Organisations



ACCESS TO MUSIC
309 Central Park Ind Est, Petherton Rd, Hengrove, Bristol, tel/fax: 01275 891847, email: atm.bristol@accesstomusic.co.uk, web: www.atmbristol.co.uk, www.accesstomusic.co.uk • Access to Music, ‘Bristol’s Biggest Music College’, is the UK’s leading provider of popular music education, training and consultancy, with over a decade of experience providing music training to thousands of musicians across the country. It provides vocation-related services inspired by direct involvement in the music industry. Most of ATM’s 250 employees are musicians still actively working in music. ATM has a real presence in the music industry through close contacts with manufacturers, promoters/venues, music media, retailers, music companies and organisations. Full and part-time courses, which are Government subsidised and QCA approved: Creative Music Producer (Music Technology), Performing Musician, Jazz Musician, Vocal Artist & Music Educator. For information on full-time courses visit the website or call free 0800 821 842. For information on part-time courses contact ATM Studios in Bristol direct and ask for John. See also Tuition & Courses, Studios & Recording Services, Rehearsal Space and PA Hire.

THE BASEMENT STUDIO
32 Bond St, Bristol (office and recording studios), The Unicorns, Colston Hall, Bristol (sessions), tel: 0117 934 9013, email: info@basementstudio.co.uk, web: www.basementstudio.co.uk, www.myspace.com/basement_studio • The Basement is a Bristol-wide youth work and music charity for 13-19 year olds, targeting those who find access to music resources, equipment and support tricky - a place Roni Size called ‘school’. Offers free live music, music tech, vocal and DJ/MCing with experienced music tutors and gear via twice-weekly sessions, plus free music tech or radio courses starting at basic level, using a wide range of music production software. Can record music demos and help with performance skills, and also run a range of outreach and special projects, from young people’s stages at festivals to creating film soundtracks and jam sessions. Work in partnership with other organisations, including Bristol City Council Youth and Arts services. See also Studios & Recording Services and Rehearsal Space.

BRISTOL MUSIC FOUNDATION
Unit 4.3, The Paintworks, Bath Rd, Bristol, tel: 0117 958 8849, email: info@bristolmusicfoundation.com, web: www.bristolmusicfoundation.com • The BMF was established in July 2005 as a not-for-profit limited company with a board of 11 directors - all music industry professionals living and/or working in Bristol. It’s dedicated to identifying areas of need within the Bristol and South West music industry, and providing education and advice on all aspects of the music industry to individuals and organisations via seminars, forums, mentoring schemes etc. Its long-term aims are to encourage economic development within the Bristol music industry and promote/assist in the export of music from Bristol and the South West to other regions and countries, establishing solid links with the national and international music industry. Their latest partnership sees a link-up with Brighton festival The Great Escape in May.

CEED MULTIMEDIA CENTRE
Ujima House, 97-107 Wilder St, St Pauls, Bristol, tel: 0117 942 9555, email: ujimamedia@ceed.co.uk, web: www.ceedmedia.com • Various helpful courses available here, including film making, web design, music technology, video editing and radio production, with the added advantage of all the equipment you need on site.

KAYTO SOUND
33 Westbourne Crescent, Clevedon, tel: 01275 879200, web: www.kaytosound.com • Kayto Sound is a musical workshop provider primarily for young people, with an array of contemporary music and artistic workshops to various organisations and individuals across the UK. Kayto also provides ‘Hi-Tech’ music workshops. Risk assessments, evaluations and certification are all part of the service. Specialist tutors experienced in working with young people of all backgrounds.

MULTIVERSE MUSIC
Lower ground floor, 17 Whiteladies Rd, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1PB, tel: 0117 968 2865, email: info@multiverse-music.com • Record labels, music publishing, sound design and composition, studio facility.

MUSIC PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION
6th Floor, British Music House, 26 Berners St, London, tel: 020 7580 0126, fax: 020 7637 3929, email: info@mpaonline.org.uk, web: www.mpaonline.org.uk • The UK trade organisation that represents music publishers.

MUSICIANS’ UNION
199 Newport Rd, Cardiff, tel: 029 2045 6585, fax: 029 2045 1980, email: cardiff@musiciansunion.org.uk web: www.musiciansunion.org.uk • The Musicians’ Union represents over 30,000 musicians working in all sectors of the music business. As well as negotiating on behalf of members with all the major employers in the industry, they offer a range of services for professional and student musicians of all ages.

MWM CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS & BUSINESS ADVISERS
11 Great George St, Bristol, tel: 0117 929 2393, email: office@mwmuk.com • Headed by Craig Williams, who is chairman of the Institute Of Chartered Accountants Entertainment And Media Special Interest Group and also a retained consultant to the national Musicians’ Union on international tax relating to touring artists. An exhaustive array of specialist services includes tour accounting, business management, financial planning, contract negotiation, royalty audit, UK and international tax advice/planning, litigation support, plus the usual standard book-keeping, VAT, accounts preparation and company audits. Initial consultations are free of charge.

PRS FOR MUSIC
Copyright House, 29-33 Berners St, London, tel: 0207 580 5544, fax: 0207 306 4455, web: www.prsformusic.com • One-stop incarnation bringing together the Performing Rights Society (PRS) and Mechanical Copyright Protection Society (MCPS). PRS For Music collects and distributes licence fees due to writers and publishers of music for the public performance and broadcast of their works, as well as royalties owed to songwriters, composers and music publishers from the recording of their copyright musical works.

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