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Calendar

JAZZ AHEAD (Bremen, Germany)
22-25 April 2010
THE GREAT ESCAPE (Brighton, UK)
13-15 May 2010
LIVERPOOL SOUND CITY (Liverpool, UK)
19-22 May 2010
SYNC MISSION TO LA (Los Angeles, USA)
7-9 June 2010
LEAGUE OF AMERICAN ORCHESTRAS (Atlanta, USA)
16-18 June 2010
MUSIC MISSION TO TOKYO (Tokyo, Japan)
2-6 August 2010
GETTING READY FOR MIDEM/SXSW BRIEFING EVENTS
Various Venues/Dates
MUSIC MISSION TO THE NORDICS (Oslo, Norway)
28-29 September 2010
MUSIC CHINA (Shanghai, China)
12-15 October 2010
WOMEX (Copenhagen, Denmark)
27-31 October 2010
AES CONVENTION (San Francisco, USA)
5-7 November 2010
INTERNATIONAL NETWORKING AT LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL (London, UK)
November 2010
NAMM INTERNATIONAL MUSIC MARKET (Anaheim, USA)
12-15 January 2011
MIDEM (Cannes, France)
22-26 January 2011
SXSW (Texas, USA)
16-19 March 2011

About British Music

In the 1960s, bands like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones put British popular music firmly on the international map. They were joined in later decades by artists as diverse as David Bowie, The Sex Pistols and Oasis, making British music a distinctive international brand.
British Music is thriving, both at home and overseas, because it continually renews itself, fusing cultural commentary, fashion and politics in a heady mix. Our music scene is diverse and eclectic, reflecting the UK audience's appetite for musical innovation of all kinds.

The originality and quality of our music makes it a major influence on world tastes and trends and the British industry has a strong track record in developing and promoting the international careers of our composers and performers, particularly within the independent sector. The British media are strongly supportive of the music industry and provide a range of rich environments for performers and audiences. Our music media formats, in TV and Publishing especially are exported all over the world.
Leading creative talents in all fields of the music business are drawn to the UK, attracted by its vibrant creative reputation, cultural diversity and sophisticated audiences.

The British Music Partnership brings together the government departments and music industry organisations involved in supporting the British music industry in the UK and overseas.

 
 

The partnership collaborates on major music promotion projects combining their funds, expertise and resources to maximise the opportunities and support available to the British music industry. The partnership has a flexible membership with organisations only participating in projects that match their objectives.

We work together to promote the British Music Industry internationally. This is achieved through a range of activities such as our International Trade Mission programme, various regional business support schemes and enhanced presences at major trade events overseas. We use our influence to secure beneficial participant rates at a selection of key international events. Combining our finances and expertise means we can maximise the opportunities available to you, internationally. We strive to promote both the individual and the industry as a whole.

For SXSW 2010, the British Music Partnership will consist of UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), Association of Independent Music (AIM), PPL and PRS for Music who are each contributing financially to the project. Alongside us, there will be representation from a number of UK regions and devolved administrations including Scottish Arts Council, Belfast City Council, Timeless Music Project (Yorkshire), Music Wales, Bristol Music Foundation and Liverpool Sound City.

 
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