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useful links ::associations::
the following links comprise a comprehensive selection of important music associations. For more links to important and useful websites use the Quick Links drop-down menu above and select Links.
Association of Independent Music
Association of Independent Music
AIM is a trade body. We negotiate with the biggest players in the industry and government. We help companies of all shapes and sizes that are faced with a variety of problems on a daily basis. We collect and disseminate information. We tell the world about the British independents.
The Association of Professional Recording Services
The Association of Professional Recording Services
The APRS promotes the highest standards of professionalism and quality within the audio industry. Its primary aim is to develop and maintain excellence at all levels within the audio industry of the United Kingdom
British Association of Record Dealers
British Association of Record Dealers
The British Association of Record Dealers is a UK trade organisation formed specifically to act as a forum for the retail and wholesale sectors of the music (and related products) industry.
British Music Rights
British Music Rights
An umbrella organisation which represents the interests of composers, songwriters and music publishers. Formed in 1996 by the British Academy of Composers & Songwriters, the Music Publishers Association (MPA), the Mechanical-Copyright Protection Society (MCPS) and the Performing Right Society (PRS).
British Phonographic Industry
British Phonographic Industry
The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) has been representing the interests of British record companies for over a quarter of a century since being formally incorporated in 1973 when its principal aim was to fight the growing problem of music piracy.
International Federation of the Phonographic Industry
International Federation of the Phonographic Industry
An organisation representing the international recording industry. It comprises a membership of 1400 record producers and distributors in 76 countries. It also has national groups in 46 countries.
Mechanical-Copyright Protection Society
Mechanical-Copyright Protection Society
MCPS collects and distributes "mechanical" royalties to its composer and music publisher members. These are generated from the recording of music onto many different formats.
Musicians Union
Musicians Union
The M.U. was founded over 100 years ago in 1893, and has a proud history of service to musicians of all types.
Offers the musician a better service and a democratic organisation.
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