Organisations



ACCESS TO MUSIC
309 Central Park Ind Est, Petherton Rd, Hengrove, Bristol, tel/fax: 01275 891847, email : atm.bristol@access-to-music.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 10 years' worth of experience providing music training to thousands of musicians across the country. It provides dynamic vocationally related services inspired by direct involvement in the music industry. Most of ATM's employees are musicians who are still actively working in music. The company currently employs some 250 people. 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 & QCA approved: Creative Music Producer (Music Technology), Performing Musician, Jazz Musician, Vocal Artist & Music Educator. For information on full-time courses visit the ATM website or call freephone 0800 821 842. For information on part-time courses contact ATM Studios, Bristol direct and ask for John. See also Tuition.

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 • Expanding in new ways since their city-centre move, the Basement is a Bristol-wide youth work and music charity for 13-19 year olds, targeting those who find it difficult to access music resources, equipment and support. It’s the place Roni Size called 'school'. Offers free live music, music technology, vocal and DJ/MCing with experienced music tutors and gear via twice-weekly open access sessions for young people, plus free music technology or radio courses starting at basic level using Cool Edit Pro, Cubase VST and Reason. Can record music demos and help with performance skills etc. Also runs a range of outreach and special projects, from young people's stages at festivals to creating film soundtracks and jam sessions. Works in partnership with other organisations, including Bristol City Council Youth and Arts services.

BRISTOL MUSIC FOUNDATION
11 George St, Bristol BS1 5RR, email: mail@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 is dedicated to identifying areas of need within the Bristol and South West music industry, and to providing education and advice on all aspects of the music industry to individuals and organisations in the form of seminars, forums, mentoring schemes etc. Its long-term aims are to encourage economic development within the music industry in Bristol and to promote and assist in the export of music from Bristol and the South West to other regions and countries through establishing solid links with the national and international music industry. The end of April this year will see the fifth annual South West Sound event, giving music practitioners of all types the opportunity to get together. See Q&A on page 57.

CEED MULTIMEDIA CENTRE
97-107 Wilder St, St Pauls, Bristol, tel: 0117 942 9555 • Various helpful courses available here, including film making, web design, motion graphics, music technology, video editing, radio journalism and DJ skills, with the added advantage of having all the equipment you need onsite.

KAYTO SOUND
web: www.kaytosound.com • Kayto Sound is a musical workshop provider primarily for young people. Provides an array of contemporary music and artistic workshops to various organisations and individuals across the UK. Kayto also provides 'Hi-Tech' music workshops that work for both the young people and the organisation. Risk assessments, evaluations and certification are all part of the service. Specialist tutors experienced in working with young people of all backgrounds.

MECHANICAL COPYRIGHT PROTECTION SOCIETY (MCPS)
29-33 Berners St, London W1T 3AB, tel: 020 7580 5544, fax: 020 7306 4455 • Collects, on behalf of its members (songwriters, composers, music publishers), royalties due from the recording of their copyright musical works.

MUSIC PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION
British Music House, 26 Berners St, London W1T 3LR Tel: 020 7580 0126 • The UK trade organisation that represents music publishers.

MUSICIANS’ UNION
199 Newport Rd, Cardiff CF24 1AJ, tel: 029 2045 6585, fax: 02920 451980, email: email:southwest@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 BS1 5RR, tel: 0117 929 2393, email: office@mwmuk.com • Headed by Craig Williams, who is the 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. Note that initial consultations are free of charge.

PERFORMING RIGHTS SOCIETY (PRS)
29-33 Berners St, London W1P 3AB, tel: 020 7580 5544; fax: 0207 306 4455, web: www.prs.co.uk • Collects licence fees for the public performance and broadcast of musical works. It distributes this money to its members, writers and publishers of music.

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