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AIM AIM (Association of Independent Music) is recognised as the legitimate voice of the British independent music industry, with 800+ members, from the smallest start-ups to the largest t respected independents in the world. AIM promotes this exciting and diverse sector globally, leveraging the sector’s power as a fifth major to enable its members to grow, grasp new opportunities and break into new markets. Highly respected for the effective and successful relationship with all our members, AIM was recently chosen by the London Development Agency to deliver its digital support programme to a large range of London businesses. AIM offers support to access international markets offering discounted registrations and business support at the following key trade events: MIDEM / SXSW / POPKOMM / WOMEX and by leading trade missions to the US and China. AIM works closely with UK Trade & Investment to deliver these programmes. AIM offers unrivalled advice, support, mentoring, information and resources to help your music business flourish. To find out more about how AIM can help your business visit our website. JUDITH GOVEY BPI The BPI represents the British record music industry; protecting, promoting, and supporting its member companies. Its membership comprises over 450 entertainment companies (including the major labels), manufacturers, distributors and hundreds of independent labels, representing over 90% of the UK's recorded music market. Founded in 1973, the BPI’s principal task was to act as a unified body protecting its members’ rights against infringement, theft & piracy. Its remit has since considerably expanded. Rights protection remains a priority with its own unique stand alone anti-piracy unit, and with sister company The BRIT Awards, and charity The BRIT Trust, the BPI now represents and promotes the UK recording industry to government, media and the wider public sector. The BPI provides its member labels with many important services too - such as extensive market research services and training seminars. International support is also available through trade fairs; Midem, Popkomm, SXSW, and its important trade missions to the US & Japan. DEBI BLACKGROVE |
MUSIC PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION The Music Publishers Association (MPA) has more than 200 members, both major and independent, representing over 3,000 associated and administered publishing companies covering all musical genres. The MPA provides its members - pop, classical, printed music, and library publishers – with a forum, a collective voice and a wide range of benefits, services and training courses. The MPA also runs an Induction Course as an introduction to the business of music publishing, open to all. The MPA exists to: safeguard and promote the interests of music publishers and the writers signed to them; represent these interests to Government, the music industry, the media and the public; promote an understanding of the value of music and the importance of copyright; and provide information and guidance to members of the public. SUE HANTSCH PPL PPL is the London-based music licensing company which licenses recorded music on behalf of 3,400 record companies and 38,000 performers in the UK. In addition, the company has 42 bilateral agreements with similar organisations around the world representing a further 3,400 record companies and 29,000 performers. PPL collects domestic and international revenues from UK television and radio, digital and online media as well as public performance income.All these revenues are distributed and paid to all record company and performer members. These include featured artists as well as session musicians, ranging from orchestral players to percussionists and to singers. PPL is a not-for-profit company. The costs of collecting, processing and distributing the licence fees are taken from the gross revenues that the company collects. There is no additional joining fee or administration charge. PPL’s other areas of operations include VPL, PPL Repertoire Database and PPL Video Store. JONATHAN MORRISH PRS FOUNDATION The PRS Foundation for New Music (PRSF) is the UK’s only independent funder dedicated to new music across all genres. We strive to make a real difference, helping music to grow for the benefit of everyone, with: |
ELEANOR WARD PRS FOR MUSIC We’re here for music. PRS for Music exists to ensure creators keep on creating. It‘s music that makes emotional connections with audiences, and it’s music that generates wealth for our members. As a member you’re part of a 60,000 strong community which includes some of the world’s best songwriters, composers and publishers. We’ll make sure you earn royalties when your music is performed, played or reproduced, so your creativity is always rewarded. We’re passionate believers in the principle of delivering a vital income to our members. And it’s only £10 to join. SARAH GARSIDE UKTI The originality and quality of British music makes it a major influence on global tastes and trends. Creative talents in all fields of the music business are drawn to the UK, attracted by its vibrant creative reputation, cultural diversity and sophisticated audiences. UK Trade & Investment is the Government organisation that helps UK- based companies succeed internationally and overseas companies bring high quality investment to the UK. We provide business and marketing-led support to individual sectors and companies and promote the UK's excellence in overseas markets. We provide expertise and contacts through our extensive network of specialists in the UK, and in British embassies and other diplomatic offices around the world. UK Trade & Investment's work with the UK music industry includes organising missions to key overseas markets such as the US, Japan and China, the UK's significant presence at important international trade events such as SXSW and Midem and one-to-one business support to help UK companies take advantage of these and other global opportunities. PIP McEVOY - Music Project Manager PHIL PATTERSON - |
