Partners & Supporters
PRS Foundation invests in the future of music by supporting talent development and new music across the UK; enabling songwriters and composers of all backgrounds to realise their potential and reach audiences across the world. They are the UK’s leading charitable funder of new music and talent development.
PPL exists to help ensure that those who invest their time, talent and money to make recorded music are fairly paid for their work. As the UK’s music licensing company for more than 140,000 performers and recording rightsholders, they license recorded music when it is played in public or broadcast on the radio or TV in the UK and then distribute the fees to the performers and recording rightsholders we represent.
Ableton was founded in 1999 and released the first version of Live in 2001. Their products are used by a community of dedicated musicians, sound designers, and artists from across the world.
Music Minds Matter understands the unique pressures a life in music can create. They're here to put positive mental wellbeing centre stage in music, offering everyone working in the industry the right tools and support at the right time to stay mentally well. Music Minds Matter connects the UK music community through online peer support sessions, offers 24/7 confidential helpline for when times are tough, and provides resources and online sessions to equip you with tools to help your wellbeing.
Flare Audio ships to over 186 countries and the Flare family is spreading across the globe. They've gone from a small renegade gang of three working from a garage in a garden to a team of 20 in their warehouse and offices on the South coast.
For decades, Neumann has been regarded worldwide as the standard-setting, leading manufacturer of studio microphones. Many products from the company’s history are considered milestones in professional audio technology. It is no coincidence that recording studios tend to place Neumann gear at the top of their equipment lists, as it is considered a sure sign of highly professional working methods.
The national development agency for creativity and culture. They have set out our strategic vision in Let’s Create that by 2030 they want England to be a country in which the creativity of each of them is valued and given the chance to flourish and where everyone of them has access to a remarkable range of high quality cultural experiences. They invest public money from Government and The National Lottery to help support the sector and to deliver this vision.
Raw Material Music and Media is a creative nucleus for the communities of South London. Our purpose-built 3-storey building boasts 2 recording studios, a computer suite, DJ and music, and video production software and hardware, and a live room for performance, workshops, and ensemble work.
PEAK Music provides Female and gender minority songwriters, producers and artists, with the tools and expertise to expand their creativity and enhance their skills and visibility.
Supported by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union, Keychange is a global network and movement working towards a total restructure of the music industry in reaching full gender equality.
BMG is an integrated music publishing and recordings business and the world’s fourth-largest international music company. BMG’s distinctive pitch is a relentless focus on global service to its artist and songwriter clients, combining creative insight and support with the best in technology and analytics. BMG’s 20 offices across 13 core music markets represent over three million songs and recordings, including many of the most renowned and successful catalogs in popular music history. BMG is owned by international media, services and education company Bertelsmann, whose other content businesses include the entertainment company RTL Group and the trade book publisher Penguin Random House. With its integrated technology platform, artist-friendly culture, and commitment to help artists maximize their income, BMG aims to be the best company in music to do business with.
Musicians' Union is the UK trade union for all musicians representing over 32,000 musicians across the UK working in all sectors of the music business. As well as negotiating on behalf of members with all the major employers in the industry, they offer a range of support services for musicians.
Our vision at Why Not Her? is a world where everyone is treated equally and where nobody is left behind or out of the picture. We want to continue to help shift the cultural dials in the right direction.
ICMP, based in London, has been developing and delivering music education and training to students of contemporary music for over 35 years, longer than any other UK school. Key to our philosophy is the understanding that every student is unique. We have always focused therefore on the needs and potential of individual students, ensuring that the music education we provide is tailored and personalised, giving you the best chance of success in the very competitive and challenging environment of the music industry.
BAPAM (the British Association for Performing Arts Medicine) is a specialist charity providing expert health support for musicians and all those who work or study in the performing arts. Focusing on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of physical and psychological performance-related health issues, BAPAM services include: Expert clinical assessment and consultation at free clinics around the UK and online. healthy practice workshops and resources grounded in research, evidence and best practice, the BAPAM Directory of performing arts specialist health care professionals. From tips for sustainable creativity, to expert clinical support with a health problem impacting your work in music, you can find out more at www.bapam.org.uk.
Help Musicians is an independent UK charity for professional musicians of all genres, from starting out through to retirement.
Find out how more about how Help Musicians can support your career, music, health and more on their website: www.helpmusicians.org.uk
Bullying & Harassment Helpline
Bullying or harassment can take many forms; you may be experiencing offensive, intimidating, malicious or insulting conduct, victimisation, or an abuse of power. Whether it happens face-to-face or online, and whether it’s a one-off incident or a pattern of behaviour, UK charity Help Musicians operates a free, confidential support line to help you.
The Bullying & Harassment helpline provides a safe space for you to be heard and gives you the opportunity to talk through your experiences with trained, non-judgemental advisors who will suggest next steps to help you find a resolution.
Call: 0800 088 2045
Music Minds Matter
Sometimes a career in music can feel overwhelming and it all gets too much. If you’re struggling to cope and need someone to talk to, Music Minds Matter is here.
Music Minds Matter is Help Musicians’ dedicated support line for mental health, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, open to anybody working in the UK music industry.
You can speak to them anytime; it doesn’t have to be about music, and it doesn’t have to be a crisis. Music Minds Matter is here to listen and support you through what you’re dealing with.
Call Music Minds Matter on 0808 802 8008
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