 

At the same time, the Society has its commitments to its Patrons, to the subscribing members of its audiences and to the other agencies and individuals involved in promoting concerts - piano tuners, for example. 

So many people are being caught up at this moment in a situation full of negative knock-on effects!  I would like to assure you that the Committee is seeking to deal properly with their responsibilities.

A further announcement about things will be made very soon. Meanwhile, I wish you enjoyable listening to music at home as we look forward to more live music-making as soon as possible..

                                  You might like to read these pages; 

                         https://www.ism.org/advice/coronavirus-stay-informed

Graham Marshall