Get to know our partners.
“There is no doubt that Bristol draws an abundance of music talent, but what can we in the industry do to maximize our opportunities?”
Bmin is a Not-For-Profit Limited Company, dedicated to searching for new Partnerships and Affiliations in support of it’s members, all designed to help our members develop their talents, promote their music or their services and create long-term links to support their careers.
Here are descriptions and links to our current Partners:
FUNDSURFER
Funding made simple.
Fundsurfer is a global funding platform for creative & social projects.
Fundsurfer makes funding simple. Through a free initial 30 minute consultation we identify the funding requirements of the individual, organisation or business and provide funding products and services, which may include crowdfunding, alternative finance, traditional finance and peer-to-peer lending.
We will help you create, manage, promote and fund your campaign!
BRISTOL MUSIC TRUST
Bmin is delighted to receive the continued support of the Bristol Music Trust (BMT). Bristol Beaconl is run by BMT, an independent organisation and registered charity (no. 1140898) created to develop the Beacon’s artistic programme and promote music and music making in Bristol. BMT supports the objectives of Bmin and provides the Terrace Bar space for us to conduct the monthly meetings and other rooms when the need arises. They also provide administrative support and a good supply of tea, coffee and sandwiches for the lunchtime meetings.
https://bristolbeacon.org/about-us/bristol-music-trust/
ENTS24
Bmin is proud to associate itself with Ents24 as the go-to organisation in the UK to promote your gigs – and all for FREE! With over 1.8 million unique users visiting the site per month, Ents24.com is the UK’s definitive and largest guide to live entertainment. They are the 3rd largest ticket outlet in the UK, with over 180,000 artists and 60,000 venues currently listed. Check out their promotion centre – Ents24 Backstage – a free service that works hard to get your events seen by Artists, Venues and Promoters.
Here is a link to the upcoming events in Bristol:
https://www.ents24.com/hub/search/near/Bristol/radius/15/order/date
HIGHWORTH INSURANCE (for musical instruments)
Bmin are delighted to have secured a money-saving deal for its members with Highworth Insurance. They are a specialist insurance broker with a high quality musical instrument insurance scheme. The policy can cover professionals or enthusiasts and a wide variety of instruments from classical violins through to electric guitars and pianos. The policy covers accidental damage, fire, loss or theft. It can be extended to cover theft from vehicles and public liability.
All BMIN members receive a 5% discount on any premiums. All you have to do is register that you’ve been introduced by BMIN when you request a quote and give them your Bmin Membership Number. You can call 01202 937430 or click on the link below to be directed to their website.
Link to Highworth Insurance website
Suite 12, Branksome Park House, Bourne Valley Road, Poole BH12 1ED
Disclaimer Notice: Bmin are not qualified to advice members on matter of insurance or the Highworth products so please do not contact the Bmin management team to discuss your insurance requirements.
BRISTOL MUSICIANS ADVICE SERVICE
Bmin are delighted to connect its members to a legal advice service supported by the UWE.
BRISTOL MUSICIANS ADVICE SERVICE (BMAS) is a free legal advice/legal assistance service operated by the University of the West of England. Comprising of students, supervised by a law staff member with many years of experience in music industry affairs, the service can give assistance on matters involving contracts and intellectual property.
- Are you worried about your copyrights?
- Did you sign a contract without understanding the terms?
Make an appointment to talk to us for a free consultation. Through our University connections, we can also introduce you to our colleagues who can assist on accounting and taxation questions.
Contact us by email on Marcus.Keppel-Palmer@uwe.ac.uk
Note: We cannot represent you in court disputes.
Recapturing Master Recordings: An Entertainment Law Review by Marcus Keppel-Palmer
The following document considers the issues of copyright on the streaming of music. Please click on the link below to view the full 7-page report.
Recapturing master recordings