The Independent Society of Musicians (ISM) is taking a proactive step in exploring the impact of generative AI on music, and they want to hear from you. They are running a short, completely anonymous online survey designed to gauge how AI is reshaping the landscape across the music industry. Musicians, educators, composers and other music professionals throughout NI and beyond are encouraged to share their experiences and views on this emerging technology.

The survey aims to capture how generative AI is influencing everyday work practices and creative processes, as well as to understand what support and protections might be necessary to ensure the continued well-being of artists. Whether you are a performer, a composer or involved in music education, your perspective is invaluable. You do not have to be an ISM member to participate, and the survey is open to all, providing a unique opportunity to voice concerns and contribute to a broader understanding of AI’s role in music.

This initiative is a critical element of the ISM’s ongoing work to gather evidence on how the rapid evolution of generative AI is affecting musicians’ careers and livelihoods in the UK. By sharing your experiences, you can help shape future policies that will safeguard musicians’ rights and ensure fair practices in this rapidly changing technological landscape. The information gathered through this survey will be used confidentially to support campaigns for music education and musicians’ rights, an endeavour that the ISM continues to champion with tireless dedication.

For anyone involved in music, this is an invitation not only to take part but also to help spread the word among your networks. Your engagement is key to building a comprehensive picture of how AI is impacting the musical community and ensuring that the necessary protections are put in place for future generations of musicians.

To share your experience, please visit here and take the survey. Your voice truly matters in shaping a supportive and fair future for all music professionals.