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 can claim to be not only the largest music college in Bristol but also the UK’s leading provider of musical higher education. Since its founding in 1992 it has developed a real presence in the music industry and vocationally trains students for careers on the stage or at the mixing desk, writing songs or teaching instruments. The courses are available full- or part-time, are government subsidised and QCA approved. See website for the full range of courses available. See also Tuition and Courses, Studios and Recording Services, Rehearsal Space and PA hire.

THE BASEMENT STUDIO
The Island, Silver St, Bristol, tel: 0117 934 9013, web: www.basementstudio.co.uk • The Basement is a charity that has been running for over 20 years in Bristol, with the noble aim of giving young people access to the resources they need to express themselves through music. They run free open access sessions in live music - i.e. your standard drums, bass, guitar, keyboards and vocals set-up - or urban music, which involves DJing, MCing and hands-on experience with music technology. The sessions are run by an experienced tutor and there are also youth workers on hand to lend a hand or just chat. Membership is free. See also Rehearsal Space and Studios and Recording Services.

BRISTOL MUSIC FOUNDATION
Unit 4.3, The Paintworks, Bath Rd, Bristol, tel: 0117 958 8849, email: info@bristolmusicfoundation.com, web: www.bristolmusicfoundation.com • BMF was formed in 2005 by a group of Bristol-based music industry professionals who had become aware of the need to protect and nurture the South West’s music industry. What this means for the average jobbing musician is access to education and advice regarding all aspects of the music business, from music management to retail, publishing and copyright law. Their website is an invaluable resource for any SW-based music type looking for a bit of reliable information. In addition to a continued collaboration with Brighton’s Great Escape Festival, they’re also involved in sending a bunch of artists over to Texas’s premier new music showcase SXSW.

UJIMA MEDIA CENTRE
Ujima House, 97-107 Wilder St, St Pauls, Bristol, tel: 0117 942 9555, email: ujimamedia@ceed.co.uk, web: www.ceed.com • An important part of the St Pauls community since opening in 1998, the Ujima Media Centre - also home to Ujima Radio - offers accredited courses training students in key areas of the media. Courses range from film editing to radio and music technology.

KAYTO SOUND
33 Westbourne Cres, Clevedon, tel: 01275 879200, web: www.kaytosound.com • Kayto Sound offers musical services to organisations and individuals that work with young people. Their workshops take in the likes of music technology, DJing, songwriting and guitar techniques, and all are run by specialist tutors experienced in working with young people. The guide price for a one-off, two- hour evening session is £70-£100. Visit the website for more information and a full list of courses, tutors and rates.

MULTIVERSE MUSIC
Lower Ground Floor, 17 Whiteladies Rd, Clifton, Bristol, mob: 0117 3290108, email: info@multiverse-music.com, web: www.multiverse-music.com • Multiverse are a music publishers that represent a number of labels, including Vertical Sound, Subtext and flagship dubsteb label Tectonic. They have released key work from some of dubstep’s most influential artists, such as Joker, Pinch and Skream.

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 • A non-profit UK trade organisation that represents music publishers and their interests.

MUSICIANS’ UNION
199 Newport Rd, Cardiff, tel: 029 2045 6585, fax: 029 2045 1980, email: cardiff@themu.org, web: www.musiciansunion.org.uk • Solidarity! The Musicians’ Union represents over 30,000 working musicians, looking after their interests and negotiating with major employers on their behalf. It costs £13 a month to join, provided you earn less than £16,000 per year, or just £6.50 if you’re a student.

PRS FOR MUSIC
Copyright House, 29-33 Berners St, London, tel: 020 7580 5544, fax: 020 7306 4455, web: www.prsformusic.com • The most important organisation for both creators and users of music, PRS collects and distributes fees due to owners and publishers of music for the broadcast or performance of their work. They also handle royalties due to songwriters.

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