Associated Bodies
UK Music's associated bodies include:
PRS Foundation (PRSF) are the
They stimulate and support the creation and performance of new music throughout the
The BRIT Trust is the charitable arm of the British Record Industry and derives a large part of its income from the profits of the BRIT Awards. Other sources of income are from The Classical BRIT Awards and The Music Industry Trusts’ Dinner. Since its inception in 1989, the Trust has distributed over £14m. The principal beneficiaries are The BRIT School for the Performing Arts based in Croydon, a
The WMF exists "to assist in the development of the music industry in
The WMF provides an information service capable of handling enquiries from Welsh music SMEs and start-ups. This also includes signposting to other relevant public sector or appropriate organisations. Our information service is supported by the production of the annual WMF Directory of Welsh music businesses.
Creative
They invest in talented people and exciting ideas and develop the creative industries - championing everything that’s good about Scottish creativity.
Based in
Originally starting out to serve the needs of the North East and
Generator currently produces robust programmes in the areas of music business development in a regional context, musician support (including the development of commercial viability of artists). Live music (most significantly in supporting promoters) and in supporting and representing the music development sector.
The Bristol Music Foundation (BMF) is run by music industry professionals in
The BMF represents the music sector in the South West on local and regional cultural consortiums, including with the media and design sectors, and on cultural strategy and planning groups including the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad Task & Finish Group and
The BMF connects with local, national and international music industry and government agencies, organisations, festivals and events to improve opportunities for musicians and music businesses across the South West.
Urban Development is the one-stop organisation for
Music4Good has come a long way since its inception in late 2006. Music4Good's inception started life as a smaller scale project based in Lewisham. Live Recordings, a working record label designed to teach transferable skills in marketing, promotion and office management. Early 2009 saw Music4Good expand its partner employers to include Universal, PRS for Music, PPL and BPI, iTunes, Independiente and The Media Spot, placing 14 apprentices' on six-month placements.
September 2009 saw them launch the 5th phase of apprenticeships, welcoming Beggars and EMI to the partnerships. This enabled them to provide 17 apprenticeship placements. Music4Good also partnered with City of Westminster College to administrate our apprenticeships, helping us access government funding via LSC and offering the National Award in Music Business at Level 3.
Small Green Shoots is an innovative music based consultancy that develop and deliver high profile music projects for creative’s, corporate’s and community.
An original and recognised resource for music organisations and artists alike, we provide facilitation and project management services with a real passion for the people we work with.
Led by well regarded project manager, Natalie Wade, and with over a decade of experience in the music business and consultancy from various areas of the arts world, Small Green Shoots invests its expertise in high quality UK based artists and organisations.
Music Ally is the leading digital music business information and strategy company. Music Ally, has been providing publications, consulting, research, events and training to the music and technology industries since 2001.
Music Ally’s executives come from a genuine music business background, from the sharp end of the major label recording and publishing worlds through to digital business strategy, licensing and retail.
Music Ally’s publishing division provides a daily news feed compiled each morning in the
MusicTank is one of
As music business becomes more competitive and barriers to entry continue to lower through the democratising impact of technological development, there is a need for thorough, cutting edge professional expertise. The University's commercial and intellectual neutrality is a critical factor in the creation and sustainability of a 'knowledge network' that encourages adoption of best practice, circulation of innovative ideas, new collaborations and evolution of creative ventures into professional success.
The Music Industries Association is a
The British Copyright Council is an umbrella organisation providing a forum for the discussion of copyright matters. It is a liaison committee and pressure group for change in copyright law at
The BCC represents those who create, hold interests in or manage rights in literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works, films, sound recordings, broadcasts and other material in which there are rights of copyright or related rights; and those who perform such works.
Members of the BCC include professional associations, industry bodies, trade unions and collecting societies representing hundreds of thousands of authors, creators, performers, publishers and producers. These right holders include many sole traders, freelancers and smaller businesses as well as larger corporations.
The BCC was founded in 1965 and incorporated in 2007 as a not for profit company limited by guarantee.
British Literary and Artistic Copyright Association (blaca)
Blaca is the
It holds regular short seminars on current issues, normally on the second Thursday of alternate months (subject to speakers' availability) at the offices of Berwin Leighton Paisner.
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
The Department is responsible for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games and to help drive the Digital Economy. Their aim is to improve the quality of life for all through cultural and sporting activities, to support the pursuit of excellence and to champion the tourism, creative and leisure industries.
Creative & Cultural Skills is the Sector Skills Council for Craft, Cultural Heritage, Design, Literature, Music, Performing, and Visual Arts. They work to bridge the gap between industry, education and the government, to give employers a real influence over education and skills in the
Founded in May 2004, Creative & Cultural Skills was granted its licence to operate by the Sector Skills Development Agency on 1st June, 2005.
Creative Choices is dedicated to helping you develop your career in the creative and cultural industries.They can provide information, advice and resources to help you build skills, find new opportunities, or get a better idea about a particular job or career path. Creatice Choices is part of the remit of Creative and Cultural Skills.
The Arts Council's role as a development agency is just as crucial as its role as a fundArts Council England works to get great art to everyone by championing, developing and investing in artistic experiences that enrich people's lives. It supports a range of artistic activities from theatre to music, literature to dance, photography to digital art, and carnival to crafts.
The
UKTI – UK Trade and Investment
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) works with UK-based businesses to ensure their success in international markets, and encourage the best overseas companies to look to the
UKTI has a customer commitment to helping its
UKTI have a co-ordination role across government to establish a more systematic approach to relationships with companies which are the most economically significant investors and exporters.
