Music organisations

The national body representing the collective interests of professional orchestras throughout the UK.

BASCA represents the interests of over 3000 music writers in the UK.

A directory of choirs across the UK, with links to other choral resources.

Directories of UK choirs and choral concerts, and other choral music resources.

The IGF is an arts agency dedicated to the promotion, understanding and enjoyment of the guitar, its music and artists.

The ISM is the UK’s professional body for musicians. It champions the importance of music and protect the rights of those working within music through a range of services, campaigns, support and practical advice.

Jazz Services offers information on British jazz musicians, venues, promoters, educators and much more. It publishes a directory useful contacts, UK-wide gig listings, a touring support scheme, its magazine Jazz UK, and guides for promoters and musicians.

The Musicians Benevolent Fund helps and enables aspiring, professional and older musicians who need it, when they need it most.

The Musicians' Union represents over 30,000 musicians working in all sectors of the music business. It negotiates on behalf of musicians with all the major employers in the industry, and offers a range of services tailored for the self-employed by providing assistance for professional and student musicians of all ages.

Orchestras Live's mission is to inspire, motivate and empower the widest range of people through excellent live orchestral music. It aims to support and develop the market for live orchestral music activities with the highest standards in the creation, planning and performance of music; increase the diversity of people experiencing live orchestral music, and plays an active role in cultural policy development at local, regional and national level.

PRS for Music exists to help businesses and community groups get access to some of the world's best loved music, while making sure that songwriters, composers and publishers are rightfully rewarded.

PRS for Music Foundation is the UK's leading funder of new music across all genres. Since 2000 it has given more than £14million to over 4,000 new music projects across the UK.

Sound and Music promotes challenging contemporary music and sound art through a range of projects, incorporating live events, learning, artist development, and digital platforms.

The Voices Foundation is a music education charity working closely with the government, local authorities and schools to deliver sustainable solutions to teaching music at primary level.