Industry Organisations |
Association of Independent Music (AIM)
 | AIM is a non-profit making trade body established in 1998 by UK independent record labels to represent the independent record sector across the UK in all genres. AIM has 700 members, all of whom are UK-based independent record labels or distributors.
http://www.musicindie.org
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British Music Rights
 | Members of British Music Rights are:
British Academy of Composers and Songwriters
Music Publishers Association
Performing Right Society
Mechanical-Copyright Protection Society
British Music Rights is 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), we provide a consensus voice promoting the interests of creators and publishers of music at all levels.
http://www.bmr.org
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British Phonographic Institute (BPI)
 | The BPI is a trade body working to protect and promote the UK record industry, representing hundreds of record labels - large and small.
http://www.bpi.co.uk
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Concert Promoters Association (CPA)
 | Represents the interests of concert promoters
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Creative Entrepreneurs Club
 | The Creative Entrepreneurs Club evolved in September 2001 and is
the network for the Creative Industries in Scotland. The club offers
a unique way for people in the Creative Industries to keep up to date
with the sector and the issues that affect it and provides a forum for
discussion and the cultivation of contacts.
The Creative Entrepreneurs Club is also a place for people within the
Creative Industries to meet colleagues from a variety of disciplines and so spark new business ideas.
The Club currently has over 800 members.
http://www.creativeentrepreneurs.com
stacey.hunter@thelighthouse.co.uk
phone: 0141 225 8424
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EUPHONIOS STREETTEAM - SCOTLAND
 | Euphonios promote signed and unsigned Scottish bands and artists all over the UK and other parts of the world. We are what is more commonly known as a street team. However we are the only street team who only promote Scottish bands and artists. We have a very large team who we will introduce to you and if they like the music they will go out and promote you in many different ways.
These could be:
1. Collecting email addresses, at gigs, for your mailing list.
2. Hand out flyers at your gigs as well as others.
3. Internet promotion (mass emailing and messageboard posts)
4. Festival promotion
5. We will send you regular updates letting you know of any opportunities e.g. venues needing bands, competitions etc.
6. Send demos to radio stations
7. Email radio djs to get your music played
8. We have many contacts that you can use including magazines who will do reviews etc.
A street team is a great way to increase a band's recognition to music industry professionals as well as potential fans.
Have a look at our website www.euphonios.co.uk for more info and get in touch to let me know your thoughts. If you would like to speak over the phone or meet up let me know and I will be in touch.
http://www.euphonios.co.uk
streetteam@euphonios.co.uk
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European Music Office
 | The European music sector benefits from a particularly rich diversity and is a very important sector in cultural, economic and social terms.
In order to promote the cultural diversity of the European music sector, the national and European public authorities are being asked to support this sector and to implement a specific support programme for music, as they do with other cultural industries, namely the film industry.
The main objective of such a programme is the development of the music activities and thereby a higher level of competitiveness on the international market for the music sector.
EMO supports the idea that there is a need to gather together all music industry actors so that they jointly propose sets of actions in line with the EU policy and fruitful to the whole chain of the music industry. This is the concept of the European Music Platform gathering the national promotion organisations in the EU Members States
http://www.musicineurope.net
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Falkirk Council
| Elaine Craig
Arts Development Officer (Music)
http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
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Generator North East
 | http://www.generator.org.uk
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Highlands & Islands Arts
| http://www.hi-arts.co.uk/
info@hi-arts.co.uk
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Highlands & Islands Labels (HAIL)
 | Running from the Shetland Islands in the north to the Mull of Kintyre in the south, the Highlands and Islands of Scotland includes some of the most remote and beautiful parts of Scotland. Successive generations of creative talent have ensured that the area’s impact on the world stage has been remarkable. Today a new wave of artists and innovators is carrying on their legacy.
The modern Highlands and islands have been shaped by a unique blend of cultures over the last 2,000 years. In the Northern Isles (Shetland and Orkney), the influence of Norse ancestors is still to be found in the arts and dialect, while the Gaelic culture is evident throughout much of the mainland and Western Isles. The eastern part of the region has many local traditions that have grown from the Scots language.
To this cultural mix add everything from MTV to digital downloads, and you have a wealth of music that ranges from the most traditional to the most contemporary, and which above all, is distinctive, exciting and alive.
HAIL (Highlands and Islands Labels) began life in 2000 as a trade group representing the record labels in the area, but has now grown to work with the breadth and depth of the local music industry: from working artists, record labels, promoters and distributors to those involved in training and developing new talent. Our aim is to see the growth of the industry in the Highlands and Islands, and help develop its international reputation.
The region has great talent and an excellent track record, and is looking for project partners and networking opportunities both at home and internationally.
If you would like to know more about HAIL, its work, or just to find out a bit more about the music in the Highlands and Islands, please get in touch.
http://www.hailmusic.com
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ico ico creative ltd
 | Mangement of New Deal for Musicians Scotland _self employment
Sound recording and music technology, internet design and self-employment for musicians for Scottish Enterprise Glasgow.
Web and graphix design
Member of AIM.Nemis Board
22 jamaica street
2nd floor
glasgow
g14qd
http://www.icoico.com
info@icoico.com
phone: +44 141 221 4171
fax: +44 141 221 4172
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Mapping the Music Industry In Scotland
 | The music industry in Scotland currently generates in the region of £106 million annually in sales of music and services. This figure can fluctuate greatly within any given year due to such things as release and concert schedules.
In addition, the public sector in the shape of the Scottish Arts Council, local authorities and the Scottish Enterprise Network contribute around £18.8 million to the music economy in Scotland.
The industry is made up of approximately 2 040 full time employees and 2 003 part time workers. Additionally, hundreds of workers are employed on a short-term basis for events such as festivals and large outdoor concerts.
Within Scotland there are personnel working in all the major sectors of the music industry, although several areas (notably distribution and management) are severely underrepresented.
The advent of devolution has changed the political oversight of the industry and offers a range of opportunities for future developments. One aspect of this has been an apparent new willingness to work across musical genres and across the public/private sector divide. This approach has the potential to be expanded more fully in relation to the other creative industries.
Scotland shares many of the challenges faced by music businesses across the developed world. These include those created by the internet and new technology, the consolidation of major companies in the recording, radio and live music industries, increased competition from large multinational companies and the decline in the number of artists being signed by the Òbig fiveÓ major labels.
While investment by the major labels in Scottish artists has declined, investment by international companies in the Scottish live music scene has increased. This is indicative of the fact that live music is one of the most successful sectors in the music industry in Scotland.
The retail sector is also buoyant, with Scottish consumers spending in the region of £330.9 million a year on musical instruments and live and recorded music. The amount spent on recorded music is proportionate to the UK expenditure, and although there is a worldwide trend away from the purchase of recorded music from traditional, independent shops to a combination of purchases from the internet and large multiple retailers, supermarkets and petrol stations, the success of Fopp shows that there are still market niches which retailers can exploit.
The amount spent on musical instruments and equipment (£21.75 million) suggests that there is still a healthy interest in music as both a career and a leisure activity in Scotland.
http://www.scottishmusicdirectory.com
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MCPS Scottish Office
 | The Mechanical-Copyright Protection Society (MCPS), established in 1924, is a not-for-profit organisation which currently represents over 17,000 composers, songwriters and music publishers .
The essential function of MCPS is to collect and distribute royalties. It acts on behalf of its members by negotiating agreements with those who wish to record and distribute product containing copyright musical works and collecting licence fees for this use. The money is subsequently distributed to its members as mechanical royalties.
http://www.mcps.co.uk
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Music from Ireland
 | WITH THE RECENT SUCCESSES OF DAMIEN RICE, THE THRILLS, SNOW PATROL, BELLX1, THE FRAMES AND GEMMA HAYES, IRELAND IS BEING REDISCOVERED BY THE INDUSTRY AND MUSIC FANS ALIKE.
http://www.musicfromireland.org
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Music Managers Forum
 | The Music Managers' Forum (Formerly the International Managers' Forum) was founded in 1992 and represents the interests of managers of popular music artists and record producers as well as providing training for its members to develop management skills and knowledge of the music industry.
http://www.ukmmf.net
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Music Producers Guild
| The Music Producers Guild promotes and represents all individuals in the music production and recording professions. It is a professional organisation that embodies collective and individual creative contributions to the production and recording of all genres of music and media related activities.
http://www.mpg.org.uk
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Music Publishers Association
 | Promoting and protecting the interests of music publishers
http://www.mpaonline.org.uk
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Musicians Union
 | Musicians’ Union, 11 Sandyford Place, Glasgow, G3 7NB
Tel: 0141 248 3723
Mob: 07791 614 727
Email: jen.hunter@musiciansunion.org.uk
www.musiciansunion.org.uk
Why join the Musicians Union?
Here are some of the benefits of becoming a member of the Musicians Union, from only £4.50 per month, you recieve the following at no extra cost:
Legal Services,
Contracts Advisory Sevices,
Instrument Insurance,
Public Liability Insurance,
Meaningful Careers Advice,
Meaningful Networking Opportunities,
Access to specialist advisors in Media, Teaching, Composing, Musical Theatre, Jazz, Session Working, Working Freelance and Traditional Music.
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Nemis Limited
 | 2nd Floor
22 Jamaica Street
Glasgow
http://www.nemis.org
alec@nemis.org
phone: 01412216660
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Nexus Digital Media Limited
 | Over the last six years or so we have been creating Digital Media content for many different sectors and professions, from corporate promotions to arts projects and live performance broadcasting.
We have worked to a large extent in the third sector with the Scottish Qualifications Authority, Scottish Engineering and Careers Scotland as well as within the music industry, primarily with our live music show Nexuslive at the Bongo Club in Edinburgh, but also with the Orchestra of Scottish Opera, The Dundee Doghouse, Circular Records, CaVa Studios, The Skinny magazine and many others.
Based in the heart of Edinburgh's new town
We have offices and studio space right in the heart of Edinburgh's new town which we share with video hosting and streaming specialists IFDNRG and web design company Launch Site.
Working in this environment gives us a distinct edge in the provision of web based video, animation and live broadcast facilities both in house and on location.
Nexus Digital Media Limited
127 Rose Street South Lane
Edinburgh EH2 4BB
Telephone +44(0)131 225 7470
Mobile +44(0)78 2892 8299
Registered Scottish company no: SC304523
http://www.nexusdigitalmedia.tv
studio@nexusdigitalmedia.tv
phone: +44(0)131 225 7470/+44(0)77 8740 3038
fax: 44 131 777 0314
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NIMIC - Northern Irish Music Industry Commission
 | The Northern Ireland Music Industry Commission website provides news and
information for the music industry in Northern Ireland. You can find out what we do, become a member of NIMIC or use our directory of useful contacts and businesses.
http://www.nimusic.com
phone: +(44) 28 9092 3488
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nuArts
 | nuArts are a creative, versatile production house who can cater for all visual and promotional needs of bands, musicians and artists. Music videos, promos, EPKs, photography, cover design and artwork, website design/hosting, live coverage etc etc. all tailor-made for your needs and budget. Can be as experimental/arty as you like, or straightforward promo stuff.
http://www.nuarts.co.uk
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PAMRA
 | PAMRA is a non-profit making organisation , run by performers for performers. With over 17,000 members we are the largest performers’ collecting society in the UK. We represent all performers – featured and non-featured across all genres of music. We are committed to promoting performers’ rights and administering them as efficiently and effectively as possible, to ensure that all musicians and singers receive their maximum income from the UK and overseas.
http://www.pamra.org.uk
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Performing Rights Society Scotland (PRS)
 | Established in 1914, the Performing Right Society (PRS) is a non-profit making membership organisation of composers, songwriters, authors and publishers of music of all styles - including classical, pop, jazz and music for films, adverts and TV.
The essential function of PRS is to collect and distribute music royalties on behalf of its members. The Mechanical-Copyright Protection Society (MCPS), established in 1924, is a not-for-profit organisation which currently represents over 16,000 composers, songwriters and music publishers.
What does PRS do?
PRS is known as a ‘collecting society’ because its primary role is collecting royalties from music users in the UK who every day publicly perform, broadcast and include music in cable production services. PRS also collects royalties from around the world for its members through reciprocal agreements with collecting societies overseas.
PRS collects the royalties by issuing a licence to the music user (usually charged on an annual basis). In order to then make royalty payments to its members, PRS needs to know what music is being played. Major users, such as the BBC and large concert venues, give PRS detailed reports of the music they play. For many other venues including commercial discos, clubs and pubs, PRS sends researchers to obtain first hand information.
With an estimated 8 billion public performances in the UK every year it is not possible to track every one. To pay out these royalties, statistical methods are used based on actual performance information.
PRS is a non-profit making organisation. Having recovered its running costs it pays all the remaining money collected to the members identified, both UK and overseas.
http://www.prs.co.uk
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Phongraphic Performance Limited (PPL)
| UK collecting society licensing broadcast and public performance of sound recordings
http://www.ppluk.com
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Rock is Religion
 | Rockisreligion is a music tour and events managment company in the highlands of scotland
we provide band managment we tour bands from the smallest to the largest bands we host our own nights in downtown usa inverness and are starting some nights in the subway cowgate.
We welcome to hear from all bands whatever your needs may be from one of gigs tour support slots or managment.
http://www.rockisreligion.co.uk
sarah@rockisreligion.co.uk
phone: 01862894760
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Scotloads
 | At Scotloads you will find a great range of quality legal MP3 downloads and CDs of Scottish Independent Music. We cover all genres of music and all of our tracks can be previewed using our MP3 samples.
Artists sign up for free and receive 60% of sales. Once registered you can upload text, pictures and music to your account, post gig listings and promote your music to a worldwide audience!
http://www.scotloads.co.uk
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Scottish Cultural Enterprise
 | Scottish Cultural Enterprise manage the New Deal for Musicians mentoring programme, giving advice and practical help to unemployed people who are serious about forging a career in the music industry. Also a consultancy, SCE specialise in making connections between creative thinking people with problem-solving skills, and arts organisations.
Douglas Suite, Mercantile Chambers
53 Bothwell St
Glasgow G2 6TS
http://www.scottishculture.co.uk
info@scottishculture.co.uk
phone: 0141 248 5862
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Soular Power Suite
 | WELCOME TO THE SOULAR POWER SUITE...
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO GET YOU INTO
THE MUSIC INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT.
Professional Recording Studio
With a relaxed atmosphere
Specialising in the Production and Promotion
of Singers, Songwriters, Acoustic Acts, etc
Packages can be specifically tailored with:
Arrangement services prepare songs for radio
Production services capture your energy, to
Create finished mixes you feel confident with
Promotional services include: Photos, Videos,
Gigs, Tours, Publicity, Search Engines, iTunes
Design: Logo Website Myspace Biog Artwork
Years of experience in the Music Industry
Ongoing success getting clients airplay
Press, Radio, TV and Industry Contacts
PACKAGES AVAILABLE FROM £100
http://www.soularpower.com
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The Federation of Music Collectives
 | The Federation of Music Collectives (fmc) is the only independent information and advice organization for grass roots and emerging artists and the independent music sector in Ireland and is credited with raising the profile of the popular (rock, alternative, electronic and singer songwriters) music sector and the industry at local, national and international level. www.fmc-ireland.com. Fmc also co run the Hard Working Class Heroes Festival www.hwch.net Have released the Green Album and are building an online music room as part of the Cork2005 European City of Culture www.cork2005.ie
Strategic partners include The Arts Council, The IRMA Trust, international music development organizations, and many record and publishing companies, both national and international.
Contact:
Angela Dorgan
FMC
Space 28
North Lotts
Dublin 1
Ireland
http://www.fmc-ireland.com
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The Scottish Arts Council
| A comprehensive source of information on the arts in Scotland
* encourage increased interest and participation in the arts
* encourage high quality arts activities involving children and young people
give training and development opportunities for those working in the arts or who want to work in the arts
* help arts organisations increase attendance and sales by targeting new audiences.
http://www.scottisharts.org.uk
help.desk@scottisharts.org.uk
phone: +44 (0) 131 226 6051
fax: +44 (0) 131 225 9833
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the Welsh Music Foundation
 | http://www.welshmusicfoundation.com
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The Yard Live Music
 | Live music and bands, Dunfermline Fife.
Based in Rosyth, Dunfermline we cater for local and touring bands.
Access: Car Parking, Toilets, Local bus stop right outside front door, Public Bar, Foyer.
The venue has an 8m x 5m stage
Admiralty Road
Rosyth
Dunfermline
Fife
KY11 2BN
http://www.carlingyard.co.uk
info@carlingyard.co.uk
phone: 0844 99100 27
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TRONIC
 | TRONIC is dedicated to hosting live electronic music and giving electronic artists a platform to enable them to perform infront of eager electronica hungry punters. So far we have showcased artists from, not only Glasgow, but all over Britian and also far a field as Canada and even Japan. TRONIC highlights include Chtist, Vector Lovers, Boxcutter, Dextro, Cinephile and many more.
If you would like to play at TRONIC then contact us via Email or Myspace.
http://www.tronicglasgow.com
stolmie@hotmail.co.uk
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Video performance Limited (VPL)
 | VPL is the collecting society set up by the record industry in 1984 to grant licences to users of music videos, eg. broadcasters, programme-makers, video jukebox system suppliers.
Whoever owns the rights in a music video can become a member – membership is free – and the licence fee income we collect from users is paid out to our members (after deduction of admin costs).
We currently have approximately 900 members – from the major record companies to the smallest independents - and 50,000 music videos registered with us.
http://www.vpluk.com
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Whatever Crewing services
 | Providing experienced crew for all events from general crew to technitions we provide crew for The Glasgow Arches ,02 ,Ivory Blacks.Glasgow ,Motherwell Civic Centre,DG One Dunfries. The Cathouse Glasgow with good attidude and always happy to help all crew covered with public/employers liability insurance.
http://www.whatevercrew.com
info@whatevercrew.com
phone: Office:08458 335 428 Mob:07900 854 253
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