ARTIST ESSENTIALS
Useful Music Websites
Check out this list of music websites with some great information on all areas of music, from funding to development to unions and more.
Urban Development – support with progression for young & upcoming urban artists
PRS for music foundation – funding opportunities for musicians
Association for Electronic Music – general info for those who create electronic music
Attitude is Everything – for deaf and disabled people to improve access to live music
The Musicians Union – musicians union
Bigga Fish – music industry targeted at young people 14-25
Association of Independent Music (AIM) – independent music industry trade body
British Association of Songwriters, Composers and Authors (BASCA) – awards, opportunities and professional development
Help Musicians UK – development schemes and funding support for musicians
Future Bubblers – aimed at discovering new talent
Incorporated Society for Musicians – musicians union
Music Managers Forum (MMF) – representing music managers and facilitating training
Music Producers Guild (MPG) – representation and support for producers and engineers
UK Music – representing the UK’s commercial music industry
The Unsigned Guide – guidance and information for unsigned musicians
PRS for Music – facilitates the collection and distribution of music royalties
PPL – facilitates licensing for music and distribution of licence fees
Sound and Music – support, funding and toolkits for emerging composers
Sound Connections – providing music opportunities for young people
Red Bull Music Academy – opportunities for musicians aged 18+
Small Green Shoots – guidance with creative projects