PARTNERS
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Creative Scotland
Creative Scotland is the public body that supports the arts, screen and creative industries across all parts of Scotland on behalf of everyone who lives, works or visits here.They enable people and organisations to work in and experience the arts, screen and creative industries in Scotland by helping others to develop great ideas and bring them to life. They distribute funding from the Scottish Government and The National Lottery.
PRS Foundation
PRS Foundation fund new music and talent development across all genres. They invest 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.
Music Venue Trust
Music Venue Trust is a UK registered charity which acts to protect, secure and improve Grassroots Music Venues. It works to gain recognition of the essential role these venues fulfil, not only for artist development but also for the cultural and music industries, the economy and local communities. MVT aim to preserve and improve venues, making them more efficient and improving the experience for performers and audiences. Long-term plans to acquire the freeholds of as many of these vital venues as possible.
PPL
PPL licenses recorded music in the UK when it is played in public or broadcast and ensures that revenue flows back to our members. These include independent and major record companies, together with performers ranging from emerging musicians to globally renowned artists. In 2020 we collected £225.7 million while also distributing money to over 135,000 performers and recording rightsholders.
LIVE TRUST
Ticketmaster New Music is a campaign which introduces fans to the hottest emerging talent via exclusive artist features and showcase performances. Check out our latest tips at ticketmaster.co.uk/new-music.
EmuBands
EmuBands provides a simple but powerful digital music distribution service for artists, and record labels, to sell music online through the world's major digital music services. In a non-exclusive deal, artists and labels earn 100% of the royalties generated from sales/streams, and maintain full ownership and control of their rights, and with a simple one-off pricing model, there are no annual fees.
RIGHTSBRIDGE
Rightsbridge was founded by music industry veterans Jamie Gilmour and Ally Gray, who saw talented artists struggling with the complexities of copyright and royalty management. Drawing from their experience in artist management and distribution, they recognised that many creators were losing out on revenue simply because professional rights management was too expensive and complicated to navigate. Grounded in the ethos of making copyright and royalty management more accessible – both financially and through knowledge sharing – they built Rightsbridge as a platform that democratises these essential tools, allowing artists to focus on their music while we handle the admin complexities.
Edinburgh College
Scotland's Capital College and providing high-quality education and training to people and businesses across the region and beyond. The college welcomes students from over 139 countries worldwide, who choose from over 700 courses across 25 different subject areas with full-time, part-time, evening and distance-learning options available from access to degree level.
Scottish Music Industry Association
The Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) was set up in 2008 to foster, promote and serve the best interests of Scotland’s music industry. Their membership encompasses individuals and organisations working across all sectors of Scotland’s music industry, including promoters, record labels, studios, artist managers, distributors and more. The SMIA delivers the SAY (Scottish Album of the Year) Award, Scotland’s national music prize, lobby government on behalf of its members, and offer informal support, such as by doing introductions to new contacts and companies.
BRITISH COUNCIL
The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, aiming to build connections and trust between the UK and other countries. Founded in 1934 and operating in over 200 countries, it promotes English language learning, arts, and education, often acting as a bridge between cultures.
Québec Government Office in London
The Québec Government Office in London (DGQL) was opened in 1962. They represent the Québec government in the United Kingdom, Ireland and the Nordic Countries.
They are working to promote the interests of Québec towards Governments and institutions in the territories covered by DGQL. They support Québec businesses and culture to thrive and develop their activities.
HOWDEN INSURANCE
With more than 100 insurance products available, at over 100 branches across the country, our friendly branch teams are dedicated to finding you the right policy at the right price. From home insurance to horsebox, commercial cover to kit cars; we have access to a range of mainstream and niche insurers, who offer the full breadth of policies to cover your every specialist requirement.
Association of Independent music
AIM is the not-for-profit trade body exclusively representing the UK’s independent music sector, which makes up a quarter of the recorded music market. Now in its 20th year, AIM’s members range from the largest, most respected record labels and associated music businesses in the world to self-releasing artists and the next generation of entrepreneurs in music. AIM promotes and supports this exciting and diverse sector globally and provides a range of services, commercial opportunities and practical help to members, enabling them to innovate, grow and break into new markets.
M FOR montreal
M for Montreal is an essential catalyst for the Quebec and Canadian Music Industry, both for emerging artists and artists with a career outside Quebec. The event features a series of conferences that bring together local and international music industry professionals. It offers a rich musical programme of more than one hundred artists at its annual gathering in November, in Montreal.
FOCUS Wales
FOCUS Wales is an international showcase festival taking place in multiple venues across the city of Wrexham, North Wales. The festival places the music industry spotlight firmly on the emerging talent that Wales has to offer the world, alongside a selection of the best new acts from across the globe.
WAVES VIENNA
Think of Waves Vienna as a showcase for new music from Austria and beyond. A place to discover the next big thing when they’re still a relatively small thing. But the festival is also a voice for integration and understanding, as illustrated in the event’s main mottos, East meets West and Diversity
GLASGOW LIFE
Glasgow Life is a charitable organisation that manages culture and sport services on behalf of Glasgow City Council. It aims to improve mental and physical wellbeing by operating museums (including Kelvingrove), libraries, community venues, and major sports facilities like the Emirates Arena, serving both residents and tourists to promote a healthier, more active city.
BAPAM
BAPAM deliver expert health and wellbeing services for those working in the performing arts. The breadth of health challenges that may be encountered throughout performing arts careers can range from mental health, musculoskeletal, vocal health and hearing concerns, while common issues such as eyesight and dental health can cause specific problems when performing. BAPAM connects those working and studying in the performing arts with clinical specialists in these fields, and more.