Resources
This page holds information and links to a number of useful resources for music in and around Bristol. Click on the blue links to go to the official website.
Other
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Arts Council England
The national development agency for the arts
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Association of Independent Music (AIM)
The Association of Independent Music is a non-profit-making trade organisation for independe…
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Barbary Solutions
Providing virtual assistance, personal concierge and business/marketing support to musicians.
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Brit Trust
music industry funded trust
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Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI)
collects license fees on behalf of songwriters, composers and music publishers and distribut…
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Music Managers Forum
Support network for professional artist managers
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Musicians' Union
Representing professional musicians
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The Official UK Charts Company
official music chart information
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The Unsigned Guide
the definitive guide for accessing the music industry
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UK Music
A new umbrella organisation representing the collective interests of the UK's commercial mus…
Live
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AIF
Association of Independent Festivals
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Attitude is Everything
improving deaf and disabled people's access to live music
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BASCA
British Association of Songwriters, Composers & Authors
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Bristol Open Mic
Open mic listings for the Bristol area
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Concert Promoters Association
representing the interests of concert promoters at a national level to the public and to oth…
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Making Music
supporting and representing volunteer musicians
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Somerset Event Planner
a practical online guide to help you plan your event, carnival or festival
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Teenage Rampage
South West tour for artists under 18
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The Gig
Live music and performance listings for Somerset
Education
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Access to Music - Bristol
The Bristol site for the UK's leading provider of popular music education.
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Creative Choices
the essential guide for creative careers
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Julie's Bicycle
not-for-profit company helping reduce the environmental impact of the music industry.
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Music Education Directory
Designed for all those considering a career in the music industry.
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Music Leader
Dedicated to supporting the development of Music Leaders in the UK
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Remix
Bristol's Youth Music ACtion Zone organisation
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Superact!
Music development organisation for Somerset
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Wired Records
not for profit organisation supporting young musicians in Gloucester
Online
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BMF myspace
the myspace for the Bristol Music Foundation
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Band Register
the worldwide band registration website
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Fair Play For Creators
online forum (set up by PRS) campaigning for fair online royalties
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GMF myspace
The myspace for the Gloucestershire Music Forum
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Record of the Day
Daily music industry news
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Venue Music Download
Free music downloads courtesy of Venue Magazine and the BMF
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efestivals
The UK's biggest festival site
Music Publishing
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AAIPT (Alliance Against IP Theft)
a website campaigning for better awareness about Intellectual Property and Piracy
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ASCAP
American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers
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MPA
The Music Publishers Association
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PRS for Music
making music fairly accesible.
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The British Academy of Composers & Songwriter.
celebrating achievement through such events as the Ivors, the Gold Badge Awards and the Brit…
Record Labels
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AIM
Association of Independent Music, representing indie record labels
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BPI
The representative voice of the UK recorded music business
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D-Style Records
Bristol based drum&bass and dubstep label.
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PPL Repertoire Database
formerly CatCo - the system for registering sound recording details
Broadcast Media
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Bristol Media
Network for media businesses in Bristol
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South West Screen
creative media industry support resource
Classical & Jazz
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Bristol Indian Classical Music Society
network for classical Indian music in the South West
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Bristol Jazz Society
Promoting and supporting jazz throughout the Bristol area.
Recording
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APRS
Association of Professional Recording Services - maintaining the highest standards in recording
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