Whatever type of music you're into, or whatever career you're after, there are organisations which can support and develop your talent.
Contacts - Organisations:
Essentials -
The British Phonographic Society (BPI)
Provides extensive information about working in the music industry.
Tel: 020 7851 4000
Website: www.bpi.co.uk
Email: general@bpi.co.uk
The Musicians Union
Essential advice about working in the music industry - everything from copyright to contracts.
Tel: 020 7582 5566
Website: www.musiciansunion.org.uk
E-mail: info@musiciansunion.org.uk
Band Names -
Make sure your band name remains your own. Start by checking out...
The Band Register
The UK's most comprehensive service for bands, groups, orchestras and artists to register and protect their names. The Band Register also offers free development advice.
Website: www.bandreg.com
Demos -
Getting your demo to the right A&R person is crucial. You can find out who's who in the A&R world through publications like Music Week Directory. You could also try...
BBC Oxford
Website: www.bbc.co.uk/oxford
BBC Devon
Website: www.bbc.co.uk/devon
The A&R Network
Accepts demos from unsigned talent. Members receive newsletters and CDs featuring new artists.
Website: www.netthebestmusic.com
E-mail: peter@A&Rnetwork.com (for single track mp3 attachments)
Songs -
If you're looking for advice about copyright, collaboration and publishing check these out...
The British Academy of Composers and Songwriters
Tel: 020 7636 2929
Website: www.britishacademy.com
E-mail: info@britishacademy.com
The Guild of International Songwriters and Composers (GISC)
Tel: 01736 763328
Website: www.songwriters-guild.co.uk
E-mail: songmag@aol.com
Courses -
Universities & Colleges Admission Service (UCAS)-
If you're interested in studying music, UCAS provides information for over 1300 courses.
Tel: 01242 227788
Website: www.ucas.com
E-mail: enq@ucas.ac.uk
Further info -
For information about music industry related pulications take a look at: Publications
