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Many of these organisations are run by amateurs and enthusiasts. If the support you are looking for is more corporate or establishment in nature, you may find the contact you are looking for in the Music Policy Makers contact list

European Music Office
32 2 213 1400
Fx: 32 2 213 14 01
www.euromusic.com
www.emo.org
Lobbying governments for recognition and policy.
For recording and performing businesses across Europe
Belgium
Music Organisations in Europe - MORE
45 62 20 12 00
Fx: 45 62 20 19 60
www.gn.apc.org/dacor/pageshtm/more.htm
Mikael Hoijris
Facilitates bands exchange across European Borders
(web link broken)
Denmark
Relais Culture Europe
33 153 40 95 1
Fx: 33 153 40 9519
www.relais-culture-europe.org
Claude Veron
European parters in cultural exchange & initiatives France
Europe Arts
33 142 51 8170
Mob:33 677 08 0548

Gerald Drubigny
European networking development
Especially in the performing arts.
France
International Music Council - UNESCO
33 145 68 2550
Fx: 33 143 06 8798
www.unesco.org/imc International France
Aide aux Musiques Innovatrices
33 495 04 95 04
Fx: 33 495 04 95 00
www.lafriche.org
Odile Thiery - Communications
Director Association to support and develop new music
Works with local DJs and producers
Managed by La Residence Electrofriche at the La Friche venue. France
Council of Europe
33 388 41 2642
Fx: 33 388 41 3782
culture.coe.int Directorate of Ed, Culture &Sport Inter-regional culture information, policy & funding.
See also: International Arts Bureau for UK contacts
France
IZAO / Artimum
33 3 20 00 85 59
www.izao.ifrance.com
Pascal Messelier
Association
Booking for tours / gigs
France
European Music Council
490228 2091195
Fx: 490228 2091200
www.cyberspider.de/emc
Marlene Wartenberg
Secretary General Platform for all Europe's National Music Councils.
A group within the 60-nation Internat. Music Council.
Germany
European Association of Concert Agents
49 511 301 770
Fx: 49 511 329 216

Dr. Pietrek
Secretary Represents producers, organisers, agents & promoters
Mainly for orchestral concert and tour agents.
Germany
Dutch Rock and Pop Institute
31 20 428 4288
Fx: 31 20 428 4287
www.hollandrocks.com Promotes Dutch music internationally.
Rock, pop, hip hop, urban, world, dance and crossovers.
Netherlands
European Cultural Foundation (ECF)
31 20 573 3868
Fx: 31 20 675 2231
www.eurocult.org Grant giving. Promoting all cultural activity. Netherlands
Council of Europe
33 388 41 2642
Fx: 33 388 41 3782
culture.coe.int
Mrs Bozena Krizikova
Youth Training & Development Divn Inter-regional culture information, policy & funding.
See also: International Arts Bureau for UK contacts
Romania
Access to Music www.accesstomusic.co.uk
John Douglass
Centre Managers Music skills training and support.
Especially developing music industry and work opportunities.
Bristol Studios Bristol
New Opportunities Fund
0114 259 1104
0845 0000 121
www.connexions.gov.uk
www.nof.org.uk
UK Lottery distributor. Runs several funding progs.
Youth, nurseries, digitisation etc.
 
ListenToOurBand www.listentoourband.net Website for unsigned bands  
musicians-web.com www.musicians-web.com UK-wide web network: music resources & information.
Contact point for bands seeking members & businesses.
Covers the UK and now the world Hertfordshire
Funder Finder
0113 243 3008
Fx: 0113 243 2966
www.funderfinder.org.uk Directory matching Funding bodies with projects.
Info by a monthly mail-out. Also available on CD.
Leeds
Musicians Union
020 7582 5566
Fx: 020 7582 9805
www.musiciansunion.org.uk
John Smith
General Secrerary Trade Union offering Support thru advice and lobbying
The business unit advises & consults on contracting & best practi
National Head office of this UK-wide support agency. London
 
Nigel McCune
Diane Baxter
Media National Organiser
Live Performance & Teaching
Advises and negotiation with broadacsters and other media.
Assists, informs and negotiates for members with education bodies
National Head office of this UK-wide support agency. London
Sound Sense
01449 673990
Fx: 01449 673994
www.soundsense.org
Kathryn Deane
Director Resource and database. Publications available.
Contacts, info. and advice on working with disabled.
Suffolk
Real UK Music www.realukmusic.com Internet directory of UK musicians resources
Lists musicians, shops, venues, festivals etc.
UK
Youth Music Industry Forum www.tctednet.net National news and discussion forum - web based.
Inaugurated Sept 2001 in Pontypridd
Wales
National Rural Touring Forum
01759 303454
Fx: 01759 303454
www.nrtf.org.uk Encourages tours of music, drama and spoken word to
rural communities of England, Scotland & Wales.
York
Musicians Union - East & South East Office
020 7840 5537
Fx: 020 7582 9805
www.musiciansunion.org.uk
Paul Burrows
Regional Secretary Trade Union offering Support thru advice and lobbying
Representing members across the East and S.E. of England.
National Head office of this UK-wide support agency. London
Access to Music www.accesstomusic.co.uk
Ian Johnson
Centre Manager Music skills training and support.
Especially developing music industry and work opportunities.
Norwich studios Norwich
Newton Cucumber Band & Sound Room
01353 663659

Vicky Barker
Youth Music Development Cambridge
Arts Council England East
01223 454435
Fx: 0870 242 1271
www.artscouncil.org.uk
Michael Garvey
Music Officer Arts Development Agency
Support for music projects, tours and companies
Covers Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex & East Anglia. Cambridge
Cambridgeshire County Council
01223 565366

Richard Brown
Music Development Officer Music Development Cambridge
 
01223 576757
main office: 01223 578000 Music Development Producer Rock, Pop and Club Music development worker
Local & networking projects. "Strawberry Fair" festival
Cambridge
Cambridge Jazz Club
01223 232832
Portland Arms: 01223 357268
Regular live jazz promotion.
Mainly at the Portland Arms. Cambridge
Cambridge City Council
01223 457863
Fx: 01223 457863

Mick Gray
Local authority Cambridge
Repeat www.repeatfanzine.co.uk Local music network and band promotions
Also a fanzine
Cambridge
Cambridge County Council
01223 717691
Fx: 01223 717384

Frankie Williams
General Inspector (music) Music Development Cambridge
East England Arts Council
0845 300 6200
0870 242 1271
www.eearts.co.uk
Kate Tyrrell
Regional arts development agency
Grant giving and strategic development
Cambridge
Arts Council England East
01223 454400
Fx: 0870 242 1271
www.artscouncil.org.uk
John Davidson
Head of Performing Arts Arts Development Agency Covers Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex & East Anglia. Cambridge
Jazz East
01223 722811
Fx: 01223 516775
www.jazzeast.org.uk
Joan Horrell
Advice & support for live jazz in East England.
Promotes gigs and supports tours in Essex & Cambs.
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire County Council
01223 718133
Fx: 01223 362425

Steve Hollier
County Arts Officer Arts Development Cambridge
The Cambridge Folk Club
01223 262775
www.cambridgefolkclub.org
Regular Folk nights. Usually at The Portland Arms.
Cambridge
Music For All
01954 203348

Gary Cates
Amateur musicians support organisation Cambridgeshire
Bandwagon
01223 401219

Vicky Barker
Local music co-operative
Voluntary band support organisation
Cambridge
Cambridge City Council
01223 457863
Fx: 01223 457863
ken.hay@cambridge.gov.uk
Bridget Barclay-Munro
Community Arts Officer Community Arts work Cambridge
Fenland District Council
01354 622346
Fx: 01354 622358
www.fenland.gov.uk
Vicky Thompson
Arts Development Officer Arts Development work across the borough Covers Chatteris, March, Whittlesey, Wisbech. Cambridgeshire
The Band Agency www.thebandagency.com
Dave Earnshaw
Voluntary band support organisation & network.
Promotes gigs, mainly of unsigned bands. Transit.
Cambridge
South Cambridgeshire District Council
01223 724143
Fx: 01223 724160
www.scambs.gov.uk
Andy O'Hanlon
Arts Development Officer Arts Development work in the County Cambridge
ADEC Babylon Gallery
01353 669022
Fx: 01353 669052
www.adec.org.uk
Box Off: 01353 616991
Jane Wilson
Arts Development Manager Produces Arts events (exhibitions, gigs, touring theatre
Workshops, advice. Equipment hire, Whats on magazine
Cambridgeshire
South Cambridgeshire District Council
01223 724143
Fx: 01223 724160
www.scambs.gov.uk
Roisin Dunlop
Arts Project Officer Local authority Arts Development work. Cambridge
Prince's Trust
01778 347552
Fx: 01778 347516
www.princes-trust.org.uk
Linda Ingram
Supporting youth & enterprise - Eastern region
Supports new enterprise with mentoring, grants, advice
Peterborough
Peterborough City Council
01733 742551
Fx: 01733 742601

Peter Newman
Cultural Services Officer Local Authority
Cultural development work within the city
Peterborough
Boro-Bands www.boro-bands.co.uk The Promoter Band network in the Peterborough area.
Promotes regular live band events.
Peterborough
Peterborough City Council
01733 742550
Fx: 01733 742601

Daniel Goodwin
Head of Culture & Recreation Culture and Recreational services Peterborough
St. Edmundsbury Borough Council
01284 757630
Fx: 01284 757631
www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk
Nick Wells
Arts and Ents Manager Arts and Entertainments Bury St. Edmunds
BurySound www.burysound.co.uk
Jackie Smith
Music project with annual band competition over 3 heats.
Final of the Competition in the Corn Exchange
Bury St. Edmunds
Voice Squad
01359 271925

Birgetta Kenyon
Voice Training Bury St. Edmunds
St. Edmundsbury Borough Council
01284 763233
www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk
Caro Blount-Shah
Arts Development Officer Arts Development work across the borough Bury St. Edmunds
West Suffolk Performing Arts Centre Music project and venue. Bury St. Edmunds
Norfolk Music Works
01485 609009
www.musicworks.org.uk
Emma Holman
Music cooperative and support organisation.
Promotes opportunities for musicians. Rock, pop, dance
King's Lynn, Norfolk
North Norfolk District Council
01263 516053
www.north-norfolk.gov.uk
Celia Ridley
Arts Officer Arts Development work and venue management Norfolk
Creative Partnerships - Norfolk
01603 675 895
www.creative-partnerships.com
Leslie Hampson
Creative Director Arts & Community funding for young people
Project funding for local projects. Regional office.
Norfolk
Broadland District Council
01603 431133
Fx: 01603 430616 Main s/w b/d: 01603 430620
www.broadland.gov.uk
Kirstin Hughes
Arts Development Co-ordinator Arts Development across the borough Covers Aylsham, Wroxham, Blofield, Coltishall, Reepham, S.Walsham Norfolk
Breckland Council
01362 695333
Fx: 01362 851184
www.breckland.gov.uk
Gill Heriz Smith
Cultural Projects Officer Arts and Culture development work in the region Covers Attleborough, Dereham, Swaffham, Thetford, Watton Norfolk
Creative Arts East
01953 713390
www.creativeartseast.co.uk Arts development agency for the Norfolk area. Includes
Rural Arts East, Norfolk Arts Marketing and CREATE.
Norfolk
Waveney District Council
01502 523446
Fx: 01502 514617
www.waveney.gov.uk
Graham Osbourne
Arts Development Officer Arts Development Covers Beccles, Lowestoft, Worlingham, Wrentham, Bungay, Haleswor Norfolk
Norfolk County Council
01603 222941
01603 222941
www.norfolk.gov.uk
Mary Muir
Arts Development Officer Arts Development work across the county. Norwich
Community Music East Ltd.
01603 628367
Fx: 01603 767863 pamela.mulloy@cme.org.uk
www.cme.org.uk
www.music-wise.net
Pamela Malloy, Alex Ramirez
Community Music and Events
Musician support organisation
Youth Music project coordinator Norwich
Norwich City Council
01603 622233
01603 213000

Vaughan Aston
Arts and Culture Officer Arts Development Norwich
Norfolk County Council
01603 222941
Fx: 01603 222941
www.norfolk.gov.uk
Mari Martin
County Arts Officer Arts Development work across the county. Norwich
Sound Sense
01449 673990
Fx: 01449 673994
www.soundsense.org
Bob Chapman
Development Officer Networking, resourses, education, information & events
Community Music. Publishes "Sounding Board" magazine.
Suffolk
Babergh District Council
01473 825846
www.babergh.gov.uk
Suzanne Slinn
Tourism & Arts Officers Arts development work
Incl Hadleigh, Sudbury, Lavenham, Long Melford, Chilton
Suffolk
Forest Heath District Council
01638 719763
Fx: 01638 719493
www.forest-heath.gov.uk
Lizzy Cocker
Heritage and Arts Officer Arts development work Suffolk
Sound Sense
01449 673990
Fx: 01449 673994
www.soundsense.org
Kathryn Deane
Director Networking, resourses, education, information & events
Community Music. Publishes "Sounding Board" magazine.
Suffolk
Women in Music
01449 673990
Fx: 01449 673994
www.womeninmusic.org.uk
Louise Fiddaman
Administrator UK Support organisation for female musicians and
workers in music. Commissioning and mentoring.
Suffolk
East Anglian Traditional Music Trust
01449 771090
Fx: 01449 771090
www.eatmt.org.uk
Katie Howson
Support and development projects across the region.
Supports traditional song & dance
Suffolk
Women in Music
01449 673990
01449 673994
www.womeninmusic.org.uk
Claire Adams
Administrator UK Support organisation for female musicians and
workers in music.
Suffolk
Impact
01440 706070

Maggie Lee
Councillor Youth music project. Incl Rock competition in 2001.
esp. dance music DJ skills for young people
Suffolk
Liz Muge
Liz Muge
Arts & Music development worker  
Youth Music www.youthmusic.org.uk
Heloise Wray
Youth Music developmental and support projects.
East Midlands region.
 
Burton and District Arts Council
01283 543559
www.badac.org.uk Arts Development Voluntary Arts development and promotion for the area.
Area incl. Burton, Tutbury, Uttoxeter, Hanbury, Barton
Burton on Trent, Staffs.
East Staffordshire Borough Council
01283 508656
www.eaststaffsbc.gov.uk Arts Development Unit Local authority support for groups, projects & Events
Area incl. Burton, Tutbury, Uttoxeter, Hanbury, Barton
Burton on Trent, Staffs.
Amp Studio / Inner City Music
01332 347509
Fx: 01332 361418

Kevin Grime
Youth Music project Derby
Derby Dance Centre - Deda
01332 370911
www.derbydance.co.uk
Tom Wildish
Dance venue and development and support agency.
Workshops, performances, outreach and programmes for all ages.
Derby
Creative Partnerships - Derby
01332 204204
www.creative-partnerships.com
Caroline Barth
Creative Director Arts & Community funding for young people
Project funding for local projects. Regional office.
Derby
B.A.D.
Shabz
Music project representing many musicians & bands
Umbrella group in Derby. Promotions etc.
Derby
Derby City Council
01332 713514
www.derby.gov.uk
Chris Ward-Brown
Alf Fullerton
Cultural Services Officer
Arts Officers
Local authority Arts development work in the city Derby
EMMNET
01332 716265

Jon Knight
East Midlands Music Network City Council's Leisure Services music support project
Rock, pop, indie. Musician & young people support
Derby
  www.emmnet.org
Spencer Wells
Music Officer Derby City Contemporary Popular Music Development Worker
East Midlands Music Network
Derby
Association of Festival Organisers
01629 827014
www.afouk.org
Steve Heap
a.k.a. A.F.O. Federation of members of Festival Producers.
Offers training: Event mangement, production, Health & Safety
Derbyshire
Derby Dales Council
01629 761391
Fx: 01629 760322
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk
Roma Gee
Arts Officer Local authority. Main s/w b/d: 01629 580580
Bakewll, Matlock, Ashbourne, Wirksworth
Derbyshire
National Association of Music Educators
01629 760791
Fx: See Tel. No.
www.name2.org.uk
Helen Fraser
Officer (N.A.M.E.) Association for music teachers tutors etc.
North East rep: Stephen Auster, Sunderland
Derbyshire
Derbyshire County Council
01773 832497
Fx: 01773 521020
www.derbyshire.gov.uk
Ann Wright
County Arts Officer Development, Regeneration and Arts Derbyshire
Sine Records & Tiger Tracks Records
01332 881698
www.sine-records.co.uk
Paul Tyson
Independent Record labels & location recording.
Jazz, Big Band, Classical, pop. Supportive attitude.
Derbyshire
High Peak Borough Council
01457 851600
01457 851669
www.highpeak.gov.uk
Ben Turner
Arts Development Officer Arts Development Derbyshire
Amber Valley Borough Council
01773 570222
01773 841616
www.ambervalley.gov.uk
Vicki Campbell
Arts Officers Local Authority Arts support work. Derbyshire
Fleet Arts
01773 820484
www.fleet-arts.org
Sarah
Coordinator Youth music development & support organisation
Annual music festival, rock & pop workshops. Turn It Up project.
Derbyshire
High Peak Community Arts
01663 744516
01663 744808
www.highpeakarts.org
Bruce Taylor
Manager Voluntary Arts group.
Community projects.
Derbyshire
South Kesteven District Council
01476 406080
01476 406000
www.skdc.com
Ken Ross
Arts Development Local authority arts department
Promotes music and other events in the district.
Grantham
Arts NK
01529 411199
Fx: 01529 309424
www.artsnk.org
Dave Groom
Music Development Officer Music support work across the borough. Music support, incl. orchestral and community work. Lincolnshire
North Kesteven District Council
01529 414155
Fx: 01529 413956
www.n-kesteven.gov.uk Music Development Officer Local authority.
Arts development work carried out by ArtsNK
Music support, incl. orchestral and community work. Lincolnshire
New Jazz Five
01522 873236
Fx: 01522 522246 Alt tel: 01522 873902
www.newjazz5.co.uk
John Holland
Secretary Consortium of Jazz promoters.
Produces gigs in Lincoln's Lincoln Suite and Lawrence Hall
Lincoln
Firebird
01522 811229

Sibyl Burgess
Support Organisation for music projects
covers East Midlands Lincolnshire and S. Yorkshire
Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire County Council Cultural Services www.lincolnshire.gov.uk
Bruce Kelsey
Cultural Services Manager Performing Arts Development. Work in schools & centres
Enthusiastic about music Network Development.
Lincoln
SoundLINCS
01522 510073
Fx: 01522 510076 nkheyes@aol.com
www.soundlincs.org
Nicki-Kate Hayes
Youth Music Action Zone Director Youth Music project & Rock & pop music network in Lincs.
Part of the EMMNET network of Music Development workers.
Covers all of Lincolnshire. Projects incl. Meltdown & First Notes Lincoln
Skegness Music Project
01754 764424

Sofie Clarke
Youth Worker Live music support project with young people. Lincolnshire
Skegness Youth Centre
01754 764424

Stephen Foster
Youth Music Lincolnshire
Mansfield District Council
01623 463088
Fx: 01623 412922
www.thinkmansfield.com/culture
David Brown
Arts & Culture Development Local authority arts team Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
About the Music
01623 471628
www.aboutthemusic.co.uk
Austin Booth
Music collective arranging gigs in the East Midlands.
Reviews live gigs.
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
Mansfield Music Collective www.mansfieldmc.co.uk
Steve Crossan
Local music promoters and online messageboard. Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
Bandwagon
01623 422962
01623 633449
www.bandwagonstudios.co.uk
Andy Dawson
Music project with rehearsal & recording facilities
Well established and supported. Education & Outreach.
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
Capital One www.capitalone.co.uk Community Relations Manager Supports local community projects with funding
Focus on children & communities at risk in Nottinghamshire
Nottingham
Live Wire
01623 452347

Sean Rowe
Coordinator Youth/Community/Music Nottinghamshire
Retford Music www.retfordmusic.co.uk
Jon Lewis
Local music Network and on-line listings
Promotes local bands, produces compilations & showcases.
On-line forum for local musicians Nottinghamshire
beat.co.uk
0115 934 3434
www.beat.co.uk/gigs
Dean Jackson
On-line UK gig & venue listing for the East Midlands.
Dean Jackson's The Beat show is on BBC Nottingham.
Nottinghamshire
Richard Sample
Richard Sample
Project which works with local young people Nottingham
Soundtracks Music, Media & Training Ltd.
0115 941 1519

Patcee Francis
Creative Manager Music support organisation
Well funded to support musicians & music businesses
Nottingham
Notts Rocks www.notts-rocks.co.uk Info, listings, links and local band network Nottingham
Nottingham City Council www.nottinghamevents.org
Celia Bell
Arts Development Officer City arts project officer emphasis on Music events
Formerly at S.Cambs Arts Division
Nottingham
Arts Council England East Midlands
0115 989 7520
Fx: 0115 950 2467
www.artscouncil.org.uk
Jennie Rhodes
Resource Development Performing Arts Development Agency
Grant giving and strategic development
Nottingham
Arts & Business - East Midlands
0115 964 5648
Fx: 0115 964 5488
www.aandb.org.uk
Debbie Reid
Director Agency for matching business sponsorship
with arts events / companies.
Nottingham
Arts Council England East Midlands
0115 989 7536
Fx: 0115 950 2467
www.artscouncil.org.uk
Beth Noble
Performing Arts Officer Performing Arts Development
Supportive of music Development work
Nottingham
Courtney Rose
Courtney Rose
Music project. Studio-based Nottingham
Bassetlaw District Council
01909 533533
Fx: 01909 501758
www.bassetlaw.gov.uk
Julie Bartholomew
Local authority arts development.
Operates Village Ventures touring scheme across the rural areas.
Covers Worksop & Retford Nottinghamshire
Creative Partnerships - Nottingham
0115 989 7550
www.creative-partnerships.com
Hugh James
Creative Director Arts & Community funding for young people
Project funding for local projects. Regional office.
Nottingham
Nottingham Youth & Community Centre
01773 763649
Youth and community centre in the school grounds Nottingham
Youth Music www.youthmusic.org.uk
John Westcombe
Regional CoOrdinator Youth Music developmental and support projects.
East England region.
 
Bedford Bands Website robvernon@ntlworld.com
Nick
Live music forum, gig listings and network of musicians Bedford
Bedford Borough Council
01234 221699
Fx: 01234 221606
www.bedford.gov.uk
Monica Ferguson
Principal Arts Officer Arts Development Section Bedford
Mid-Bedfordshire District Council
01525 842244
Fx: 01525 842209
www.midbeds.gov.uk
Hilary Western
Arts Worker Arts Development Bedfordshire
Bedfordshire County Council
01234 767037
Fx: 01234 767032
www.bedfordshire.gov.uk
Elizabeth Lush
Arts Worker Local authority Arts Development work. Bedford
South Bedfordshire District Council
01582 472222
Fx: 01582 474009
www.southbeds.gov.uk
Direct: 01582 474166
Mark Richards
Community Arts Develop. Officer Arts Development work Bedfordshire
Bedfordshire County Council
01234 316067
Fx: 01234 408163
www.bedfordshire.gov.uk
Stephanie Record
Arts Development Officer Arts Development work. Bedford
Essex County Council - Arts
01245 436174
www.essexcc.gov.uk
Stephen Rolph
Arts Development Arts development work Chelmsford
Chelmsford Borough Council
01245 606691
Fx: 01245 606977

Juliet Martin
Arts Development Officer Arts Development Chelmsford
 
01245 606606

Tom Johnson
Arts and Entertainment Manager Arts and Events Chelmsford
Essex County Council - Cultural Services
01245 436151
www.essexcc.gov.uk
Deborah Neubauer
Performing Arts Development Asst. Arts & Cultural development service across the county Chelmsford
E.C.C. Learning Serivces
01245 436758
Fx: 01245 436841

Valerie Tinker
Performing Arts Manager Education and the Arts Chelmsford
Music In Our Bones
01206 390366
Fx: 01206 392469

Maureen Fell
Administrator Community Music organisation
Funded by National Foundation for Youth Music
Colchester
Colchester Institute of Wind & Brass
01206 518633
www.colch-inst.ac.uk Music programme in the College's Swinburne Hall
Professional and youth orchestras
Colchester
Essex County Council - Essex Music Service
01206 798788
Fx: 01206 798309
www.essexcc.gov.uk
Andy Hill
Music Services Manager Music development work in schools across the County
Includes an instrument hire scheme and youth orchestras.
Colchester
Colchester Borough Council
01206 282917
Fx: 01206 282916

Tracey McNulty
Arts Development Officer Local authority Arts Development work. Colchester
Braintree District Council
01376 340803
Fx: 01376 344345
www.braintree.gov.uk
Main s/w b/d: 01376 352525
Nicola Deller
Arts Development Officers Local authority Arts Development work A rural area incl. Braintree, Halstead & Witham. Essex
Uttlesford District Council
01799 510566
www.uttlesford.gov.uk
Duncan Hanner
Arts Development Officer Arts Development Includes Saffron Walden, Stanstead, Thaxted, Great Dunmow Essex
Basildon District Council
01268 294996
Fx: 01268 294691
leisureline@basildon.gov.uk
Dominic Wallis
Arts Development Officer Local authority arts development work. Essex
Epping Forest Arts
01992 564552
Fx: 01992 564554

Carien Meijer
Arts Officer Leisure Serivces arts development section Essex
Harlow Council
01279 446763
Fx: 01279 424391
www.harlow.gov.uk
Nick Bullions
Arts Development Officer Local authority cultural services Essex
Maldon District Council
01621 875866
Fx: 01621 852575

Sarah Cook
Arts Development Officer Arts Development Essex
Youth Roadshow
07931 562699
Fx: 01268 281234

Mike Beecher
Coordinator Youth Music project Essex
Space
01268 530960

Paula McCullough
Music project
widely supported in SE Essex
Essex
Tendring District Council
01255 253208
Fx: 01255 253200
www.tendringdc.gov.uk
Bob Foster
Entertainments Officer Local authority.
The Arts unit programs the town's entertainment venues.
Area includes Clacton, Walton, Harwich, Frinton, Brighlingsea Essex
Castle Point Borough Council
01268 882200
Fx: 01268 882464 Community Development: 01268 882474
www.castlepoint.gov.uk
Isabelle Lines-Slatter
Arts Development Officer Local Authority Arts Development work District includes Southend, Rochford, South Benfleet, Canvey Isle Essex
Ipswich Borough Council - Arts Association
01473 433459
www.ipswich.gov.uk
Barry Salmon
Arts Association officer Local arts agency Ipswich
Ipswich Borough Council
01473 433459
www.ipswich.gov.uk
Billy Brennan
Arts & Entertainments Local authority arts development work Ipswich
Suffolk County Council
01473 281866
Fx: 01473 286068
www.suffolkcc.gov.uk
Philip Shaw
County Music Advisor County Advisor for Music in Schools etc. Ipswich
Mid Suffolk District Council
01449 727201
Fx: 01449 727247
www.midsuffolk.gov.uk
Barbara Moore
Arts Development Officer Local authority arts development work across the distric Covers Eye, Stowmarket, Diss, Debenham, Harleston, Needham Market Ipswich
Dance East
01473 639230
Fx: 01473 639236
Dance facilities, production and development agency. Ipswich
Luton Borough Council
01582 876052
Fx: 01582 876009
www.luton.gov.uk
Robert Nugent
Arts Officer Arts Officer Cultural Diversity Luton
 
01582 876084
Principal Arts Developmnt Officer
Events and support to organisations.
Luton
Luton Cultural Services Trust
01582 547470
www.lutonculture.com
Leslie Hampson
Head of Arts & Museums Events, Exhibitions & Museums in Borough of Luton
Independent body running cultural servs for Luton Borough Council
Includes the Library Theatre, Luton Carnival, Mela etc. Luton
Milton Keynes Council
01908 253690
Fx: 01908 253304
www.miltonkeynes.gov.uk
Chris Murray
Cultural Planning Manager Arts Development Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes Council of Voluntary Organisations
01908 661623
Fx: 01908 200979
www.mkcvo.cvs.org.uk Support for local voluntary groups & projects. Milton Keynes
Access to Music www.accesstomusic.co.uk
Gerard Esser
Centre Managers Music skills training and support.
Especially developing music industry and work opportunities.
Southend studios Southend, Essex
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council
01902 215436
Fx: 01702 215631
www.southend.gov.uk
Rosemary Pennington
Principal Arts Officer Local authority Arts Development Southend, Essex
Suffolk County Council
01728 724793
Fx: 01728 723735
www.suffolkcc.gov.uk
Jayne Knight
Arts Officer Arts Development Suffolk
Vibronics / Scoops Records
0116 212 4035
www.vibronics.co.uk Live music network, mainly supporting reggae.
Supports reggae gigs locally & tours across the UK
Leicester
Leicestershire County Council
0116 265 6848
www.leics.gov.uk Shire Arts Development Arts development work and grant giving Leicester
 
0116 232 3232

Heather Broughton
Leisure Services Popular Music Development Officer.
see separate entry : Leicestershire School of Performing Arts
Leicester
Leicestershire Jazz Consortium
0116 270 0850
Fx: 0116 270 4928

Peter Baker
Consortium of jazz promoters in Leicestershire.
Promotes in many venues.
Leicester
Pedestrian www.pedestrian.info
Sam Wardhan
Arts and music organisation.
Workshops, advice, and support.
Provides 'Turntablism' projects. Leicester
Sly Community Arts
0116 299 7962
S.N. tel: 0116 278 6695 Fx: 0116 278 6695
www.slyarts.co.uk
Steve Nutter
East Midlands community music & multimedia project.
Musician & young people support
Leicester
Leicestershire County Council - Arts Education
0116 270 0850
Fx: 0116 270 4928
www.leics.gov.uk Arts in Education Arts training and projects with schools Leicester
Prince's Trust
0116 253 7824
www.princes-trust.org.uk
Mark Taylor
Sounds Live Co-ordinator Supporting youth enterprise - East Midlands
Supports new enterprise with mentoring, grants, advice
Leicester
27a Access Arts Centre
0116 222 9030
Fx: 0116 229 2777
www.users.totalise.co.uk/~27access/
Steve Morris
Workshops, performance space & gallery. Council M'ngmt
For the disabled & those recovering from mental illnesses
Leicester
Shilton Rocks Project
01455 845061

Bruce Rowell
Youth Leader Youth Music project Leicestershire
East Midlands Jazz Network
0116 255 6507
Fx: 0116 255 6509

Victoria Firth
Network of Jazz venues and promoters.
Coordinated by VF from the Y Theatre
Leicester
Hinckley Arts Network
Jill Bishop
Chair Music support organisation Leicestershire
Leicester Council
0116 299 5983
www.leicester.gov.uk
Dawson Smith
Arts officer Well connected to city's resources, studios & bands
Publishes Arts Directory and advises on funding.
Leicester
Leicester Arts Training Centre
0116 220 7105

Pete Bryan
Skill development for the cultural industries Leicester
National Youth Agency
0116 285 3700
Fx: 0116 285 3777
www.nya.org.uk
Richard Ings
Agency representing youth projects & policy proposals. Leicester
EMMNET
0116 299 5983
www.emmnet.org
Dawson Smith
Music Officer East Midlands Music Network. Practical support.
Rock, pop, indie. Musician & young people support
Leicester
Leicester City Council
0116 299 5981
www.leicester.gov.uk/onebigsunday
Maggie Shut
Festival & Events Manager Local authority events unit.
Produces the annual One Big Sunday in Victoria Park
Leicester
Harborough District Council
01858 821291
Main s/w b/d: 01858 828282
www.harborough.gov.uk
Sophy Wright
Arts Development Officer Local authority Arts development work
Grants available for arts projects in the community
Area covers Market Harborough, Lutterworth, Broughton Astley Leicestershire
Leicester City Council
0116 252 8978
www.leicester.gov.uk
Mike Candler
Head of Arts & Cultural Services Local authority Leicester
Blaby District Council cultural.services@blaby.gov.uk
Tammy Bonnet
Cultural Services Local authority
serving Braunstone, Narborough, Countesthorpe etc.
Leicestershire
Access to Music
0116 242 6888
Fx: 0116 242 6868
www.accesstomusic.co.uk
John Ridgeon
Director Music skills training and support.
Especially developing music industry and work opportunities.
Nationwide. Leicester
Access to Music
0116 242 6888
Fx: 0116 242 6868
www.accesstomusic.co.uk
Ben Searle
Martin Smith

Head of Marketing
Head of Music
Music skills training and support.
Especially developing music industry and work opportunities.
Nationwide. Leicester
  Adam Ramsay
Sue Ball
Head of Admissions
Director of Curriculum
Leicester
Oadby & Wigston Borough Council
0116 288 8961

Joanna Dacombe
Local authority arts development work Leicestershire
Arts Training Central
0116 242 5202
Fx: 0116 242 5202
Arts Management training.
incl. Forum of Regional Arts Centres.
Also London & Glasgow offices Leicester
Leicester & Rutland Community Foundation
0116 234 1222
Fx: 0116 235 1844

Nicola Dalby
Voluntary and arts support for Leicestershire
All types of artistic activity considered.
Leicester
Fosse Arts Centre
0116 251 5577
Alt tel: 0116 299 5986 Studio: 222 1903 Arts: 222 1904
www.leicester.gov.uk/departments/page.asp? Multi purpose Arts venue, area arts office, music studio
16 track studio & rehearsal Rm. Workshops & facilites for crafts
Programmes for people with physical and learning disabilities Leicester
Leicester Music Scene
0116 210 8263
www.leicestermusicscene.co.uk
Laurie
Musicians network & cooperative.
Promotes gigs and shares contacts
Leicester
EMMNET
0116 299 7962
S.N.:0116 278 6695
www.artsark.com/network
Steve Nutter
East Midlands Music Network Good East Midlands music network.
Rock, pop, indie. Musician & young people support
Leicester
Soft Touch Community Arts
0116 270 7302

Vince Attwood, Alison Bown
Studio technology and performance workshops.
Youth based projects.
Leicester
Leicester Jazz www.leicesterjazz.org.uk Music development and support for local jazz. Leicester
British Federation of Young Choirs
01509 211664
Fx: 01509 233749
www.kba50.dial.pipex.com National organisation providing a network. Loughborough, Leics.
Loughborough Acoustic www.loughboroughacoustic.org Promoters of live music in and around Loughborough. Loughborough, Leics.
Daventry Music Factory
01604 410 236
Fx: 01604 786 191
Youth Worker Music project for young people
rock & indie. Operates on Thursdays.
Northampton
Roadmender
01604 604603
Fx: 01604 603166
www.roadmender.org
Mark Brown
The Mananger Music support project emph. on performance & recording.
Rock, pop & indie. Emph. on Live guitar bands.
Northampton
Northamptonshire Youth Service
01327 701670
Suport and coordination for youth project work Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire County Council
01604 233122
www.northamptonshire.gov.uk
Louise Gates
Arts development Arts development, advice, support, funding & training. Northamptonshire
  www.emmnet.org
Gaz Birtles
Contemporary Popular Music Develp Music development / network for E. Midlands.
Roots, blues, rock, pop, dance etc
Northamptonshire
Corby Community Arts
Fx: 01536 460777
Community arts projects.
Incl. reading, dance, music & juggling.
Northamptonshire
Daventry Music Factory
01604 410 236
Fx: 01604 786 191

Linda Pusey
Admin & Finance Officer Music project for young people
rock & indie. Operates on Thursdays.
Northampton
Big About Music
01536 446391
www.bigaboutmusic.org
Dave Howard
Youth Music Action Zome Director Corby & Kettering Youth Music project coordinator
Projects with young people in and around Corby.
Northamptonshire
Northampton Association of Youth Clubs
01604 499699
Regional coordinating association Northampton
Uppingham Community Rockschool
01572 823631
Fx: 01572 821193

Sue Ball
Youth Music project Rutland
Metier
01274 738800
Fx: 01274 391566
www.metier.org.uk
Martin Sones
Chief Executive National training organisation for the Arts &
Entertainment industries. Also undertakes research.
Bradford, West Yorkshire
Arts Council England
020 7312 0123
020 7973 6499

020 7973 6494Fx: 020 7973 6590 Main s/w b/d : 020 7333 0100
www.artscouncil.org.uk
Leonie Sakey
Hilary Boulding

Henry Little

Lottery Dept.
Touring Officers
Head of Strategy - Music

Classical Music Officer
Arts funding body. a.k.a. A.C.E.
Strategic policy development.
Capital & project funding from National Lottery
Grant giving. Strategic support.
Responsibilities include all art forms and all styles of music.
Manages the Contemporary Music Network
London
 
020 7973 6529
Fx: 020 7973 6985

Paul Collard
Creative partnerships Responsibilities for regular funded clients. London
 Main s/w b/d : 020 7333 0100
020 7973 6784
020 7973 6487

020 7973 5243Fx: 020 7973 6590

Suki Talwar
Nicola Thorold
Elizabeth Adlington

Assistant Music Officer
Theatre Officers
Touring Officers
Grant giving. Strategic music policy development.
Responsibilities for performing arts initiatives nationally
Responsibilities for funding music touring
Manages the Contemporary Music Network
London
Arts Council England - London
020 7608 6196
Fx: 020 7340 4100
www.artscouncil.org.uk
Andrew Pinnock
Head of Music Arts Management, funding & strategic policy making Covers the 32 London Boroughs London
 
020 7608 4157
Fx: 020 7608 4100

Andrew McKenzie
Clive Lyttle

Music Officer
Combined Arts Officer
Arts Management, funding & strategic policy making London
 
020 7608 6100
020 7608 6117
Fx: 020 7340 4100
Dir: 020 7608 6115 www.artscouncil.org.uk
Philip Butterworth
Christina Christou
Training and Development Officer
Music Officer
Arts development work.
Training and support organisations and individuals.
Arts Management, funding & strategic policy making
Covers the 32 London Boroughs London
Women in Music - Outerglobe
020 7385 5447

Debbie Golt
DJ presenter & journalist Umbrella organisation with bi-monthly Newsletter.
Concerns women working across all musical genres
London
Urban Music Seminar
020 7702 7972
www.urbanmusicseminar.co.uk aka UMS Forum for young music makers to meet. New Deal project
Exchange of music industry info & experiences.
London
Soundgenerator.com www.soundgenerator.com UK-wide web network: music resources & information. London
UK Underground Urban music website network London
Producers and Composers of Applied Music
0906 895 0908
www.pcam.co.uk
Peter Waygood
a.k.a. PCAM formerly SPAM Represents the interests of advertising & film music.
Information and advice re contracts, fees etc.
London
David Chambers
David Chambers
Artist manager/ promoter
Concerned with the provision for the emerging sector.
London
English Heritage
020 7973 3000
Regional Director (London) Conservation agency London
Music Business Forum www.musicbusinessforum.org
Amanda Hull
Administrator Now disbanding - See UK Music
Represented most of the UK music organisations and business interests.
London
Musicians Union - London Office
020 7540 5504
Fx: 020 7540 5599
www.musiciansunion.org.uk
Dave Webster
London Regional Organiser Trade Union offering Support thru advice and lobbying
Practical info. for musicians. Publishes lists of trainers
Publishes regular Musician magazine for members. London
Musicians Union
020 7582 5566
Fx: 020 7582 9805
www.musiciansunion.org.uk
Keith Ames
Communication & Publications Trade Union offering Support thru advice and lobbying
Practical info. for musicians. Publishes lists of trainers
Publishes regular Musician magazine for members. London
Julies Bicycle
0207 379 6886
www.juliesbicycle.com
Catherine Langabeer
Advice and support for environmental impact reduction.
Especially concerned with music festivals and touring.
London
Serious
020 7405 9900
Fx: 020 7405 9911
www.serious.org.uk
David Jones
Director Major National tour management & promotion.
Strong on jazz & contemporary music
Interested in music policymaking work London
Department for Culture, Media & Sport
020 7211 6427
Fx: 020 7211 6417
www.culture.gov.uk
Andrew Cunningham
Licensing Dept Government Dept. covering licensing of music, liquor,
film etc.
London
British Music Rights
020 7306 4446
www.bmr.org
Feargal Sharkey
Promotes interests of UK composers, songwriters &
music publishers.
Members incl. the PRS, BPI, MCPS, BACS, MPA & NMC. London
Performing Artists Media Rights Association P.A.M.R.A
020 7940 0410
Fx: 020 7407 2008
www.pamra.org.uk aka P.A.M.R.A. Collection society for broadcast royalty payments.
PAMRA distributes fees from radio & TV to Performers.
London
London Borough of Islington Council
020 7527 3371
www.islington.gov.uk
Jeanie McNulty
Arts & Creative Manager Arts Development work across the borough London
Equity aka Actors Equity
020 7379 6000
Fx: 020 7379 7001
Legal: Martin Kenny: 020 7670 0225
www.equity.org.uk
Ian McGary
General Secretary Trade Union representing Actors & performers.
Membership includes many musicians, esp in Light entertainment
London
Visiting Arts
Mark Myers
Information Assistant Runs Creative Collaboration in Music Awards with PRSF
Supports UK residences for overseas composers & creators
London
Theatre Management Association
020 7557 6700
www.tmauk.org
Richard Pulford
Chief Executive Theatre managers' representative's body
aka T.M.A.
London
Youth Music
0845 0560560
KL: 020 8902 1081
www.youthmusic.org.uk
Joanna Snowdon
Youth music funding organsation for Under 18s.
Provides music making opportunities and advice.
London
Y.A.D. Arts
020 7486 5627
www.yadarts.com
Josephine Burton
Creative Director Support organisation for Jewish/Yiddish/Diaspora
musics & practitioners.
London
Sound People
020 7833 2433

Phil Mullen
Director Community musician.
Specialises in Irish music and percussion groups.
London
Sonic Arts Network
020 7928 7337
Fx: 020 7928 7338
www.sonicartsnetwork.org
Rachel Pearson
Communications Officer Development work - commissions, research & events.
Electro-Acoustic, electronic and experimental musics.
London
Youth Music
020 7902 1060
Fx: 020 7902 1061
www.youthmusic.org.uk
Sally Stote
Marketing & Communications Organisation for young people with music interests.
Funds music making opportunities across England.
London
Jazz Services
020 7928 9089
Fx: 020 7401 6870
www.jazzservices.org.uk
Celia Wood
Information Manager Publishes a Jazz Education Book and Jazz UK newspaper London
 
Chris Hodgkins
Director Practical advice & support for live jazz across UK.
Developmental leaflets & training. Touring network.
London
International Live Music Conference
020 7833 8998
Fx: 020 7833 5992
www.limc.com
Martin Hopewell
Annual meeting for the mainstream touring business.
Held in London, host rotates between promoters.
London
National Campaign for the Arts
020 7287 3777
Fx: 020 7287 4777
www.artscampaign.org.uk
Victoria Todd
Director Independent lobbying body for all UK arts
Offers publications, statistics, research.
Concerned with issues affecting the arts and arts workers London
Community Music London
020 7633 0550
Fx: 020 7261 1133
www.cmonline.org.uk
Alison Tickell
aka CM Community music organisation
Running regular projects
London
H.M.S.O.
020 7873 0011
Sells copies of Acts of Parliament.
incl. the Copyright Designs & Patents Act 1988
London
Event Welfare
020 7837 2230
Fx: 020 7833 4988

Penny Mellor
Consultant for event Health & Safety
Works with event organisers and the Home Office.
London
Making Music
0870 909 2619
Fx: 0870 872 3400
www.makingmusic.org.uk
Christopher Wright
Finance Manager Association of many UK music societies.
Offers training and advice.
London
 
0870 909 2617

Stuart McPherson
I.T. & Members Services Federation of 1400 members' societies. Ex NFMS
U.K. wide. Lobbyists & training provider
London
Common Ground Arts organisation London
B.E.C.T.U.
020 7437 8506
Fx: 020 7437 8268
www.bectu.org.uk Trade Union representing technicians in film, TV,
and sound studios
London
London Borough of Camden Council
020 7974 1560
www.camden.gov.uk Head of Leisure & Community Cultural strategy development for the Borough London
Greenwich Music Service
020 8921 4780
Fx: 020 8921 4795
www.gmusic.org
John Stephens
Music education and projects for young people in Greenwi London
Outer London Cultural Development Fund
020 7934 9840
www.alg.gov.uk
Paula Ghosh
Support for arts activities and projects
Supports voluntary groups working over several boroughs.
London
City of Westminster
020 7641 2498
www.westminster.gov.uk
Joanne Gray
Arts Manager Local authority. Arts Development work London
Raw Material Music & Media
020 7833 2149
Fx: 020 7837 7502

Tim Brown
Charity Director Youth Community Music project. London
British Academy of Composers and Songwriters
020 7636 2929
Fx: 020 7636 2212
www.britishacademy.com
Chris Green
Chief Executive Formerly B.A.S.C.A. & A.P.C. Writers in all genres.
Federation of members supporting their interests.
London
London Borough of Greenwich Council
020 8853 1847
www.greenwich.gov.uk
Angela Rolle
Cultural Co-ordinator Arts Development work in the borough. London
Performing Right Society Foundation
020 7308 4741
Fx: 020 7308 4814
www.prsfoundation.co.uk
Simi Obra
Communications Officer Charitable trust supporting songwriting development
Fund supporting live music initiatives
London
Corporation of London
020 7332 1409
www.corpoflondon.gov.uk
Jerry Buncombe
Committee Clerk Arts Development work in the City of London London
Greenwich Arts
020 8853 1847

Alan Dix
London
Performing Right Society Foundation
020 7306 4044
Fx: 020 7306 4814
www.prsfoundation.co.uk
Rachel ###left in 2005### Nelken
Foundation Grants Administrator Charitable trust supporting songwriting development
Fund supporting live music initiatives.
London
Youth Music
0845 0560560
www.youthmusic.org.uk
Barbara Cobham
Youth music funding organsation for Under 18s.
Provides music making opportunities and advice.
London
Youth Music - London www.youthmusic.org.uk
Rachel Gardiner
Regional CoOrdinator Youth Music developmental and support projects.
Greater London region.
London
Asian Dub Foundation Education
020 7378 7489
Fx: 020 7378 659
www.asiandubfoundation.com
Lisa Das
a.k.a. ADFED Started by A.D.F., runs music technology workshops.
Drum 'n' Bass, Dub, Big Beat, Reggae, Bhangra etc
London
International Intelligence On Culture
020 7403 7001
Fx: 020 7403 2009
www.intelculture.org
Josh Schultz
Funding opportunities (E.U. & UNESCO).
Cultural policy development. Call only on Tues or Thursdays.
London
Incorporated Society of Musicians
020 7629 4413
Fx: 020 7408 1538
www.ism.org
Neil Hoyle
Career advice for musicians.
UK Databases of teachers, conductors & performers.
London
British Music Rights
020 7306 4442
Fx: 020 7636 4449
www.bmr.org
Henri Yoxall
General Manager Promotes interests of UK composers, songwriters &
music publishers. Members incl. PRS, MCPS, BACS & MPA
London
Youth & Music
020 7379 6722
Fx: 020 7497 0345
Administrator Musician database.
Youth arts marketing.
London
Association of Professional Composers - A.P.C.
020 7629 4828
Representative body of UK music writers.
Now merged with B.A.S.C.A. as The British Academy
London
Society for the Promotion of New Music
020 7407 1640
www.spnm.org.uk
Mariaq Turley
a.k.a S.P.N.M. Membership Organisation supporting composers
Performances, workshops, lectures. Jazz, contemporary, experiment
London
Arts & Business
020 7378 8143
Fx: 020 7407 7527
www.aandb.org.uk Assc.Business Sponsorship of Arts Agency matching business sponsorship with the arts.
Publications, research, practical help. Also has regional offices
Matches funders and arts organisations or events. London
Serious Ltd.
020 7405 9900
Fx: 020 7405 9911
www.serious.org.uk
John Cummings, Clare Whittaker
Major National tour management & promotion.
Strong on jazz & contemporary music
Interested in music policymaking work London
National Endowment for Sports Technology & the Arts
020 7645 9538
www.nesta.org.uk
Chair
aka N.E.S.T.A. New technol'y & funding support incl promot'n youth arts
One of the National Lottery's "good causes".
London
National Music Day
020 7491 0044
Fx: 020 7491 9366
Co-ordinating body for localised events celebrating
music nationwide. Not apparently operating now.
London
Music Publishers Association
020 7389 0660
Fx: 020 7839 7776
www.mpaonline.org.uk
Paul Brindley
M.P.A. Representative body of Music Publishers London
British Academy of Composers and Songwriters
020 7636 2929
Fx: 020 7636 2212
www.britishacademy.com
Alice Lemon
Policy Co-ordinator Formerly B.A.S.C.A. & A.P.C. Writers in all genres.
Federation of members supporting their interests.
London
Creative & Cultural Skills
0207 089 5866
Fx: 020 7089 5857
www.ccskills.org.uk
Alison Tickell
Skills training programme development for the cultural
industries, incl craft, music, design, visual & literary arts.
London
British Music Information Centre
020 7499 8567
Fx: 020 7499 4795
www.bmic.co.uk Resources for workers in contemporary classical music.
Includes thousands of scores, recording and documents.
London
British Council
020 7389 3005
Fx: 020 7389 3057
music.britishcouncil.org
Imogen Carter
Information Manager Promotes British Culture, language and music overseas.
Develop policy & plans to promote image of British arts.
London
Chester Music & Novello and Co.
020 7434 0066
Fx: 020 7287 6329
www.chesternovello.com
David Smith
Music publishing group & library. Distributes globally
Music library - licensing for films
London
Charterhouse in Southwark
020 7403 1676
Fx: 020 7359 8379

Isa Suarez
Youth Community Music project London
A.S.C.A.P.
0207 439 0909
Fx: 0207 434 0073
www.ascap.com
Ross Gautreau
Rep American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers London
Sound Connections
020 7729 7220
www.sound-connections.org.uk
Nick Howdle
London Youth Music Action Zone Co Coordinates Londons Youth Music projects London
Summer Education (UK)
020 7247 7900
Fx: 020 737739793

Claudette Perville
National Coordinator National young people's project London
Islington Music Workshop
020 7608 0231
Fx: 020 7490 0120
www.imw.co.uk
John Dennis
Practical recording skill development.
Training in Sound recording and music technology.
London
British Music Rights
020 7870 5716
www.bmr.org
Kathy Koester
Promotes interests of UK composers, songwriters &
music publishers.
Members incl. the PRS, BPI, MCPS, BACS, MPA & NMC. London
National Endowment for Sports Technology & Arts
020 7645 9538
www.nesta.org.uk
Jeremy Neale
Chief Exec - N.E.S.T.A. Investment in new ideas, incl promoting arts & techn'lgy
One of the National Lottery's "good causes".
London
Drake Music Project
020 7793 5444
www.drakemusicproject.org
Rowena Alston
Works with disabled musicians. Explore, compose & perfor
Exploring, composing & performing. Links disabled & non-disabled.
Uses technology to foster creativity & talent & devevlop skills. London
UK Youth
020 7242 4045
Fx: 020 7242 4125
www.ukyouth.org.uk Administrator Programme of voluntary youth services. London
Creative Partnerships - Inner London South
020 7357 0456
Fx: 020 7357 0672
www.creative-partnerships.com
Mark Robertson
Creative Director Arts & Community funding for young people
Project funding for local projects. Regional office.
London
Independent Theatre Council
020 7403 1727
www.itc-arts.org
Richard Pulford
Chief Executive Representative association working on behalf of theatres
Offers professional advice, training and support to members.
Also represents many touring and dance companies London
International Federation of Phonographic Industry
020 7878 7900
Fx: 020 7878 7950
www.ifpi.com CoOrdinates applicable international laws.
Esp. law relating to anti-piracy & intellectual property.
London
EC1 Music Project
020 7628 9270
Youth Music project London
British Academy of Composers and Songwriters
020 7636 2929
Fx: 020 7636 2212
www.britishacademy.com
Amanda McCarthy
Ivor Novello awards & events Formerly B.A.S.C.A. & A.P.C. Writers in all genres.
Federation of members supporting their interests.
London
Independent Live Music Promoters
020 7405 4001
Fx: 020 7405 4002
Organisation representing UK promoters. Bi-annual meet
Strong on Event Safety. Run by Primary Talent.
London
Association of British Orchestras
020 7333 0317
Fx: 020 7287 9959
www.abo.org.uk a.k.a. A.B.O. UK Federation of orchestras large and small London
London Borough of Tower Hamlets Council
020 7364 4897
www.towerhamlets.gov.uk
Alice Bigelow
Arts Officer Arts Development work in the Borough. London
London Music Collective
020 7403 1922
Fx: 020 7403 1880
www.l-m-c.org.uk Music information, events and resources.
Strong on contemporary and neglected music
London
Live Music Now - London
020 7730 2205
Fx: 020 7730 3641
www.live-music-now.org.uk
Moira Bennett, Brent Barraclough
Directors National programme of music projects.
Emph. on young & disadvantaged people. Also see regional offices
Mainly supports performances in local communities. London
Authors Licencing & Collection Society
020 7395 0600
Fx: 020 7395 0660
www.alcs.co.uk a.k.a. A.L.C.S. Royalty collectors for the written word.
Federation of member societies.
London
Jewish Music Institute
020 7898 4308
www.jmi.org.uk Support organisation for Jewish/ Yiddish/ Diaspora
musics & practitioners. Part of University of London.
London
International Live Music Conference
020 7405 4001
www.ilmc.com Annual conference of UK promoters and venues.
March, in London.
London
British Arts Festival Association
020 7247 4667
Fx: 020 7247 5010
www.artsfestival.co.uk Publishes a brochure of UK festivals (free).
Also publishes info on its web site
London
Prior Weston School - EC1 Music
020 7628 9270
EC1 Music Project CoOrdinator Personal Development project w. music.
Rock, pop, dance, techno & indie
London
Overtones
020 7404 6006
Fx: 020 7404 6060
Fx: 020 7404 3274 Music project and recording studio.
Supports music making by women.
London
Variety & Allied Entertainment Council of GB
020 7834 0515
Fx: 020 7821 0261

Kenneth Earle
aka V.A.E.C. Performers' representative's body London
Community Foundation Network
020 7713 9326
Fx: 020 7713 9327
www.communityfoundations.org.uk Voluntary and arts support & funds for projects.
Supports community and young people.
London
Making Music
0870 903 3780
Fx: 0870 903 3785 Alt: 020 7422 8243
www.makingmusic.org.uk
Robin Osterley
Chief Executive Association of many UK music societies.
Offers training and advice.
London
The Union Chapel
020 7388 1394
Fx: 020 7354 8343 / 226 3750 Box Off: 0870 120 1349
Alt tel: 020 7226 1686
Julia Farrington
The Manager Music venue and project work.
Cap: 1000 & 200 in small theatre.
Formerly a religious venue, but not necessarily religious acts! London
Institute of Contemporary Arts
020 7930 0493
Fx: 020 7930 3647
a.k.a. I.C.A. Venue with programmes of Multicultural development work
Cinemas, galleries and theatre.
See also entry as a venue. London
National Youth Music Theatre
020 7734 7478

Fiona Coulson
Manager London
Contemporary Music Network
020 7973 6493
Fx: 020 7973 6983
www.cmntours.org.uk
Beverley Crewe
Music support agency. Promotes UK tours.
Contemporary orchestral musics. Contact @ Arts Council
London
Creative Partnerships
020 7973 5153
Fx: 020 7973 6590
www.creative-partnerships.com A project funding scheme managed by Arts Council of En
Project funding for local projects. Regional offices.
London
Film Council
020 7861 7861
www.filmcouncil.org.uk Arts funding for the British film industry.
Funds venues, film production events & facilities
London
Performing Right Society
020 7580 5544
Fx: 020 7306 4455
www.prs.co.uk
Mandy Haynes
Head of Events Musicians & songwriter's royalty collections
Collects royalties from the performances of songs.
London
British Academy of Composers and Songwriters
020 7636 2929
Fx: 020 7636 2212
www.britishacademy.com
Fran Matthews
Membership Manager Formerly B.A.S.C.A. & A.P.C. Writers in all genres.
Federation of members supporting their interests.
London
Association of British Orchestras
020 7828 6913
Fx: 020 7931 9959
a.k.a. A.B.O. Federation of member orchestras
SEE OTHER ADDRESS
London
Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council www.barking-dagenham.gov.uk
Tracey McNulty
Arts Officer Local authority Arts Development work. Essex
British Music Society
01708 224795
www.musicweb.uk.net/BMS/
Stephen Trowell
Honorary Treasurer Promoting neglected British music (mainly orchestral)
Profile raising, performances, own label & Newsletter
Essex
Thurrock Council
01375 382555
Fx: 01375 392666
www.thurrock.gov.uk
Mark Allinson
Arts Officer Arts Development
Produced the annual local band Thurrock Music Festival
Essex
London Borough of Havering Council
01708 453185
www.tmfonline.co.uk
Jo Delaney
Cultural & Outreach Officer Organiser of the Thurrock Music Festival.
Very involved with music and young musicians.
Essex
London Borough of Redbridge Council www.redbridge.gov.uk
Jaqueline Egglestone
Arts Officer Local authority Arts Development work. Ilford, Essex
Contemporary Music Making for Amateurs - COMA
020 7193 9787
www.coma.org
www.comasummerschool.org
Chris Shurety
Director National support through regional network & newsletter
Contemporary music performances and workshops.
London
Urban Development
020 8536 0630
Fx: 020 8536 0638
info@urbandevelopment.co.uk
Pam
Music project London
The Hub
020 7377 1373
Fx: 020 7377 1473
www.thehubuk.com
Andrew Missingham
Director Marketing, Fundraising & Project Management.
Works in Music sector. Well informed on policy matters
London
Grand Union www.grandunion.org.uk
Tony Haynes
Development Agency.
Musicians and orchestras from cross Europe.
London
Access to Music www.accesstomusic.co.uk
Luke Hannam
Centre Manager Music skills training and support.
Especially developing music industry and work opportunities.
London Studios London
Creative Partnerships - Inner London East
020 8536 5558
www.creative-partnerships.com
Steve Moffitt
Creative Director Arts & Community funding for young people
Project funding for local projects. Regional office.
London
Rhythmix Youth Music Action Zone
020 85198233
Fx: 01892 512427
www.rhythmix.org.uk
Mark Davyd
Project Director Youth music project across the South East of the UK.
Includes DJ, rock, samba, world music activities.
London
Oh! Music
020 7739 9001
Venue and centre for the performing arts.
Work with Bengali & Somali communities.
London
Premises Music Education Progress
020 7729 7593

Julia Craik
Manager Community Youth Music project, studio & rehearsal rooms. London
Foundation for After School Activties
020 8983 1061

Mark Robertson
Arts Development Officer After school activities for children.
Includes music and activities during school holidays.
London
Workers Educational Association
020 8983 1515
Fx: 020 8983 4840
www.wea.org.uk Education for communities and individuals at all level
Also has many regional offices
London
London Borough of Newham Council
020 8472 1430
www.newham.gov.uk
Norman Turner
Director of Leisure Arts and Leisure development London
 
Tot Brill
Head of Cultural Services Arts Development London
London Borough of Hackney Council
020 8356 8444
www.hackney.gov.uk
Michele Guimarin
Arts Officer Arts Development London
 
Ian Hook
Director of Leisure & Learning Leisure and Education London
Rising Tides
020 8986 5336
Fx: 020 8533 1991
www.ocean.org.uk
Jack Elliot
Ocean Music Trust Project Asst. Education and training work based in Ocean venue.
3 venue spaces. DJ and outreach projects in Hackney.
London
Havering Bands Project
01708 751656

Andy Caine
Local music development organisation & facilities
Rock, guitars.
Romford, Essex
London Borough of Havering Council
0800 928220
www.havering.gov.uk
Chris Cole
Arts Officer Arts Development Romford, Essex
Association of Professional Music Therapists
020 8440 4153
www.apmt.org.uk
Leanne Barbieri
Administrator Representative body for music therapists.
Range of publications & contacts on their website
See also Somerset Address Barnet, London
British Society for Music Therapy
020 8441 4118
Fx: 020 8441 6226
www.bsmt.org Music Therapy information.
Representative & support body for practitioners.
Barnet, London
Aylesbury Vale District Council
01296 585206
Fx: 01296 488887
www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk
Dan Clucas
Arts Development Officer Local authority Arts Development work Buckinghamshire
Chiltern District Council
01494 732759
Fx: 01494 586504
www.chiltern.gov.uk
David Gardner
Community Arts Officer Arts Development work.
Area incl. Aylesbury, Marlow, High Wycombe, Chesham
Buckinghamshire
Wycombe District Council
01494 421887
Fx: 01494 421808
www.wycombe.gov.uk
Jayne Bradley
Arts Development Officer Arts Development projects in the area. Buckinghamshire
London Borough of Enfield Council
020 8379 3659
www.enfield.gov.uk
Lorraine Cox
Arts, Museums & Events Manager Arts, Museums and Events Enfield, Middx.
NATIONAL YOUTH BRASS BAND OF G.B.
020 8482 0354

W.J. England
Secretary Brass band work with young people. Enfield, Middx.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
01992 717711

Tony Beckwith
Arts Officer Arts Development Essex
Dacorum Borough Council
01442 228093
Fx: 01442 234072
www.dacorum.gov.uk
Sara Railson
Borough Arts Manager Local authority Arts Development incl. Hemel Hempsted, Berkhampsted, Kings Langley, Tring, Aldbury Hemel Hempstead, Herts.
Dacorum Community Arts
01442 228098
Fx: 01442 234072
www.dacorum.gov.uk
Colm Gallagher
Community Arts Officer Local authority Community Arts work Hemel Hempstead, Herts.
Wired For Sound Youth music development project. Hemel Hempstead, Herts.
East Hertfordshire County Council
01992 555603
www.hertsdirect.org
Catherine Davis
County Arts Development Officer Arts Development Hertford
Welwyn Hatfield Council
01707 357174
Fx: 01707 357185
www.welhat.gov.uk
Joanne Wilson
Community Arts Officer Community Arts
Covers Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield, Brookmans Park
Hertfordshire
East Hertfordshire District Council
01279 655261
Fx: 01992 554877
l.nolan@mdx.ac.uk
Lisa Nolan
Arts Development Officer Local authority incl: Hertford, Bishops Stortford,Ware
Researcher into employment in cultual industries
Hertfordshire
Alternative Music Society - Hertfordshire University
01707
www.alternativemusicsociety.org.uk
Steven Payling
Musicians society. Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire County Council Music Service
01582 830379
Fx: 01582 830383
www.hertsmusicservice.org.uk
John Witchell
Music education and projects for young people in Herts. Hertfordshire
Live Circuit
01462 635398
roger@rockstars.demon.co.uk
www.livecircuit.net
Roger King
Local band network. Promotes showcase gigs. Hitchin
Music Zombie www.musiczombie.com
Rich
Band network project in Hertfordshire Hertfordshire
Hertsmere Borough Council
020 8207 7519
Fx: 020 8207 7482

Jennifer Wills
Arts Development Officer Arts Development Hertfordshire
Community Music Projects
01707 655366

Chris Rodis
Director Community Music events
Sole Trader
Hertfordshire
Borough of Broxbourne Council
01992 785555
www.broxbourne.gov.uk
Angela Cook
Events Officer Arts and Event promotion
Area incl Cheshunt, Hoddesdon, Waltham Cross
Hertfordshire
London Borough of Waltham Forest Council
020 8527 8750
www.lbwf.gov.uk
Eamonn O'Mackail
Arts & Tourism Manager Local authority Arts Development
Offers a "Whats On" service on their web site.
London
 
020 8496 3000
Local authority London
Continental Drifts
020 8509 3353
Fx: 020 8509 9531
www.continentaldrifts.uk.com
Chris MacMeikin
Support for music projects beyond the industry.
Esp. festival events of dance & underground music.
London
Edmonton Hip Hop www.edmontonhiphop.com
Reno Shinra
Web site support and advice for upcoming hip hop artists London
Hybrid Consulting
0203 102 5882
www.hybridconsulting.org.uk
Kit Small
Artist development initiatives across the UK.
Focus on engagement with the arts and cultural diversity.
London
Guitar Institute
020 8740 1031
020 8740 3781
www.guitarinstitute.com
Paul Dhiman,Adam Purcell,Terry Gregor
Guitar performance skill, contemporary music education London
Jazz Moves Ltd.
020 7281 6781
Fx: 020 728166916

Deborah Dickinson
Coordinator London
London Borough of Haringey Council
020 8489 2635
www.haringey.gov.uk
Martin Charter
Arts, Culture and Tourism Office Leisure, Arts and Culture in the borough London
Community Development Foundation Voluntary and arts support for community development
Supports projects which develop skills etc.
London
Sasa Music
020 7359 9232
Fx: 020 7359 9233
www.sasamusic.com
David Flower
Management & Artist Representation.
D.F. is also a Director of M.O.D.A.L.
London
Keith Allen
Keith Allen
Arts consultant.
Evaluation work etc
Artistic Director of National Concert Band Fest. & London Wind Fe London
Community Media Association
020 700 0100
Fx: 020 700 0099
www.commedia.org.uk
Rob Parker
Lobby and support organisation for community radio/TV
Also at Paternoster Row, Sheffield. 0114 279 5219
London
London Borough of Brent Council
Alex Sydney
Arts Officer Arts Development London
Women in Music
020 8458 9831

Judith Silver
Listings Editor Umbrella organisation with bi-monthly Newsletter.
Concerns women working across all musical genres
London
WAC Performing Arts Collective
020 7692 5888

Celia Greenwood
Director Youth Music London
Campaign for Live Music hamishbirchall@yahoo.co.uk
Hamish Birchall
aka CALM Campaigner for easier gigging through lobbying.
Publishes news, views and legal cases Esp Live Music Licencing
London
Creative Industries Mentoring Programme
020 7485 4455
a.k.a. TS2k links volunteer workers with aspirants.
All aspects of the music business
London
Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy Center
020 7267 4496
Fx: 020 7267 4369
www.nordoff-robbins.org.uk
Pauline Etkin
Music Therapy Degree course. City University links.
Serves hospitals, special-needs students & school
London
Weekend Arts College
020 7284 1861
www.wac.co.uk
Celia Greenwood
Performing Arts opps for young people on low income
Jazz, rock, world. Now W.A.C. Performing Arts & Media
London
Irish Traditional Musicians Association
020 7916 8727
www.comhaltus.com
Michael Nevin
Network of over 400 branches worldwide.
Supports tours & performances of Traditional music.
London
Variety Club of Great Britain
020 7428 8100
Fx: 020 7428 8123
www.varietyclub.org.uk Charitable trust. Operates across the U.K.
Supports young people and disadvantaged groups.
London
Artsline
020 7388 2227
Fx: 020 7388 2653
www.artsline.org.uk Arts support organisation for artists with disability
Training for people with disabilities & support for teachers.
London
Attitude is Everything
020 7388 2227
Fx: 020 7383 2653
www.attitudeiseverything.org.uk
Suzanne Bull
Project Manager Improving disabled people access to live music venues
Offers advice & training to improve access in venues.
London
London Borough of Camden Council
020 7974 1685
www.camden.gov.uk
Rachel Baker
Head of Arts and Tourism Arts and Tourism London
Prince's Trust
020 7543 1234
Fx: 020 7543 1200
cathstev@princes-trust.org.uk CS:7543 7469
Susie O'Hagan
Youth enterprise funding & support. Incl. arts projects.
See also their many regional offices.
London
Directory of Social Change
020 7209 4949
Alt tel: 020 7209 5151
www.dsc.org.uk Publishes Cultural & Related Info, research, analysis
Conferences. Training Community & voluntary organisation
London
National Sound Archive
020 7412 7433
Fx: 020 7412 7416
www.bl.uk
Andy Linehan
Pop music archivist / curator Sound archive avail for listening.
A division of the British Library
London
Welcome Trust
020 7611 8888
Fx: 020 7611 8545
www.welcome.ac.uk Grant aid funding for projects with young people.
Offers grants for medical and social research
London
London Borough of Barnet Council
020 8359 3154
www.barnet.gov.uk
Lloyd Gee
Arts Service Dev. Officer Arts Development London
Ladders YPW Club
Chantelle Michaux
Fundraiser Community Music project London
London Borough of Waltham Forest Council
020 8520 7571
Fx: 020 8520 7064
www.lbwf.gov.uk/leisure/music_service.stm Music Services Local authority schools Music Service London
Lemon Rock
01727 847611
www.lemonrock.com
MacLaren
Musicians network in Hertfordshire
Listings, info, publicity and network
St. Albans, Herts.
St. Albans City & District Council
01727 819470
Fx: 01727 861561
www.stalbans.gov.uk
Katie Tyssen
Arts Development Officer Arts Development St. Albans, Herts.
Stevenage Borough Council
01438 242242
Fx: 01438 218882
www.stevenage.gov.uk
Maggie Appleton
Museum and Arts Officer Local authority Arts and Heritage projects. Stevenage
Headstock Music www.headstockmusic.com Musicians collective Watford
Women in Music
01923 444440
Fx: 01923 444440
www.womeninmusic.org.uk
Suzanne Chawner
Editor Networking, resourses, education, & newsletter.
Also lobbies & organises events. Newsletter 6 issues/year.
Watford
Watford Council
01923 213971
Fx: 01923 224772
www.watford.gov.uk
Belinda Gregory
Arts Project Team Arts Development projects and support in the town. Watford
London Borough of Croydon Council
020 8760 1034
www.croydon.gov.uk
Mark Homer
Head of Arts Local authority Arts Development work Croydon, Surrey
Croydon Music Service Music support organisation
esp young orchestras
Croydon, Surrey
C.R.I.S.P.
020 8683 4737

Catherine Pestano
Music workshops and support.
Sessions for Youth, community music, songwriting, recording.
Specialises in assisting world music artists Croydon, Surrey
London Borough of Bromley Council
020 8461 7269
www.bromley.gov.uk
Liz Dart
Arts Development Manager Arts Development work across the borough Kent
Prince's Trust
01689 835097
Fx: 01689 835097
www.princes-trust.org.uk
Chrissie Valentine
Works with young people - South East region
Supports new enterprise with mentoring, grants, advice
Kent
Midi Music Company
020 8694 6093
Fx: 020 8694 6609

Wozzy Brewster
Project Director Music Development
Also at Woodpecker Comm'y Center, 100 Woodstock Rd. SE14 6EU
London
Heart 'n' Soul
020 8694 1632
Fx: 020 8694 1532
www.heartnsoul.co.uk
Claire Thomas
Arts organisation. Produces music and drama.
Run by and for people with learning disabilities.
London
Lewisham Academy of Music
020 8691 0307
www.lewisham.ac.uk
John Savage
Community project and formal training qualifications.
Songwriting, performance incl. pop & dance & engineering
London
Voluntary Sector Legal Handbook
020 7232 0726
Fx: 020 7237 8117
www.sandy-a.co.uk
Sandy Adirondack
The Author Legal info about voluntary / charity organisations
Also web site with regular updates for organisation
London
British Beer and Pub Association
020 7627 9191
Fx: 020 7627 9123
www.beerandpub.com
M Rawlings
Representative body for UK publicans
Campaigns for issues affecting UK licenced trade
London
British Underground
020 7840 5514
www.britishunderground.net
Crispin Parry
Consultant UK independent label and music directory & network
Supported by the Musicians Union
Promotes UK music within the UK and beyond London
National Association of Clubs for Young People
020 7793 0787
Fx: 020 7820 9815
www.nacyp.org.uk NACYP Organisation supporting Young people's development. London
Network Arts Lewisham
020 8314 5612
Fx: 020 8690 7089
www.networkartslewisham.com Project for people with mental health support needs.
User-led, developing a variety of general skills.
London
Arts & Media Project
020 7252 8914
Fx: 020 77639 8078

Jemima Brown
Manager Youth Music Development London
Southwark Young People's Music Project
020 7252 8914
Arts Worker Young people & community skill development project.
Rock, pop, dance, R 'n' B, indie, drum 'n' bass.
London
Lewisham Music Workshop Group www.lmwg.org Music workshops supporting individuals one to one.
Focus on musicians with learning difficulties
London
Music for Youth
020 8870 9624
www.mfy.org.uk
Larry Westland
Exec. Director Training & festival of youth orchestras and musicians.
England-wide regional heats for young choirs & orchs
London
London Borough of Wandsworth Council
020 8871 7380
www.wandsworth.gov.uk
Charlie Catling
Principal Arts Officer Local authority Arts Development London
The Management Centre
020 7978 1516
Fx: 020 7978 2125
www.managementcentre.co.uk Arts management support resources and training
Project management, Consultancy.
London
Apples & Snakes
020 7223 2272
www.applesandsnakes.org
Toks Majek
Organisation for performance poetry.
Arts officer hosted within Apples & Snakes.
London
Commonwealth Arts & Cultural Foundation
020 7924 1449

Sonny Black
Artistic promotion within the Commonwealth countries.
Includes music exchanges.
London
Powerstation
020 8288 0876

Stefan Vidler
Youth Arts Worker Young people & community music production project.
Dance musics. Skill development & opportunities.
London
London Borough of Lewisham Council
020 8297 8521
www.lewisham.gov.uk
Hilary Renwick
Arts Officer Arts Development London
National Music Council
020 8347 8618
Fx: 020 8347 8618
www.musiced.co.uk/nmc.html UK Musicians and music business support body
"Promoting the music industry as a whole"
London
Music as Therapy
020 7735 3231
www.musicastherapy.org
Patsy Kettle, Gerald Bowden
Youth Worker Music projects for young, disadvantaged or non speakin
Support young, disadvantaged or non english speaking.
London
Music in Prisons
020 7733 3222
Fx: 020 7733 3310

Kate Lewis
Organisaes opportunities for music events in prisons.
Intensive music training workshops, mainly in London.
London
London Borough of Lambeth Council
020 7926 0760
Fx: 020 7926 0751
www.lambeth.gov.uk/arts
Paul Green
Arts Development Officer Arts Development projects London
London Borough of Southwark Council
020 7525 3795
www.southwark.gov.uk
Anya Whitehead
Arts Manager Arts Development London
The Management Centre
020 7978 1516
Fx: 020 7978 2125
www.managementcentre.co.uk
Bernard Ross
Directors Training providers for voluntary organisations.
Esp: arts management training.
London
Tandridge Leisure Limited
01883 331540
www.tandridgeleisure.co.uk
Katy Potter
Promotes music and dance events.
includes the Crowthorne Festival.
Surrey
London Borough of Sutton Council
020 7770 4600
www.sutton.gov.uk
Colin Beech
Head of Leisure Arts Development work in the borough Sutton
London Borough of Merton Council
020 8545 4073
www.merton.gov.uk
Maureen Pepper
Arts Development Officer Arts Development Sutton
London Borough of Harrow Council
020 8424 1906
www.harrow.gov.uk
Carole Stewart
Arts & Leisure Manager Arts responsibilities across the borough Harrow, Middx.
University of Westminster
020 7911 5902
Fx: 020 7911 5901
www.wmin.ac.uk
Main: 020 7911 5000
Norton York
Chair of Commercial Music Dept. Training in music business & production. Rock School.
Rock, pop, dance & indie. Emph. on cult'l professions
Harrow, Middx.
NATIONAL YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA
020 8863 2717

Bill Ashton
Director Harrow, Middx.
Borough of Kingston upon Thames Council
020 8547 6416
www.kingston.gov.uk
Colin Bloxham
Principal Arts Officer Local Authority Cultural Services Kingston, Surrey
Earls Court Youth Club
020 77373 7970
Fx: 020 77373 2681

Caroline Eastmond
Youth Worker Youth and Community Work London
Music Tank
020 7915 5412
Fx: 020 7911 5812
www.musictank.co.uk
Sam Shemtob, Keith Harris
Music business development and training.
Resources and signposting for musicians and music businesses.
London
Association of Independent Music (AIM)
020 8994 5599
Fx: 020 8994 5222
www.musicindie.org
Stewart Johnson
Christel Lacaze
a.k.a. A.I.M. Non-profit-making trade body established by UK labels
Organisation representing UK independent record companies
Compiles a database of public domain music.
Lobbies for small and independent labels London
 
020 8357 7305

Sam Shemtob
Manages a work experience scheme in record companies. London
London Borough of Hounslow Council
020 8583 4468
www.hounslow.gov.uk
Marion Pike
Principal Art Events Manager Arts and Events London
Music Producers Guild
020 7371 8888
www.mpg.org.uk
Andy East
Chairman Representative body of Music producers & recording
Promotes the individuals who work in music production
London
Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham Council
020 7736 0864
www.lbhf.gov.uk
Patricia Stead
Principal Arts Officer Arts Development London
 
Kate Draper
Arts Education Officer Local Authority Arts project work. London
Institut Francais
020 7073 1301
Fx: 020 7073 1359
www.french-music.org/uk
Marie-Agnes Beau
Bureau promoting French music & cultural products London
European Piano Teachers Association
020 7373 7307
Fx: 020 7244 0904
www.epta-uk.org Promotes excellence in piano performance & teaching
Admin: 35 The Warren, Burgess Hill, W Sussex. RH15 0DU
London
EMI Music Sound Foundation
020 7795 7533
Alt tel: 020 7355 4848
www.musicsoundfoundation.com
Janie Orr
Sandy Keirnan

Administrator
Web Manager
Sponsors performing Arts Colleges and bursaries.
Helps schools & students with cost of instruments
Additional contact via 4 Tenterden Street, W1A 2AY London
 
020 7795 7000

Duncan Bratchell
Treasurer
Helps schools & students with cost of instruments
London
Jazz Development Trust
020 8741 1752
Fx: 020 8741 4540
www.jazzdev.org
Jonathon Abbott
aka JazzDev Support for UK jazz tours and musicians. London
Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council
020 7361 2916
www.rbkc.gov.uk
Debbie Golt
Arts Officer Arts Development worker
with strong music interest
London
John Myerscough
020 7727 6370
Fx: 020 7221 1193

John Myerscough
Arts consultant and cultural planner. Music specialist
Reports to universities, local authorities, arts orgs.
London
Paddington Arts
020 7286 2722
Fx: 020 7286 0654
Helps to run community events for young people.
Focus on supporting people with learning difficulties
London
Asian Music Circuit
020 8742 9911
Fx: 020 8749 3948
www.amc.org.uk
Penny King
Circuit Coordinator Concerts & performances of Indian music.
Promotes / co-ordinates UK tours.
London
London Borough of Ealing Council
020 8567 1227
www.ealing.gov.uk
Neena Sohal
Principal Arts Officer Arts Development London
International Artist Managers Association
020 7610 4884
Fx: 020 7610 4994
www.iamaworld.com International association for Management/ representation London
Blast
0800 011 011
www.bbc.co.uk/blast BBC scheme to inspire & support creative 13-19yr olds.
Music, Dance, Art, Film, Writing & Digital Creativity.
London
London Borough of Hillingdon Council www.hillingdon.gov.uk
Sandra Bruce-Gordon
Arts Service Manager Arts Development Middlesex
The Band Register Now known as Bandname.com
020 8940 7518
www.bandname.com
Peter Whitehead
Publishes of Gig UK mag.
Database of band names & track details
Richmond, Surrey
Borough of Richmond upon Thames Council
020 8831 6138
www.richmond.gov.uk
Nigel Cutting
Principal Arts Officer Arts Development within the borough
Maintain on-line listings in the Events section.
Richmond, Surrey
RockSchool Trust
020 8332 6303
Fx: 020 8332 6297
www.rockschooltrust.org.uk
Peter Garden
Project Leader National data base and rock education.
Rock, pop, indie.
Richmond, Surrey
Youth Music www.youthmusic.org.uk
Penny Collier
Regional CoOrdinator Youth Music developmental and support projects.
West Midlands region.
 
Amajit Talwar
Amajit Talwar
DJ training workshops
Works in Schools, Community Centres etc.
 
Nu Notes
0121 454 2371
Fx: 0121 456 2351

Tony Dudley Evans
Heloise Osborne, Consortium of Music promoters and gigging network.
Promotes UK tours of contemporary jazz music.
Birmingham
Birmingham 101
0121 444 4723
www.birmingham101.com Music listings on-line for the West Midlands Birmingham
Matthew Boulton College
0121 446 4545
Fx: 0121 446 3105
www.matthew-boulton.ac.uk
Pato Banton
Community College. Academic and vocational training.
Pato Banton also runs many music & community events.
Birmingham
The Drum
0121 333 2400
Fx: 0121 333 2440
www.the-drum.org.uk Music Development Centre for World Music. Recording Studios, tour support
Information Resource. Based in the Drum Arts Centre complex
Birmingham
CPlex - The Public www.c-plex.co.uk
Sarah
The Manager Multiple arts space complex
Gallery, performance spaces, workshops, meeting rooms
mananged by Jubilee Arts Birmingham
Jubilee Arts
0121 525 6865
Fx: 0121 525 6475
www.jubilee-arts.co.uk
Dennis Cohoone
Community projects, workshops, facilities & training
Multi-art form incl music.
Birmingham
Creative Partnerships - Birmingham
0121 224 7447
www.creative-partnerships.com
Maria Dr Balshaw
Creative Director Arts & Community funding for young people.
Project funding for local projects. Regional office.
Birmingham
Prince's Trust
0121 604 5080
Fx: 0121 604 5080
www.princes-trust.org.uk
Sue Ringwood
Works with young people - West Midlands region
Supports new enterprise with mentoring, grants, advice etc.
Birmingham
Punch Records
0121 224 7444
Fx: 0121 224 7441
www.punch-records.co.uk
Ammo Talwar
Promoters and producers of training, shows and tours.
Educational music activities, workshops & events.
Dance, drama & music. Birmingham
Youth Action Network
0121 455 9732
Fx: 0121 455 9697
www.youth-action.org.uk
Georgina Watts
Development agency for youth action in England.
Published "Youth Action Works" Newsletter
Birmingham
Birmingham Jazz
0121 454 2371
www.birminghamjazz.co.uk
Tony Dudley-Evans
Jazz promoter and network.
Brings contemporary jazz tours into Midlands.
Birmingham
Media Arts Sector Compact
0121 212 2622

Phil Savage
production company Birmingham
Sound Futures
0121 236 8140
Fx: 0121 236 8141

Barry D'Souza
Youth Music Zone Director Youth Music project coordinator Birmingham
Arts & Business - West Midlands
0121 248 1200
Fx: 0121 248 1202
www.aandb.org.uk
Colin Walker
Director Agency matching business sponsorship with the arts.
Matches funders and arts organisations or events.
Birmingham
Birmingham Music Network
0121 303 2919
www.birminghammusicnetwork.co.uk
Mark Samson
Group of music businesses & workers. On line listings.
Meets monthly, aiming to improve opportunities for Birm'ham music
Birmingham
Music on the Move - Sound it Out - Gigbeth
0121 440 4221
Fx: 0121 446 4372

Claire Edwards
Project CoOrdinator Access to music facilities, training for music workers.
Rock, pop, dance
Gigbeth local music festival. Birmingham
Arts Council England - West Midlands
0121 631 5747
Fx: 0121 643 7239
www.artscouncil.org.uk
Andrew Miller
Music Officers Arts funding agency. Grant giving & policy development. Covers Shrops, Staffs, Warwcks, Worcs incl. Birmingham Birmingham
 
0121 631 3121

Abid Hussain
Audience Development & Diversity Birmingham
Decibel - Arts Council England
0121 631 5741
Fx: 0121 643 7239
www.decibel-uk.org
Ada Nzeribe
Decibel Funding Ambassador Arts funding scheme for black, asian and chinese music Birmingham
Mark Vibrans
Mark Vibrans
Music Officers Arts agency Birmingham
Midland Youth Jazz Orchestra www.myjo.co.uk
John Ruddick
Birmingham
Learning & Skills Council - Birmingham
0121 345 4525

Claire Edwards
Project CoOrdinator Training for music workers.
Rock, pop, dance
Birmingham
Creative Partnerships - Birmingham
0121 224 7447
www.creative-partnerships.com
Rob Elkington
Vivian Hampson
Lesley Green
Joynson Hayley

Creative Director
Programme Manager
Operations Manager
Team Assistant
Arts & Community funding for young people.
Project funding for local projects.
Regional office. Birmingham
Access to Music www.accesstomusic.co.uk
Lee Fisher
Centre Managers Music skills training and support.
Especially developing music industry and work opportunities.
Birmingham Studios Birmingham
PALs Art and Media Music organisation offering workshops and sessions.
Strong on community work and projects with young people.
Birmingham
Arts Council England West Midlands
0121 631 3121
Fx: 0121 643 7239
www.artscouncil.org.uk
Stephanie Edmonds
Alison Gagen - Theatre

Head of Arts
Theatre & Dance Officers
Arts funding agency. Grant giving & policy development Covers Shrops, Staffs, Warwcks, Worcs incl. Birmingham Birmingham
English Heritage
0121 625 6820
Regional Director (Midlands) Conservation agency Birmingham
Live Music Now - Midlands
0121 331 6915
Fx: 0121 331 5906

Christopher Morley
Director - Midlands National charity supporting young professional musicians
Classical, folk, jazz, rock/pop and world music.
Emph. on young & disadvantaged people. Birmingham
Sound it Out Community Music
0121 773 7322
Fx: 0121 773 1117
www.sounditout.co.uk
Clare Smith, Matthew Daniels
Directors Community music projects.
Workshops, support, advice, community events.
Birmingham
Cheltenham Borough Council
01242 775862
01242 573902
www.cheltenhamfestivals.co.uk
Toby Smith
Music Festivals Administrator Local authority festivals office.
See also Cheltenham Music Festivals
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Northlands Youth Arts Centre
01242 243242
Fx: 01242 523233

Barbara Curtis
Centre Administrator Music and drama workshops. Rehearsal space for hire
Age range 11 - 25+
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Gloucester City Council
01452 505086
Fx: 01452 396140

Andy Woods
Guildhall Arts Officer Arts and Events in Gloucester Gloucester
Art Shape - Art Development Agency Ltd.
01452 307684
Fx: 01452 541145
artshape@enterprise.net
Camilla Hale
Management Team Youth Music project.
Personal and professional arts devlopment.
Gloucester
Cotswold District Council
01285 623000
Fx: 01285 623900
www.cotswold.gov.uk
Rachel Stanway
Arts Development Officer Arts and Culture in the Cotswolds Gloucestershire
Gloucester City Council
01452 396627
Fx: 01452 396140

Adam Geary
Arts and Education Manager Arts and Education in Gloucester Gloucester
Gloucestershire County Council
01452 425079
Fx: 01452 425042

Helen Owen
Arts Development Officer Arts Development in Gloucestershire Gloucester
Gloucestershire Music Service
01452 330300
Fx: 01452 541303
01452 330292 Development Officer Music development projects for young people.
Works with schools & parents to improve opportunities
Gloucester
Forest of Dean Music Makers
01594 825667

Mark Bick
Project Leader Youth Music project work.
Bands and DJs.
Gloucestershire
Forest of Dean Music Collective
andrewdavenport@fmelectronics.co.uk
www.forestcollective.co.uk
Lee Manns
Musicians organisation Gloucestershire
Cinderford Artspace
01594 825111
The Manager Artist workshops Gloucestershire
Forest of Dean District Council
01594 812381
Fx: 01594 812314
arts.matters@fdean.gov.uk
Rosalind Cookson
Arts Development Officer Arts and Events across the Dean area Gloucestershire
National Association of Music Educators
01452 780680
Fx: See Tel. No.
www.name2.org.uk
Alison Ley
Professional Officer (N.A.M.E.) Association for music teachers tutors etc.
North East rep: Stephen Auster, Sunderland
Gloucestershire
Tewkesbury Borough Council
01684 295010
Fx: 01684 272067
www.tewkesburybc.gov.uk
N. Yates
Leisure Officer Local Authority Leisure Services in Tewkesbury Area includes Bishops Cleeve, Brockworth, Toddington, Winchcombe Gloucestershire
Painswick Inn Project
01453 765509
Community facility and outreach project work Gloucestershire
Stroud District Council
01453 766321

Bairbre McAteer
Arts Officer Arts and Events in Stroud Gloucestershire
British Association of Symphonic Bands and Wind Ensem
01295 788499
Alt: 01295 780679
www.winds.org.uk
www.bsw.org.uk
Guy Wolfenden - Chair
and Wind Ensembles Federation of member bands
Also: Birmingham Symphonic Winds.
West Midlands
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
01384 815540
www.dudley.gov.uk
Fred Richings
Arts Policy Officer Local authority Arts development work. District includes Stourbridge, Brierley Hill & Halesowen. West Midlands
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
0121 569 4925
www.smbc.sandwell.gov.uk
Michelle Bould
Acting Principal Arts Officer Arts Development work in the borough West Midlands
Solihull M.B.C.
0121 704 8138
Fx: 0121 704 8195
www.solihull.gov.uk
Jenny Peet
Arts Development Officer Local authority Arts officer West Midlands
Dudley Performing Arts
01384 813865
Fx: 01384 813866
www.edu.dudley.gov.uk/music Music education and projects for young people.
District includes Stourbridge, Brierley Hill & Halesowen.
Operated by Dudley Borough Council West Midlands
Creative Partnerships - Black Country
0121 525 9633
www.creative-partnerships.com
Nicky Boden
Creative Director Arts & Community funding for young people
Project funding for local projects. Regional office.
West Midlands
Creative Coventry
024 7683 2310
www.creativecoventry.org.uk Arts and culture development agency Coventry
Depot Studios / Herbert Media
024 7683 2310

Rachel Sutton
Multimedia & Music project. Hireable facilities.
Community Training Courses funded by Coventry City Cou
Coventry
Jazz Coventry Network of Jazz promoters
Mainly promoting in Warwick Arts Centre & Biggin Hall pub venues.
Coventry
Coventry City Council
024 7683 3333
www.coventry.gov.uk
Clare Huby
Arts Development Officer Arts & Culture Officers for the city Coventry
Creative Partnerships - Coventry
02476 236 160
www.creative-partnerships.com
Amy Toner
Kate Attard
Jo Trowsdale
Louise Bardgett

Team Assistant
Operations Manager
Creative Director
Creative Programmer
Arts & Community funding for young people.
Project funding for local projects.
Regional office. Coventry
Warwick District Council
01926 742700
www.warwickdc.gov.uk
Nicholas Ripley
Cultural Development Officer Cultural Development
includes Leamington Spa
Leamington Spa, Warwcks.
South Oxfordshire District Council
01491 823015
Fx: 01491 823015
www.southoxon.gov.uk
Joanna Saunders
Arts Development Officer Arts Development work across South Oxfordshire Oxfordshire
King Alfred School - Sweatbox
01235 225702

Tracey Charlton
Youth worker Music facilities, rehearsal space.
Available in Evenings & Weekends.
Oxfordshire
Sweatbox
01235 225789
01235 225753

Nikki Herring
Assistant Area Worker Youth Music project Oxfordshire
Net Youth Centre
01235 521469
Jeremy L etl: 01235 536480

Jeremy Leggett
Music Projects Youth Project with Music Workshops
Youth Centre venue,home of Abingdon Roak.
Rehearsal Room and recording studio in "Room 101" Oxfordshire
Oxford City Council
01865 252829
Fx: 01865 252254
www.oxford.gov.uk
Neil Smith
Arts Development Officer Arts Development Oxford
Oxfordshire Youth Support Service
01865 792422
Fx: 01865 726155
www.spired.com Youth projects throughout the county.
Several Youth Centres and events.
Major centres in Abingdon & Didcot Oxford
Room 101
01235 521469

Nic Capon
Youth Arts worker Music & young people support organisation
Rock, metal, punk, dance.
Oxfordshire
Vale of White Horse District Council
01235 540369
Fx: 01235 547612
www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk
Matt Prosser
Head of Leisure & Community Community outreach and participation projects Oxfordshire
Cherwell District Council
01295 221724
Fx: 01295 263155
www.cherwell-dc.gov.uk
Hannah Cervenka
Arts & Tourism Officer Local authority
Arts Development work.
Oxfordshire
Eynsham Youth Centre
01865 880630

Bob Medcalf
Area Youth Worker Youth Music project Oxfordshire
Warwickshire County Council
01926 412492
www.warwickshire.gov.uk
Clare Hudson
Principal Arts Offcer Local authority arts development Warwick
Shottery Memorial Hall & Youth Centre
01789 204361
The Manager Hall and youth facilities Warwickshire
Warwickshire County Council Arts Service
01926 412492
Fx: 01926 418187
www.warwickshire.gov.uk
Emma Andrews - Head of Service
County Arts Service Local authority arts development Warwick
Great Central Studios
01788 342123

Pete Bain
Recording Studio
with strong support for local musicians.
Warwickshire
Rugby Borough Council
01788 533711
www.rugby.gov.uk
Annette Wheeler
Recreation & Arts Manager Local authority arts development work. Warwickshire
Warwickshire County Music Service
01926 412617
www.musicforlife.net
Garry Jones - Inspector
Resources for musicians in schools across Warwicks.
Arranges and facilitates concerts, festivals & workshops
Managed by the County Council Warwickshire
The Roads Outhouse Youth Club
01608 661185

Luke Dibbens
Project Worker Youth Music project Warwickshire
Stratford on Avon District Council
01789 260694
www.stratford.gov.uk Grants Officer Arts funding and development advice. Warwickshire
North Warwickshire Borough Council
01827 719230
www.northwarks.gov.uk Arts Development Officer Arts Development work across the county Warwickshire
Bridgnorth District Council
01746 713100
01746 764414
www.bridgnorth-dc.gov.uk
Helen Battersbea
Arts Development Officer Arts Development work across the borough Covers Shifnal, Much Wenlock, Bridgnorth Shropshire
Cannock Chase District Council
01543 425958
01543 462317
www.cannockchasedc.gov.uk
Andrea Pugh
Arts Development Officer Arts Development work in the area. Staffordshire
Staffordshire County Council
01785 278420
www.staffordshire.gov.uk
Colin Savage
Dir. Cultural & Property Service Arts and Leisure Stafford
Stafford Borough Council
01785 619000
D.C. direct tel: 01785 619296
www.staffordbc.gov.uk
Danny Callaghan
Arts Development Officer Arts Development
Support to individuals & organisations.
Stafford
Staffordshire County Council
01889 881388
Fx: 01889 882461
www.staffordshire.gov.uk
Rosalind Shipsides
Head of Museums & Art Arts and Leisure Stafford
Lichfield District Council
01543 308000

Paul Watson
Leisure Development Officer Arts and Leisure Staffordshire
Tamworth Borough Council
01827 709616

Matt Smith
Development Officer Arts Development Staffordshire
Staffordshire Moorlands DC
01538 483730
www.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk
Carol McGregor
Arts Development Officer Arts Development
Includes Chealdle, Biddulph, Leek,
Staffordshire
Newcastle under Lyme Borough Council
01782 619705
www.newcastle-staffs.gov.uk
Delyth Enticott
Arts & Museums Officer Arts Development Staffordshire
Creative Partnerships - Stoke on Trent
01782 377 440
Fx: 01782 377 448
www.creative-partnerships.com
Erica Deakin
Operations Manager Arts & Community funding for young people.
Project funding for local projects. Regional office.
Stoke on Trent, Staffs.
 
Lindsey Vigurs
Team Assistant
Project funding for local projects. Regional office.
Stoke on Trent, Staffs.
Stoke City Council
01782 234567
www.stoke.gov.uk
Clair Birkett
Assistant Cultural Dev. Officer Arts Development Stoke on Trent, Staffs.
Creative Partnerships - Stoke on Trent
01782 377 440
Fx: 01782 377 448
www.creative-partnerships.com
Christine Bridgwood
Creative Director Arts & Community funding for young people.
Project funding for local projects. Regional office.
Stoke on Trent, Staffs.
 
Rachel Billington
Creative Programmer
Project funding for local projects. Regional office.
Stoke on Trent, Staffs.
Walsall M.B.C.
01922 653173
www.walsall.gov.uk
Max Bailey
Arts Officer Local authority Arts officer Walsall, West Midlands
Brownhills Community Association
01543 452119

Matt
Community group producing occasional events.
Based at Brownhills school.
Walsall, West Midlands
UK RockNet www.ukrocknet.com Offers bands Internet pages. Rock Musicians Forum.
Services, guides, news & info
Walsall, West Midlands
West Midlands Music Network
01902 345345
www.musicwestmidlands.com
Geoff Pearce
Network of music business in the West Midlands. West Midlands
South Staffordshire District Council
01902 696528
www.sstaffs.gov.uk
Arts: 01902 696534
Nicola Shipley
Arts Development Officer Arts Development Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton City Council
01902 552055
www.wolverhapton.gov.uk
Sarah Campbell
Assistant Leisure Services Direct Arts and Leisure Wolverhamton
Portishead Youth & Community Centre
01275 842461
Fx: 01275 847104
portisheadyouthclub.co.uk
Andrew Cargill
Youth project & potential recording facility Avon
Production Services Association (PSA)
01225 332668
Fx: 01225 332701
www.psa.org.uk
Andy Lenthall
General Manager Industry body representing & advising event producers,
companies & individuals working in Festivals & tours.
Bath
Bath Fringe Festival
01225 463362
01225 310377
www.bathfringe.co.uk Varied programme of events, art, film and music.
May-June.
Bath
Bath International Music Festival
01225 462231
Fx: 01225 445551
www.bathmusicfest.org.uk
Lindsey Dear
Head Of Arts Annual music festival taking place in May/June. Bath
Institute Of Contemporary Interdisciplinary Arts
01225 386777
www.bath.ac.uk/arts
Jo Sercombe
Head Of Music Development Arts programme. Music, drama, dance, visual arts.
Includes workshops and tuition.
Bath
North East Somerset Arts (NESA)
01761 437251
www.radstocknet.co.uk/nesa.htm
Caroline Green
Senior Development Worker Arts development work and network.
All art forms, encouraging participation by the community.
Bath
Basement Studio
0117 942 5359
wwwbasementstudio.co.uk
Joe Evans
Manager Music development project for young people.
DJ workshops, open access courses, showcase gigs, etc.
Bristol
Bristol City Council www.bristol.gov.uk
Alistair Snow
Arts Officer consultant and advisor Chair of AN Bristol
Youth Music www.youthmusic.org.uk
Kirsty Carter
Regional CoOrdinator Youth Music developmental and support projects.
South West region - Somerset & Gloucestershire
Bristol
Creative Partnerships - Bristol
0117 353 4490
www.creative-partnerships.com
Rachel Kelly
Team Assistant Arts & Community funding for young people
Project funding for local projects. Regional office.
Manage Creative Partnerships South West Bristol
Create
0117 353 4490
www.creative-partnerships.com
Kim Tilbrook
Sarah Peel
Carole Sartain
Holly Edwards

Project Manager
Communications Officer
Development Manager
Creative Director
Arts & Community funding for young people
Project funding for local projects. Regional office.
Creative Partnerships South West Bristol
Create Centre
0117 353 4490
www.creative-partnerships.com
Amanda Colbourne
Programme Manager Arts & Community funding for young people
Project funding for local projects. Regional office.
Bristol
Southmead Music Project
0117 940 5444

Jeremy Brent
Senior Youth Worker Youth/Community/Music Bristol
Nnational Youth Orchestra
0117 980 5013

Sophie Lomax
Publicity Officer Young musicians. National touring.
Works with local music groups and schools etc.
Bristol
Malcolm X Community Centre
0117 955 4497
African music skill development organisation.
Live music opportunities, workshops etc.
Bristol
North Somerset Youth & Community Service
01934 852531
01934 644075
www.n-somerset.gov.uk
Elaine Harris
Area Youth Worker "Making Tracks" Community Music project
Also works with young people with learning difficulty
Bristol
Making Music - South West
0870 903 3780
Fx: 0870 872 3400
www.makingmusic.org.uk
Maurice Bell
Youth music project of Music Societies
Formerly: National Federation of Music Societies
Bristol
BlackHeart Studios
0117 924 6454
www.blackheartstudios.co.uk
Marcus
Recording Studio, Promoter, network of musicians. Bristol
Kuumba www.bris.ac.uk/Depts/Union/ACE/kuumba/ Community association for creative black people
Drama, music, dance, comedy. Poss not active (2002)
Bristol
Arts & Business - South West
0117 929 0522
Fx: 0117 929 1756
www.aandb.org.uk
Siobhan Flynn
Director Agency for matching business sponsorship
with arts events / companies.
Bristol
Arts Matrix
0117 915 0182
www.artsmatrix.org.uk
Annie Warburton
Coordinator Arts professional's network, training and mentoring
Workers in Bristol, Devon, Dorset, Gloucs., Somerset & Wilts.
Provides professional development, mentoring and seminars. Bristol
Arts Matrix - Bristol
0117 915 0182
www.artsmatrix.org
Tacey Guiry
Director Artist network & training organisation. 7 Offices in SW.
Support for the arts across all the counties of the South West.
Provides professional development, mentoring and seminars. Bristol
Bristol City Council
0117 922 2632
Fx: 0117 922 3991
www.bristol-city.gov.uk
Stephen Wray
Transport, Environment & Leisure Responsibilities includes libraries & leisure faciliti Bristol
 
0117 922 3694
Fx: 0117 922 4451
bryan.angus@bristolcity.gov.uk
Mary O'Malley
Head of Arts Promotion and production of Arts and events in Bristol. Bristol
Bristol Youth Music Action Zone
0117 922 4276
www.remix-music.org.uk
Mijanou Blech
CoOrdinator Youth Music developmental and support projects.
Based in Bristol City Council
Bristol
Create
0117 353 4490
www.creative-partnerships.com
Matt Little
Creative Director Arts & Community funding for young people
Project funding for local projects. Regional office.
Creative Partnerships South West Bristol
Bristol Community Festival
Steve Alison
Annual music and community festival
July in Hengrove Park.
Bristol
South Gloucestershire Council
01454 865835
Fx: 01454 865819
www.southglos.gov.uk
Alison Catlin
Arts and Tourism Assistant Arts and Tourism Gloucestershire
North Somerset Youth & Community Service
01934 644075
www.n-somerset.gov.uk
Derek Carter
Youth Manager Oversees all Community projects across the county.
Also works with young people with learning difficulty
North Somerset
Clevedon Y.M.C.A.
01275 878405

Gillian Heal
Projects for young people incl. music projects. North Somerset
North Somerset Council
01934 4127117
www.n-somerset.gov.uk
Frances Mangan
Arts development and support. North Somerset
Swindon Borough Council
01793 466544
Fx: 01793 466484

Ann Cullis
Arts & Strategy Officer Local authority Arts Development work Swindon, Wilts.
Artsminds
Coleman
The Editor Regula emailbullits of whats on in and around Swindon Swindon, Wilts.
Oxfordshire County Council
01793 533313
Fx: 01793 533313
www.oxfordshire.gov.uk
Richard Hallam
Principal Arts Consultant Arts Development work across the County.
Main County Council offices are in Oxford.
Swindon, Wilts.
Wiltshire County Council
01225 713804
Fx: 01225 713982
www.wiltshire.gov.uk
Jean Harding
Head of Youth and Community Arts Development Wiltshire
West Wiltshire District Council
01225 776655
Fx: 01225 770316
www.westwiltshire.gov.uk
Meril Morgan
Arts Development Officer Arts Development Wiltshire
Wiltshire Music Centre
01225 860110
www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk
Jo Day
Education & Audience Dev. Officer Venue and Music Resources, Arts Development & training
Offers "Making Waves" training.
Wiltshire
Rural Arts Wiltshire
01249 713924
Funding for arts activities in villages etc. Wiltshire
Kennet District Council
01380 724911
Fx: 01380 729146

Jo Beal
Arts Development Officer Arts Development Wiltshire
Al Summers
01373 864721

Al Summers
Educational workshops in performance & composition
For young people.
Wiltshire
WOMAD Foundation
01225 743188
01225 743481
www.womad.org World Of Music Arts And Dance. Wiltshire
North Wiltshire District Council
01249 706496
01249 462283
www.northwilts.gov.uk
Nayna Patel
Arts Development Officer Arts Development work across the area
Covers Chippenham, Malmesbury, Colne, Wooton Basset.
Wiltshire
Nubium Project
Fx: 01672 870338

Douglas Jones
Band & runs workshops for disadvantaged kids Wiltshire
Herefordshire Council
01432 260000
Fx: 01432 364602 Cultural Services: 01432 260732
www.herefordshire.gov.uk
Natalie Silver - Manager
Cultural Services Local authority arts leisure & culture
Offices are staffed in weekday mornings.
Hereford
New Roots
01743 361468
Fx: 01743 344773 Alt tel: 01743 243755
www.newrootsonline.org
Alison Lanning
Youth Music Zone Director DJ skills, music production & songwriting workshops.
Advice and support for young bands and musicians.
Based at the Belmont Arts Centre Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury & Atcham Borough Council
01743 281045
www.shrewsbury-atcham.gov.uk
Sue Gainsborough
Arts Development Officer Local authority Arts and Leisure department Shrewsbury
Shropshire County Arts Service
01743 255077
arts.service@shropshire-cc.gov.uk
www.shropshire.gov.uk
Gill Levick
Head of Council Arts Service Regional arts support Shrewsbury
Shropshire Music Service www.m4t.org
Keith Havercroft
Music Advisor Regional music development & support for schools.
Covers Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin.
Provides web site with advice and support to teachers Shrewsbury
Grassroots Rhythm
01743 243755

Simon Price
Administrator Young prople's music organisation.
Indie, rock, dance. Part-time
Shrewsbury
Grass Roots Rhythms - DJ Skills
01743 243755

Si Price
L.E.A. worker in Shropshire Produces dance music workshops in W. Midlands
Planning a music industry seminar Spring '98
Shrewsbury
Shropshire Youth Arts Network a.k.a. ShYAN Regional youth support agency Shropshire
South Shropshire Youth Forum
01584 877782
www.ssyf.net
Alt tel: 01584 877786
Si Price
Regional youth & music collective Shropshire
South Shropshire District Council
01584 874941
www.southshropshire.gov.uk
W N Jones
Director of Operational Services Arts Development
Covers Ludlow, Church Stretton, & Shropshire hills.
Shropshire
 
01584 813330
Fx: 01584 813129

Audrey Froggatt
Arts Officer Arts Development & funding support for projects.
Covers Ludlow, Church Stretton, & Shropshire hills.
Shropshire
Oswestry Borough Council
01691 671111

Mark Bamber
Director of Leisure Services Arts and Leisure Shropshire
North Shropshire District Council
01939 232771
www.northshropshiredc.gov.uk
Penny Wells
Arts Development Officer Arts Development across the County Shropshire
Telford Rocks
07974 112562
www.telfordrocks.co.uk
Chris Payne
Listings, band news, links and message board.
Produces band showcases, CD etc.
Telford, Shropshire
Telford & Wrekin Council
01952 202532

Jean Escott
Arts & Entertainment Manager Arts & Entertainment Telford, Shropshire
Worcester Music Network
01905 722329
Information directory of Musos & music businesses
Venues, rehearsal rooms, studios etc.
Worcester
Worcestershire County Council
01905 766247

Steve Boffy
County Arts Officer Arts Development Worcester
Wychavon District Council
01386 565000

Louise Fenton
Arts Development Officer Cultural development officer Worcestershire
Youth Arts Network
01386 860390

Nick Randell
Promotes issues affecting youth culture
Publishes 95 Percent magazine. Network of UK groups.
Worcestershire
Speaking Volumes Agent
01905 611323
Fx: 01905 619 958

Elizabeth Grand
Artist agency. Worcester
Worcester City Council
01905 722322

Steve Quick
Arts Development Officer Arts Development Worcester
Malvern Youth Centre
01684 575363

Dena Faulk
Venue and facilities for young musicians & friends Worcestershire
Making Music - North
0870 903 3780
Fx: 0870 872 3400
www.makingmusic.org.uk
David Crookes
Northern branch Federation of 1400 members' societies.
See also London HO. Lobbyists & training provider
M.M. won't publish regional tel Nos  
Arts Council England - North East
0845 3006200
Fx: 0191 230 1020
www.artscouncil.org.uk
Mark Mulqueen
Mark Robinson

Head of Performing Arts
Chief Executive
Performing Arts Development Agency
Supports music, drama, dance & perf. arts development.
Newcastle
 
0191 255 8564
Fx: 0191 230 1020 E.H.tel : 255 8542

Fiona McKeown

Special Initiatives Officer
Arts Funding Agency. Grant giving & policy development
Interests: Contemporary music, music agencies.
Newcastle
 
0845 3006200
0191 255 8520
Fx: 0191 230 1020

Anne Besford
Diane Coaten, Toby Lowe

Performing Arts Officer
Finance & Resource Officers

Regional Arts Development Agency Newcastle
 
Diane Fisher-Naylor
James Bustard

Director - Grants for the Arts
Director of Arts & Development
Lottery and capital funding officer. Policy work.
Advice & support in developing funding bids.
Newcastle
 
0845 3006200
Fx: 0191 230 1020

Shirley Campbell

Creative Industries Unit

Head of Development
Malcolm Gray
Louis Coles
Develops Arts initiatives with Local Authorities
Lead LADA officer. Esp: Cultural Diversity
Newcastle
Arts Council England North East Client Breifings
0191 255 8568
Fx: 0191 230 1020
www.artscouncil.org.uk
Susan McKeon
Head of Communications Arts news from Arts Council England North East
Monthly events, opportunities & news submitted & circulated
Published on web site with email notification of each issue Newcastle
Canopy New Music www.canopynewmusic.co.uk
David de la Haye
Developmental support and network for bands & musos.
New & experimental musics.
Newcastle
TomSounds
M Thomas
Percissuion teacher / lyric & music composition
Various
Newcastle
Activities For Health
0191 219 5502

Tina Simbo
Youth Projects, want to do DJ skills Newcastle
Youth Music - North www.youthmusic.org.uk
Gwyneth Lamb
Regional Coordinator Youth Music developmental and support projects.
North East Region
 
Stanley Young People's Club
01207 239470
Youth Worker Youth club and venue Co. Durham
Durham Music Project
0191 373 2306

Dennis Makepiece
Mobile band recording & promotion project Co. Durham
Derwentside District Council
01207 230311
Fx: 01207 290343
Main Sw/bd: 01207 281144
Martin Weston
Arts Development Officer Local authority
LADA Contact. Interest in support for folk music.
Co. Durham
Single Homeless Action Initiative in Derwentside
01207 218850

Jane Williamson
aka S.H.A.I.D. Community group staging music festival circa Aug 02
Runs many projects for single and homeless people
Co. Durham
In the Forge and Creative Partnership
01207 284515
Fx: 01207 288111 tony@intheforge.com
www.intheforge.com
tony.harrington@durham.gov.uk
Tony Harrington, Fiona
Development agency for the performing arts.
Collaboration between DurhamCounty, SunderlandCity & ArtsCouncil.
Co. Durham
Chester le Street Youth Centre
D.N. Johnson
Co. Durham
Chester le Street District Council
0191 389 1501
Fx: 0191 387 1583 Alt tel: 0191 387 2199
www.chester-le-street.gov.uk
Jo Anne Simpson
Arts Development Officer Local authority arts development & project support.
LADA Contact. Emphasis on visual arts.
Co. Durham
Chester le Street Youth Arts
0191 387 2199
Fx: 0191 387 1583 Main sw/bd: 0191 387 1919
www.chester-le-street.gov.uk
Jeremy Warr
Youth Arts Officer Local authority Youth Arts Development projects Co. Durham
Chester le Street District Council
H.Q: 0191 388 6673
www.chester-le-street.gov.uk
Kath Thompson
Youth Arts Worker Venue. Council owned. Community centre style.
Not a regular venue for bands. HQ @ Leisure Centre
Co. Durham
Sonny Shepherd
01207 520759

Sonny Shepherd
Runs rock club in Lanchester village for 40 young people Co. Durham
Youth Music - North www.youthmusic.org.uk
Jane Dancer
Regional Coordinator Youth Music developmental and support projects.
Northern Region incl. Cumbria.
Co. Durham
Northern Recording Ltd.
01207 507310
Fx: 01207 580726
www.northernrecording.co.uk
Paul Green
Recording studios, 52->24 & 24->16 digital studios.
"Making Music Work" training sessions. 16tk mobile recording.
Recordng studio facilities aimed at serving the local community. Co. Durham
Derwentside Music Centre
01207 582371
Fx: 01207 582880

Kath Brough
Musical instrument tuition and projects. Newsletter.
Workshops and events with the community. Showcases.
Co. Durham
Derwentside District Council
01207 505011
www.derwentside.gov.uk
Music development officer
Consett Leisure Services District council development work with the arts. Co. Durham
Ponthead Community House
01207 582847

Jane Williamson
Community housing project linked to S.H.A.I.D. (cf)
Regular music events and festivals
Co. Durham
Musicon
0191 334 3140
Fx: 0191 334 3141 Info: 0191 334 3160
www.dur.ac.uk/musicon.concerts University of DurhamDept of Music Music promoter in University, church & university halls
Classical & contemporary musics.
Durham City
Durham University Alternative Music Society hm: 0191 383 2728 Student live music organisation Durham City
Durham University Band Society
0191 374 7176

Fahad
Student live music organisation Durham City
Ustinov College Music Society www.durham.ac.uk/ustinov_college
Derek Harland
Musicians, rehearsal room, studio, promotions.
Jazz, rock, chamber, acoustic etc.
Also produces gigs off-campus. Durham City
Create
0191 514 6150

Dennis Oliver
Community arts / support for voluntary sector.
Arts resources for social & economic regeneration.
Durham City
Durham City Arts
0191 375 0763
Fx: 0191 386 0625
www.durhamcity.gov.uk
Rebecca Pelly-Fry
Arts Administrator Durham City Arts Trust. Durham City
Durham City Council
0191 375 0763
www.durhamcity.gov.uk
Alison Lister, Lorna Fulton
Arts Officers Arts development projects in the city
LADA Contact & Durham City Arts Trust.
Durham City
Durham County Council
0191 384 2214
Fx: 0191 386 1770
www.durham.gov.uk
Alan Hood
Neil Hillier

Music Development Officer
Arts Development Manager
Manages the music programmes in the Council's venues.
Regional arts officer.
LADA Officer. Responsiblity for the Gallery & visual arts. Durham City
 
0191 386 4411
Arts Officers County wide Arts development and promotion Durham City
The Sage Gateshead
0191 443 4601
www.thesagegateshead.org
Anthony Sargent
General Manager Major concert music venues.
2 halls, open spaces & outreach programmes.
opened in 2004 Gateshead
Sage Gateshead - Co-Musica
0191 443 4666
katherine.zeserson@musicnorth.org
www.thesagegateshead.org
www.musicnorth.org
Dave Guy
Co-Musica Youth Music Action Zone Co-Musica community & participation project managers.
Projects with young people across Tyneside,Teesside and CoDurham
Gateshead
Sage Gateshead - Learning and Participation
0191 443 4666
Fx: 0191 443 4661 Alt mob: 07876 680988
www.thesagegateshead.org
Wendy Smith
Strand Leader Community Music Traineeship and Music Leader North East.
Project Leader Voices of the Rivers.
Outreach programme based in the venue. Gateshead
Springfield Activity Centre
0191 482 5623

John Allen
Activity for young people including music and DJing Gateshead
Prohelp
0191 487 7799
www.prohelp.org.uk
Lisa Brinicombe
Business In The Community National network of professional firms.
Free expertise for voluntary organisations & groups.
Gateshead
Baltic Centre For Contemporary Art
0191 478 1810
www.balticmill.com
Tom Cullen
Contemporary arts exhibition spaces. Gateshead
The Soundroom Community Music Project
0191 477 1116
www.thesoundroom.org.uk
Rhod Davies
Project Coordinator Recording Studio & Rehearsal rooms.
16 track recording. Supported by Gateshead Council.
Home of Community Radio projects. Gateshead
John Hannan
John Hannan
Musician.
Member- Deckham Music Collective/Route 26 / Soundroom
Gateshead
Funding Information North East
0191 477 1253
Fx: 0191 477 1260
www.fine.org.uk
Minicom - 0191 478 4103
Linda Whitfield
Project Organiser Funding advice to support voluntary organisations Gateshead
Gateshead Borough Council
0191 433 3000
www.gateshead.gov.uk
Karen James
Special Projects Office Chief Executive's Dept.
includes Regional Music Centre,
Gateshead
 
Adam Taylor
Training & Special Events Office Arts performance Training & Occasional larger event.
Most events staged in the multi-purpose Caedmon Hall
Gateshead
 

0191 477 3478

Jean Lawrence/Seagroatt
Karolynne Barker
Gateshead Cultural Industries & Arts Officer Arts & Recreation Department.
interest in music.
Gateshead
Gateshead Visitor Centre
0191 433 8400
www.gateshead.gov.uk
Mari MacDonald
Area Arts Officer Arts development worker.
Esp visual arts. Incl R.M.C. & Baltic Mill
Gateshead
Equal Arts
0191 477 5775
Arts development project work with older people.
Projects in Tyne & Wear & Co.Durham. Funded by Comic Relief
Gateshead
Gateshead Borough Council - Learning & Culture
0191 433 3000
www.gateshead.gov.uk
Barbara
Community Education Service Learning & Culture Dept for music projects in Gatshead
includes Soundroom studio
Gateshead
Gateshead Youth Organisations Council
Peter Bell
Unemployed self-support group with music interests. Gateshead
Gem Arts
0191 440 4124
www.gemarts.org
Vikas Kumar
Project Manager Diverse arts promotion and support Gateshead
Folkworks
0191 443 4666
Fx: 0191 443 4550
www.thesagegateshead.com
Ken Patterson
On The Line Project Coordinator Musicians. Traditional Music development agency.
Folk music network, incl. workshops & gigs.
Based in the Sage music centre Gateshead
Sage Gateshead
0191 443 4666
Fx: 0191 443 4550
www.thesagegateshead.org
Ros Rigby
Director Community Music and venue
Outreach programme based in the venue.
Gateshead
 
Fx: 0191 443 4661

Katherine Zeserson
Director - Learning & Position
Outreach programme based in the venue.
Gateshead
Prince's Trust
0191 420 6991
Fx: 0191 420 6988
www.princes-trust.org.uk
J. Armstrong
Youth Co-ordinator Supporting youth & enterprise - North Eastern region
Supports new enterprise with mentoring, grants, advice etc.
Gateshead
Gordon Bates
01642 300211

Gordon Bates
Consultant. Arts Management Middlesbrough
The Music Project
0191 203 1910
www.themusicproject.co.uk
James Sebright
Recording and promoting the best in North East music.
Cutting edge, Rock, indie, dance, alternative.
Newcastle
Asian Artist Network
0191 266 1862
Fx: 0191 266 1862

Gregg Burman
General Secretary Co-ordinating Asian arts events.
Asian
Newcastle
Securities Industry Association
08702 430100
Fx: 08702 430125
www.the-sia.org.uk Licences security staff and door supervisors.
Covers security staff in all England & Wales
Newcastle
Forma
0191 230 4646
Fx: 0191 230 6355
www.forma.org.uk
David Metcalf
Chief Executive Music & event producer. Researcher & Consultant.
Ambient, electronic, multimedia, installations.
Newcastle
B.B.C. T.V. Northeast
0191 232 1313
Fx: 0191 221 0112

Mark Scrimshaw
"Out & About" arts feature Local T.V. Production
Whats on listings
Board Member of Arts Council England North East Newcastle
Northern Cultural Skills Partnership
0191 233 3860
Fx: 0191 233 3861
www.ncsp.co.uk
Cath Critchley, Judy Seymour - Dir.
Partnership fieldworker Professional development for workers in the arts
Information, resources & support. Based in the North.
Newcastle
Newcastle Gateshead Initiative
0191 243 8800
Fx: 0191 222 1282
www.visitnewcastlegateshead.com
Andrew Dixon
Executive Promotion of Tyneside.
Business, arts and public sector strategic develpment
Emphasis on cultural regeneration Newcastle
Northern Film & Media
0191 269 9200
Fx: 0191 269 9213

Karen James
Development Director Regional promotion and support of Independent film Newcastle
Voluntary Arts England
0191 255 8500
Fx: 0191 230 1020

Toks Fajemirokun
Network Officer Voluntary organisation support.
Voluntary arts
Newcastle
Newcastle City Council www.newcastle.gov.uk
Alison Redshaw
Arts Officer (West) West End Arts and community development project work
Annual festival and regular community events.
Newcastle
Basement Project
0191 242 1806

Michael Cave
Co-ordinator Community music project in Cowgate.
All.
Newcastle
Peter Moth
0191 284 2465

Peter Moth
Member of Northern Arts Board, Director of D.A.N.
Ex: Tyne Tees TV Director of Broadcasting
Newcastle
Cold Blend
0191 245 0099
0191 245 0144
www.generator.org.uk DJ training & production workshops run by Generator.
Based at Generator North East office on Westgate Rd.
Newcastle
Breaking Borders
0191 245 0099
Fx: 0191 245 0144
www.breakingborders.org.uk
Dave Cross
Managed by Generator Funding scheme for performances across the greater
north (Humberside to Merseyside to Scottish border)
Newcastle
New Generation / Soundscope
0191 245 0099
Fx: 0191 245 0144
www.new-generation.org.uk
Jo Thornton
Managed by Generator Training, workshops & publications for young musos.
Aimed at developing confidence in young performers.
Newcastle
M E T A
0191 245 0099
Fx: 0191 245 0144
www.metamusic.org.uk
Jim Mawdsley
One stop information resource for music workers
National Database of Music organisations directory
Newcastle
Generator North East Limited
0191 245 0099
Fx: 0191 245 0144
www.generator.org.uk
Dave Cross - Director
Popular Music Co-ordinator Music Development agency, lobbying group,
Advice & support. Free Newsletter to bands & music workers.
Information, training work. Newcastle
English Heritage
0191 261 1585
Fx: 0191 261 1130

Peter Bromley
N.E. Regional Director Conservation agency Newcastle
Dance City
0191 261 0505
Fx: 0191 230 0486

Janet Archer
Director Dance & arts centre.
Dance venue, workshops, & studios.
Newcastle
  0191 261 4780
Steve Legget -operations
Building & Reception
Dance venue, workshops, & studios
Newcastle
Culture North East
0191 202 3872
www.culturenortheast.org
Jessica Robson
Office Manager Regional cultural consortium for North East England.
Charged by DCMS to promote & develop culture.
Newcastle
Carol-Anne Aitken
Carol-Anne Aitken
Member of Northern Arts Board.
Parliamentary Assistant.
Newcastle
Y.M.C.A.
Jodi Bealing
Youth Leader Youth activities in Newcastle. Newcastle
Helix Arts (Ex: Artists Agencies)
0191 241 4931
Fx; 0191 241 4933
www.helixarts.com
Lucy Milton
Co-Directors Wearside Arts Agency - Northern Arts funded
Esp. artforms across the media - from musicians to sculptors.
Newcastle
Community Service Volunteers
0191 233 2646
Fx: 0191 230 2197

Lester Cowell
Co-ordinator Volunteer advice. Newcastle
Citizens Advice Bureau Newcastle
0191 261 2746
www.newcastlecab.org.uk
Tracy Armstrong
Manager Free legal advice.
Open 10am-3pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday.
Newcastle
Community Foundation Tyne & Wear & Northumberland
0191 222 0945
Fx: 0191 230 0689
www.communityfoundation.org.uk
George Hepburn
CEO Voluntary and arts support for Tyne & Wear & Nort'land
All types of artistic activity considered.
Newcastle
Arts Sponsors Club
0191 222 0945
Fx: 0191 230 0689

Ron Parsons
Manager of Sponsors Club Corporate Funding agency
Assists in uniting sponsors with artistic projects.
Newcastle
Awards for All
0191 376 1600
Fx: 0191 376 1661
www.awardsforall.org.uk Lottery Grants for Local groups Newcastle
a-n The Artist Information Company
0191 241 8000
Fx: 0191 241 8001
www.a-n.co.uk
Su Jones
Support to visual artists. Publishes the a-n magazine.
Operates the AN telephone helpline
Newcastle
The William Leech Charity
0191 232 7940

A. Reed
Secretary Grantmaking
NE, new work, voluntary work
Newcastle
Tyne & Wear Museums
0191 222 1661
www.nemlac.co.uk
David Fleming
Manages the museums and other buildings across Tyne&Wear
D.F. is active in coordinating Newcastle's Arts Strategy
Newcastle
Isis Arts
0191 261 4407
Fx: 0191 261 6818
www.isisarts.org.uk
Clymeni Chrisopheles
Youth Arts organisation. Newcastle
One North East
0191 229 6200
C.B. direct: 0191 269 9928
www.onenortheast.co.uk
Clare Burrows
Cultural Industries Senior Exec. Regional Development agency. Newcastle
Scotswood Area Strategy
0191 274 2429
Education and information opportunities and resources
Youth drop in
Newcastle
Barnardos
0191 270 1133
www.barnardos.org.uk
Paul Turnbull
Charity working with young people Newcastle
Stephen Cashman Consultancy & Training
0191 292 1427

Stephen Cashman
Developing Audiences in the N.E. Market research into audiences.
Events listings in "Northern Listings" F.K.A. AM Co.
Newcastle
University of Northumbria
Fx: 0191 227 4630
www.unn.ac.uk
0191 222 3777
Prof. Chris Bailey
Head of Dept.of History & Criticm Arts Management & training Newcastle
Tyneside Foyer
0191 244 2439
Fx: 0191 244 2013
0191 261 2235
Kris Woods
Youth development project
fundraising. Guitar tutor.
Newcastle
Newcastle City Council
0191 232 8520
www.newcastle.gov.uk
Peter Kenrick
Assistant Director Leisure Servs City Arts, Leisure, Libraries etc. Newcastle
 
Paul Rubinstein
Cultural & strategic development in Newcastle City Newcastle
 
Direct extn: x5610
www.newcastle.gov.uk
Andrew Rothwell
Arts Development Officer Arts funding & strategic development in Newcastle City
LADA Contact. Dept of Environment, Enterprise & Culture.
Newcastle
Laing Art Gallery
0191 232 6989
0191 232 7734
John Millard
The Curators Major art gallery
will very occasionally promote music!
- prob. as part of some other event Newcastle
Council for Voluntary Service - Newcastle
0191 232 7445
Fx: 0191 230 5640
www.cvsnewcastle.org.uk
Carole Parker, Peter Dougal
a.k.a. C.S.V. Advice for voluntary workers and organisations
Including practical advice on constitutions & funding.
Newcastle
 
Pam Jobbins

Including practical advice on constitutions & funding.
Newcastle
Arcadea
0191 222 0708
www.arcadea.org
Vikki Wresford-Smith
Director Representative body and support network.
Supports arts practitioners with disabilities
Formerly "Northern Disability Arts Forum" / NORDAF Newcastle
University of Newcastle
0191 222 6752
Fx: 0191 222 5242
www.ncl.ac.uk/music/
Prof. Richard Middleton
Head of Music Department Music Education. I.A.S.P.M. member
Specialises in BA Popular Music
Newcastle
Newcastle Playhouse & Northern Stage Co.
0191 232 3366
www.northernstage.com
Caroline Routh
Executive Director Theatre venue. Cap: 480(seated only).
Mainly drama
Newcastle
Lloyds TSB Trust
0191 261 8433

Peter Ellis
Regional Co-ordinator Funding / trust Newcastle
Tyneside Cinema
0191 232 1507
www.tynecine.org
Mark Dobson
Chief Executive The region's 'Arts' Cinema. 2 auditoria, digital suite
Occasional workshops & lectures.
Newcastle
Them Wifies
0191 261 4090
Fx: 0191 261 4091
Dir: 0191 261 8216
Jenny Hardy
Theatrical workshops.
Esp. women's issues & disability Arts
Newcastle
Joined Up North
0191 261 4292
Fx: 0191 241 4291

Jane Blackburn
Chief Executive Arts consultancy and events.
Music and drama
Newcastle
The Sponsors Club for Arts & Business
0191 222 0945
Fx: 0191 230 0689
www.aandb.org.uk
Jane Tarr
Manager Agency for matching business sponsorship
with arts events / companies.
Newcastle
Sammy Johnson Memorial Fund
0191 222 0945
0191 230 0689
www.communityfoundation.org.uk Provides funding for creative, talented people in NE.
Actors, comedians, musicians, writers & film-makers.
Newcastle
Northern Electric plc.
0191 286 1190
Fx: 0191 214 0581

David Morris
Chair Member of Northern Arts Board, Newcastle
Shakers & Movers
0191 222 0945
www.shakersandmovers.info
David Faulkner
Promoting Cultural Diversity through arts & education
Occasional arts newsletter
See admin address Newcastle
Creativity Culture & Education
0844 811 2145
www.ccengland.org
Carol Alevroyianni
Arts & Community funding for young people
Project funding for local projects. Regional office.
Formally - Creative Partnerships - Northumberlandland Newcastle
Community Foundation Tyne & Wear & Northumberland
0191 222 0945
Fx: 0191 230 0689
www.communityfoundation.org.uk
Elizabeth Johnston
Communications Manager Voluntary and arts support for Tyne & Wear & Nort'land
All types of artistic activity considered.
Newcastle
Performance Plus
0191 281 2993

Martin Manasse
Arts project Management and funding assistance
esp Corporate events, classical music etc.
Newcastle
Outlook
Kelly Richmond
Youth project for drug rehablitation. Newcastle
c/o Heaton Adult Association
Mallory Smith
Young people's project Newcastle
African Community Association
0191 240 3849

Spencer Morgan
Promoter in Tyneside. Gigs, open days, club nights.
African & West Indian events & occasionally touring bands.
Newcastle
Byker City Farm
0191 232 3698

Sara Noonan
Co-ordinator Environmental farm project
Will host some community festival events
Newcastle
Anneville Centre
0191 262 0961

Nell Atkin
Community Worker Community/youth work Newcastle
Newcastle Asian Arts & Music
0191 211 6239
Alt tel: 0191 211 6254
www.newcastlemela.co.uk
Mill Hill: 0191 273 9127
Karen McKenna
Promotes performances of Asian music incl. Newcle Mela.
Based in Newcastle and supported by City Council.
Mela takes place in August on Exhibition Park Newcastle
Nacro ISSP
Joss Crooks
Crime reduction charity.
Working with ex-offenders and disadvantaged people.
Newcastle
 
0191 265 7259

Julie Wigham

Working with ex-offenders and disadvantaged people.
Newcastle
Youth Arts Project
0191 286 6687
Fx: 0191 271 0029

Veronica Cuthbert
Arts Development Officer Opportunities for music work for excluded young persns
Rock, pop, traditional, world.
Newcastle
Blakelaw Youth Project Youth music work
Attached to the YMCA
Newcastle
IDLE HOLLOW
James Turner
Newcastle-West Music Collective - trying to set up.
All styles tho mainly rock.
Newcastle
Project Northumberland
0191 274 3335
Fx: 0191 274 3336

Matt Spence
Activities for 16-24yr olds in Newcastle & North East.
Outdoor pursuits, music projects, etc.
Newcastle
The Performance Academy
0191 200 4712
www.ncl-coll.ac.uk
Peter Leggett
Community Development Officer Music & Community resources. Training
Youth, literacy, childcare etc.
Newcastle
West End Youth Enquiry Service
0191 273 3997

Tracey Leach
Youth Worker Youth Worker
Projects to support disaffected young people
Newcastle
Avison Ensemble
0191 226 0799
Fx: 0191 273 7008
0191 252 1739
Gordon Dixon
Avison Charitable Trust Original Instrument mid-scale orchestra.
Baroque instrumental & vocal works.
Newcastle
North East Council on Addictions (NECA)
0191 222 1262
0191 233 2454
www.neca.co.uk
Claire O'Connor
Regional charity for substance use / misuse.
Promote prevention and treatment of drug addiction.
Newcastle
Rabble Alliance
0191 230 1914
electrofriedgav@hotmail.com
Gavin Andrews
Promotes Multi media / arts events & parties.
Dance, arts, raves, multimedia, festival events.
Newcastle
North of England Museums & Libraries Service
0191 222 1661
Fx: 0191 261 4725
www.nemlac.co.uk
Sue Underwood
Chief Exec. Consortium of many museums and libraries across the N.E.
Produces programs of participation, learning, and heritage work.
S.U. is Member of Culture North East board. Newcastle
North East Music Co-Operative
0191 236 3999
www.nemco.org.uk
David Henderson,
aka N.E.M.C.O. Youth music training & instruments for school pupils.
Works with Newcastle school music depts.
Newcastle
Gurukul
0191 213 0970
Fx: 0191 246 1428
www.gurukul.org
Wk: 0191 285 1663
Dr. Anand
General Secretary Training and performances on Indian music.
Newcastle based. esp. Classical Asian musics.
Newcastle
  www.gurukul.org
Anthea Jackson
Indian Classical Music Promotions.
Newcastle based. esp. Classical Asian musics.
Emphasis on training and bringing expert musicians to UK Newcastle
Common Purpose
0191 221 0275

Deborah Jenkins
Northern Director
Supportive of the arts
Newcastle
Newcastle Community Empowerment Fund
0191 230 6380
www.newcef.org.uk Communications Officer Government initiative.
Working with public sector, private sector & community groups.
Newcastle
Germaine Stanger
0191 281 1564
Fx: 0191 281 1564

Germaine Stanger
Consultant Arts consultant Newcastle
 
0191 281 2104
Fx: 0191 281 2104
0191 281 1564 Arts Consultant Visual Arts consultant Newcastle
Racial Equality Council
0191 232 7639
Fx: 0191 232 5751

Osa Omorogbe
Newcastle
Kevin Stephens
01661 843347
Fx: 01661 844399

Kevin Stephens
Music & arts service consultancy Freelance arts journalist. Produces Hexham Festival
Lecturer in Music.
Northumberland
Prudhoe Youth Session Youth Leader Youth Activities Northumberland
Creative Partnerships - North & South Tyneside
0191 454 1234
www.creative-partnerships.com
Heather Walton
Creative Director Arts & Community funding for young people
Project funding for local projects. Regional office.
Tyne & Wear
S.T.R.I.D.E.
0191 455 6680
Fx: 0191 454 4998

Doug Payne
Youth Development Officer S. Tyneside Resource for Initiating Dev'lpt of Economy
Helping young people via music projects
Tyne & Wear
South Tyneside Council
0191 427 1717
www.southtyneside.gov.uk
Joe Peterson
Culture & Wellbeing Officers Local authority arts support work Covers South Shields, Jarrow, Hebburn Tyne & Wear
 
Richard Jago
Culture & Wellbeing Senior Assist Community & Leisure Services Officer. Covers South Shields, Jarrow, Hebburn Tyne & Wear
Y.M.C.A. Training
0191 427 1522
Fx: 0191 427 1540
Youth Leader Skills Training for young people
Youth arts.
Tyne & Wear
Sunderland Voluntary Sector Partnership
0191 416 0343
Fx: 0191 416 0343

Linda Brewis
Area Community Development Worker Voluntary Sector Development
All kinds of voluntary orgaisations and workers supported
Tyne & Wear
Mel Todd
0191 536 0988

Mel Todd
Works with young people in Sunderland
Mainly kids interested in DJ workshops
Tyne & Wear
Iron Press
0191 253 1901

Peter Mortimer
Literary publisher. Arts Reviewer (incl Drama), writer Tyne & Wear
British Federation of Festivals
0191 413 2154

E.H. Taylor
North East Delegate Organisation of dance, speech and music festivals Tyne & Wear
AIM Music & Management
0191 413 2891

Sarah Wright
Music development project. Linked to Aim Management.
Music skill development training.
Tyne & Wear
Washington Music Collective
0191 219 3455
0191 417 1381
Doug Walker
Chairman Live Music Collective based at the Washington Arts Cente Tyne & Wear
North Tyneside Youth Music www.ntymc.tk
Paul Thompson
Youth music initiative. Tyne & Wear
The Base Project
0191 253 2127

Katrina Fox
Young peoples project 16-25 Tyne & Wear
The Base Young Peoples Project
0191 253 2127

Alison Currie
Drop-in Centre and Training Scheme Tyne & Wear
Ponteland Young People's Session Youth Worker Youth activities Tyne & Wear
Blackhall Youth Project
Robert McGouran
Youth music work. Tyne & Wear
Customs House
0191 454 1234
Fx: 0191 456 5979
Ext: 232
Joe Peterson
Arts In The Community Officer Venue. Cap: 200 & 400. Well equipped.
LADA. Oversees arts provision across the borough.
Tyne & Wear
Polar Productions www.polar-productions.com
Tim
Arts production and educational work Tyne & Wear
Low Simonside Community Assoc.
0191 428 3377

Julie Betteridge
Community project - youth & music., Tyne & Wear
Low Simonside Community Association
0191 428 3377

Wal Hobson
Community project - youth & music., Tyne & Wear
Inclusiveness Project
0191 200 6986

Darren Humphries
Youth Work project Tyne & Wear
Buddle Arts Centre
0191 200 7132
Fx: 0191 200 7142
Tickets: 0191 200 7141
Jessica Bell
Arts Resources Officer Venue. Cap:100-160. Own P.A. & LX. Easy get-in.
General purpose arts venue. No Smoking.
Tyne & Wear
North Tyneside Arts
0191 200 5415
Fx: 0191 200 8910 mike.campbell@northtyneside.gov.uk
www.northtynesidearts.org.uk
Jessica Bell
Arts Programmes officer Arts & Community Services Dept.
Produces Annual Fish Quay music festival. May.
Tyne & Wear
Tyneside Disability Arts
0191 200 7267
Fx: 0191 200 7359
Alt. Fx: 0191 200 7267
Ron Moule
Support network for artists
Also has strong national links
Tyne & Wear
Musicians Union - Wearside
0191 584 1071

John Allen
M.U. Representative. Wearside regional rep. of this UK-wide support agency. Co. Durham
Seaham Rock Bands
0191 581 9118

Margaret Blackwell
bands Co. Durham
Easington Music Collective
0191 526 9063

Gavin Scollen
Promotes in Peterlee Tech. College. Co. Durham
Easington District Council
0191 527 0501
Fx: 0191 527 3868
www.easington.gov.uk
Adam Sutherland
Arts Development Officer Arts Development Officer for Easington and Peterlee
LADA Contact
Co. Durham
 
0191 527 0501 DC ext: 2238
LC ext: 2281

Lee Kirby
Dave Clark

Cultural Development & Tourism
Arts Development Officer
Arts Development Officer for Easington and Peterlee
Incl. annual music festival in Easington & Peterlee.
Local authority for Easington and Peterlee Co. Durham
City of Sunderland Library and Arts Centre
0191 514 8416
Fx: 0191 514 8444

Kari Vickers
Community Arts Officer Community arts work in the city Sunderland
Mental Health Matters
0191 510 3399
Fx: 0191 510 2639

Liz Tierman
Support agency for people with learning difficulties
Runs projects and advice. Branches across North East.
Sunderland
Northern Gallery of Contemporary Art
0191 514 1235
Fx: 0191 514 8444
www.ngca.co.uk
Ele Carpenter
Curator Contemporary arts and craft gallery Sunderland
Esther Salamon www.artforconferences.com
Esther Salamon
Arts development worker. Runs Art for Conferences.
Chair of Waygood Gallery
Member of South Tyneside Arts Forum Sunderland
Sunderland Arts Development Agency
0191 514 1235
Fx: 0191 514 8444
www.sunderland.gov.uk
Piers Masterson
Arts Officers Local authority Arts Officers Sunderland
  Direct: 0191 514 8403
Katherine Pearson
Arts Development officers Arts Development worker.
LADA Contact
Sunderland
Sunderland Council for Voluntary Service
0191 565 1566
Support for voluntary & community groups Sunderland
Live Music Society - Sunderland University Manor Quay venue: 514 4179 Treasurer Sunderland University Student Society
Rock music performance & interests.
Sunderland
Radio Sunderland for Hospitals
0191 565 6256
Fx: 0191 516 0669

Grant Lowery
Studio Manager Hospital radio broadcaster.
MOR. RSL from Summer 1999. Training sessions - Sundays.
Sunderland
Meridian Alternative Education
0191 565 9375
0191 565 9375

Nadine Cummings
Financial Administrator Youth charity. Sunderland
Creative Partnerships - Durham & Sunderland
0191 565 1913
www.creative-partnerships.com
Fiona Lockwood
John McGagh
Fiona Cowley

Creative Programmer
Communications Manager
Team Assistant
Arts & Community funding for young people
Project funding for local projects.
Regional office. Sunderland
The Farringdon Jubilee Arts & Community Project
0191 522 8490

Helen Moore
Music & arts training. Support for young people. Sunderland
Sunderland Arts Development Agency
0191 514 8459
www.sunderland.gov.uk
Zoe Channing
Assistant Head Culture & Tourism Local authority Arts Officers Sunderland
Sunderland Detached Youth Project
0191 553 7409
0191 534 2391

Dave Murray
Education & Community Services Touring collective of young people
11 - 25 age range
Sunderland
Unity Organisation
0191 565 9990
Fx: 0191 564 0943

Tahri Khan
Promotes the annual Sunderland Mela event
Supports culturally diverse activities
Sunderland
Healthy Living Centre
0191 549 1429

Kelly Woods
Project involved in youth music.
Accredited course giveing a qualification.
Sunderland
Sunderland City Council
0191 553 7553
www.sunderland.gov.uk
Irene Lucas
Leisure Services Facilities Mgr. Local Authority Leisure centres and facilities Sunderland
Infinite Arts
0191 564 0833
Fx: 0191 564 0692

Pauline Taylor
Arts development projects Sunderland
National Glass Centre
0191 515 5555
Fx: 0191 515 5556
www.nationalglasscentre.com
Ann Fletcher - Head of Arts
Director Exhibition space.
Can be used as a hireable venue. Contact Events Office
Sunderland
Creative Partnerships - Durham & Sunderland
0191 565 1913
www.creative-partnerships.com
Lorna Fulton
Head of Programming Arts & Community funding for young people
Project funding for local projects. Regional office.
Sunderland
University of Sunderland
0191 515 2000
www.sunderland.ac.uk
Dr. Anne Wright
Vice Chancellor Member of Northern Arts Board, Sunderland
S.C.A.M.P.
0191 552 2493
0191 510 1105

Wendy
S'land Community Arts & Mus.Collv Youth Action & support Group.
esp. Music activities & projects.
Ex: SYEP: Sunderland Youth Enterprise Project Sunderland
Sunderland City Council
0191 553 1000
www.sunderland.gov.uk
Cllr. Ralph Baxter
c/o Member Services Member of Northern Arts Board. Sunderland
 
0191 553 1012

Alison Keeper
Arts Development Local Authority licensing for bars & music venues. Sunderland
 
Cllr Robert Symonds
Leader of the Council Member of Arts Council England North East Board Sunderland
Berwick Bands Collective www.myspace.com/theotherbbc
Johnny Gray
Network of bands and musicians. Berwick upon Tweed
Community Festivals
01289 301864

Karine Neill
Co-ordinator Community Festivals & Events in Northumberland
Produces several local festivals and events
Berwick upon Tweed
Berwick District Council
01289 330044
www.berwick-upon-tweed.gov.uk Arts Officer Local Authority Arts development work Covers Bamburgh, Berwick, Seahouses, Wooler. Berwick upon Tweed
Berwick Youth Project
01289 302277
Also on: 01289 356908
Youth Worker Advice, Counselling, & Needle exchange.
Advice on health and lifestyle
Berwick upon Tweed
Alnwick Community Association
01665 602856

Mickey Sweeney
Voluntary group supporting projects for young people. Northumberland
Alnwick District Council
01665 510505
Fx: 01665 605099
www.alnwick.gov.uk
G. Campbell
Arts Officer Local Authority Arts development Area includes Alnwick, Rothbury & Amble. Northumberland
Filx Team Bar
01670 351356
Alt tel: 01670 351356

Linda Farrell
Youth worker. 13-15yr olds. Northumberland
Silx
01670 351356
www.silxonline.org
Jerry Hayes
Project Manager Former Wine Bar
Used as a drop-in advice & recreation centre by "People & Drugs".
Linked to the Middle School, High School & Community College. Northumberland
B.R.I.C. - Blyth Resource Initiative Centre
01670 353817
Fx: 01670 351269
Alt Fx: 01670 797675
Andy Treadwell
Employment and Social support Work & courses.
Includes projects with unemployed, drug users & youth.
Several musicians are based at BRIC Northumberland
Blyth Valley Arts
01670 542267
Fx: 01670 542233 s/w b/d: 01670 542000
dgarrett@bvan.fsnet.co.uk nwalsh@blythvalley.gov.uk
David Garrett, Helen Moore
Arts Development Officers Cultural industries officers.
LADA Contact.
Arts development projects. Northumberland
Cramlington Roundhouse
01670 737300
Youth Worker Health drop in centre
several youth and other services
Northumberland
Morpeth Drop-In Youth Worker Youth services Northumberland
Wooler Youth Sessions Youth Leader Youth activities Northumberland
Wansbeck District Council
01670 843456
www.wansbeck.gov.uk
Declan Baharini
Wansbeck Initiative Development and regeneration Northumberland
Castle Morpeth District Council
01670 514351
Fx: 01670 510348
www.castlemorpeth.gov.uk
Arts team: 01670 794795
Sarah Hudson
Arts Development Officer Local authority arts support programme.
LADA Contact. Strong support for dance projects.
Northumberland
Northumberland Central Library
01670 512385
Fx: 01670 518012

Hilary Metcalf
County Arts Officer incl. Blyth, Ashington, Alnwick, Berwick, Hexham.
LADA Contact. interest in theatre.
Northumberland
Aurora Project
01670 534756
Fx: 01670 534046
www.theauroraproject.org.uk
Brian Reid
Arts and crafts network.
Produces newsletter, exhibitions and training
Northumberland
Northumberland County Council
01670 534500
www.northumberland.gov.uk
Dave Bosner
Development Officer No Arts Officer as such, but can look at Arts matters
Responsible for entire County.
Northumberland
Prince's Trust
01670 542830
Fx: 01670 542876
www.princes-trust.org.uk
Simon Campbell
Supporting youth & enterprise - North Eastern region
Supports new enterprise with mentoring, grants, advice etc.
Northumberland
Wooler Development Trust
01668 282412

Tom Johnston
Support for local initiatives
Aim to sustain & develop the town
Within the Brewickshire District. Northumberland
MidNAG
01670 819802
Fx: 01670 844298

George Stephenson
Arts Officer Mid Northumberland Arts support & development Group Northumberland
Wansbeck District Council
01670 844283
www.wansbeck.gov.uk
Lisa Nevens
Arts Activities Leader Arts development work & projects Northumberland
 
01670 814444
Fx: 01670 520136 Direct: 01670 843496

Kate Hudson
Events & Festivals Local authority events incl the Wansbeck Festival
Produces and supports community events and amateur groups
Covers Blyth & Ashington areas. Northumberland
MidNAG
01670 819802
Fx: 01670 844298

Nicholas Bolfield
Director Arts projects. All art forms.
LADA Contact.
Area includes Wansbeck, Alnwick & Morpeth Northumberland
Wansbeck District Council
01670 814444
Fx: 01670 843484 Direct tel: 01670 843442
www.wansbeck.gov.uk Arts Officers Arts development work & projects incl. Wansbeck Festival
Pro-Active.
Northumberland
Newbiggin Young People's Session Youth Worker Youth Support Services Northumberland
Creative Partnerships - Northumberland
01670 700910
Fx: 01670 700920
www.creative-partnerships.com
Anne Williams
Team Assistant Arts & Community funding for young people
Project funding for local projects. Regional office.
Northumberland
 
Sue Lovell
Operations Manager
Project funding for local projects. Regional office.
Northumberland
North East Recording Organisation - N.E.R.O.
Russ Conway
North East alliance of labels, studios & distributors  
The Cobweb Orchestra
01388 602 436
www.cobweborchestra.org.uk
Andy Jackson
Open access comunity orchestra based in Teesside Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham
Groundwork - West Durham
01388 662666
01388 661941
www.groundwork.org.uk
Helen Winskill
Youth Worker Environmental work with communities. Youth & arts work
Head Office in Birmingham
Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham
Sedgefield Borough Council
01388 816166
Fx: 01388 815374
www.sedgefield.gov.uk
Nicky Gott
Arts Development Officer Arts development project work across the borough Co. Durham
Wear Valley Arts
01388 765555
Fx: 01388 766660
www.wearvalley.gov.uk Arts Officer Arts support in the district Co. Durham
Weardale Musicians Collective
01388 528802

Hilary Holmes
Co-ordinator Showcases, education, social inclusion.
All styles of music
Co. Durham
Teesdale District Council
01833 690000
Fx: 01833 37269
www.teesdale.gov.uk
Rosie Cross
Arts Development Officer Arts Development Officer.
LADA Contact.
Co. Durham
Sedgefield Borough Council
01388 816166
Fx: 01388 817251
www.sedgefield.gov.uk
Amanda Ward Baker
Arts Development Officers Arts development project work across the borough
LADA Contact. interest in youth arts.
Co. Durham
Wear Valley District Council
01388 765555
Fx: 01388 766660
www.wearvalley.gov.uk
David Plews
Arts Development Officer Arts Officer
LADA Contact. includes Bishop Auckland.
Co. Durham
 
Mary O'Malley
Arts Development Office
LADA Contact. includes Bishop Auckland.
Co. Durham
Greenfield School
01325 300378
Fx: 01325 318 313

Jo-Anne Mason
Community Arts Co-Ordinator Community and Arts College / musician Co. Durham
Wear Valley District Council
01388 765555
Fx: 01388 766660 Saltburn office: 01287 624749
www.wearvalley.gov.uk
Clive Rawson
Arts Officer Arts Officer. esp Training & Development.
Also at 38 Oxford St, Saltburn.
Co. Durham
Darlington Civic Theatre
01325 468006
Fx: 01325 368278

Ruth Eastwood
The Administrator Theatre venue. Cap: 900
Multi purpose venue.
More suitable for established acts. Darlington
C.T.C. Theatre
01325 352004
Fx: 01325 369404
www.ctctheatre.org.uk
Paul Harman
Artistic Director Professional Theatre training & opps for young people.
Produces shows locally and on tour.
Darlington
National Association of Youth Theatres
01325 363330
Fx: 01325 363313
www.nayt.org.uk Manager Association of many youth theatre groups.
Covers groups across England & Wales.
Darlington
Darlington Arts Centre
01325 483271
Fx: 01325 365794 swiper@sedgefield.gov.uk
www.darlingtonarts.co.uk
Bonnie Davies
Education & Outreach officers Cap: 250 theatre, 200 ballroom, 100 bar
LADA contact
Darlington
Skelton Youth Empowerment
01287 652820
01287 651001 Youth Officer Independent youth development agency
Youth based initiatives
East Cleveland
Cleveland Youth Association
01287 654821

Jane Cuthbert
Youth Project Officer Independent agency
Youth based initiatives
East Cleveland
Hartlepool Borough Council
01429 523437
Fx: 01429 523477
www.destinationhartlepool.com
Susan I'Anson
Visitor Services Manager Local Authority Arts Development work. Hartlepool
 
01429 266522
Fx: 01429 869625
www.hartlepool.gov.uk
Stephen Cashman
Arts & Museums Officer Hartlepool
 
Fx: 01429 523005

David Ramage
Events Officer Arts Development Officer.
LADA Contact
Hartlepool
Middlesbrough Borough Council
01642 300202
Ext. 147 Sw b/d: 01642 245432
www.middlesbrough.gov.uk
Pat
Education & Leisure Dept. Arts Officers working on youth arts programme. Middlesbrough
 
01642 315244
Fx: 01642 325539

Phil Rogers - Head of Dept
Arts & Leisure Middlesbrough
 
Jenny Hall
Arts Officer Arts development.
Includes music and young people's projects.
Middlesbrough
W.E.A.
01642 211165
Fx: 01642 219670
Youth Leader Youth information and development. Arts projects.
Youth music
Middlesbrough
The Cleveland Community Foundation
01642 314200
Fx: 01642 313700
www.communityfoundations.org.uk
Kevin Ryan
Director Funding for community development and support work.
Local projects and events. Not sponsorship.
Middlesbrough
Fairbridge
01642 327583
ext 248

Lindsay Kyle
Project working with dissafected youths age 14-25 yrs Middlesbrough
Cleveland Arts
01642 264651

Matt Hutchinson
Education and Music Coordinator
LADA Contact
Middlesbrough
Creative Partnerships - Tees Valley
01642 737 580
www.creative-partnerships.com
Claire Frawley
Creative Director Arts & Community funding for young people
Project funding for local projects. Regional office.
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough Borough Council Leisure Services
01642 263849
Fx: 01642 221866 Sw b/d: 01642 245432
www.middlesbrough.gov.uk
Alt tel: 01642 263849
Christine Harforth
Festival & Events Officer Supports Middlesbrough Mela, Womens Festival etc.
LADA Contact.
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough Borough Council - Events
01642 729138
Fx: 01642 300276
www.middlesbrough.gov.uk
Judith Croft
Festivals and Events Manager Arts development work Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough Music Collective
01642 860006
www.studio64.org.uk Collective representative Music collective based in Studio 64 studio & facility.
Live music event production.
Middlesbrough
Studio 64
01642 860006
Fx: 01642 219122
www.studio64.org.uk
Paul Burns
Studio manager Community Recording studio (24track). Band promotions.
Transport & affordable P.A. hire. Training. Supportive.
Middlesbrough
Tees Valley Arts
01642 264653
rosi.lister@teesvalleyarts.org.uk
www.teesvalleyarts.org.uk
Simon Smith
Communications Officer Regional Arts development organisation
LADA Contact
Middlesbrough
Tees Valley Creative Partnership
01642 264651
Fx: 01642 264955
Alt. Mob: 07967463012
Carol Alevroyianni
Creative Director Regional Arts development organisation
C.A. is former WOW (cf) Creative Director
Middlesbrough
Abi Barker
01207 282228

Abi Barker
Arts worker for young peoples projects
Also at Middlesbrough Council
Middlesbrough
Redcar & Cleveland Council www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
Joanne Hodgson
Arts Development Officer Formerly included Langbaurgh Borough Council
LADA Contact
Middlesbrough
Creative Partnerships - Tees Valley
01642 737 580
www.creative-partnerships.com
Adele Blakey
Operations Manager Arts & Community funding for young people
Project funding for local projects. Regional office.
Middlesbrough
 
Lucy Johnson
Project Coordinator
Project funding for local projects. Regional office.
Middlesbrough
 
Sarah Fairless
Team Assostant
Project funding for local projects. Regional office.
Middlesbrough
North East New Music
Aubrey Colling
Development & Promotional Organisation
Promotes contemporary orchestral music in the North
North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire County Council
01609 780780
Fx: 01609 778199
www.northyorks.gov.uk
David Morgan
Local Authority Arts worker
Especially working with youth orchestras.
North Yorkshire
Connecting Youth Culture
01609 780780

Paula Taylor
Youth Arts Coordinator Youth music project work.
All styles of music.
North Yorkshire
Pied Piper Project
01653 668551
www.piedpiper.org
www.theshed.co.uk
Sarah Derbyshire
Music & poetry project for young people 5-15yrs.
See also "The Shed" venue.
North Yorkshire
Connecting Youth Culture
01609 532618
www.c-y-c.co.uk
01642 646802
Matt Burrows
Project Co-ordinator Organisation running youth music projects.
Runs 6K Vision Records.
Northallerton
S.R.C.G.A Ltd
01642 733908
www.srcga.com
Tracy Roberts
Community group supporting music education for 8 yrs on Stockton on Tees
Stockton M.B.C.
01642 526465
Fx: 01642 527037
www.stockton-bc.gov.uk
Jan Doherty
Borough Arts Officer Borough Council responsible for Leisure facilities. Stockton on Tees
Stockton M.B.C. Arts
01642 393939
www.stockton-bc.gov.uk
Alison Clarke
Arts Development Officer Borough Council responsible for Leisure facilities. Stockton on Tees
W.E.A.
01642 868331
Fx: 01642 605838

Nicky Hannif
Youth Worker Youth work.
Youth arts
Stockton on Tees
Jazz Action
01642 805016
Fx: 01642 805016
www.jazzaction.co.uk
Adrian Tilbrook
The Co-Ordinator Promotion agency (and drummer).
Jazz. includes networking & tours.
Stockton on Tees
Georgian Theatre
01642 674115
01642 674115

Tim Oxnard
Venue Manager The Stockton Music Collective's venue. Cap: 100.
rock / indie etc. Local bands on Sats.
Stockton on Tees
From Teesside With Love (F.T.W.L.)
01642 633817
Fx: 01642 860006
www.ftwl.co.uk
Paul Burns
Project supporting and promoting local bands.
Showcases and mini-tours of bands from the Teesside area
Stockton on Tees
The Cobweb Orchestra
01642 873 973
www.cobweborchestra.org.uk
Liz Carlisle
Open access comunity orchestra based in Teesside Teesside
Core Music
01434 609092

Mike Coleman
Music information & resources for local musicians Hexham, Northumberland
Hexham Young People's Session
01434 605211
Youth Worker Hexham, Northumberland
Queens Hall Arts Centre
01434 652477
Fx: 01434 606043
www.queenshall.co.uk
Geoff Keys
The Arts Manager Theatre venue. Cap: 400 (raked seating).
Full F.o.H and tech facilities. No wings.
LADA contact. Covers Tynedale district Hexham, Northumberland
Academy of Contemporary Music
01483 500800
Fx: 01483 500801
www.acm.ac.uk
Brendan Byrne
Music Business Tutor Music training. Skill development for young people.
"Europes leading school for rock and pop musicians".
Guildford
Guildford Borough Council
01483 44767
www.waverley.gov.uk/arts
George Longland
Arts Development Officer Arts development work.
Runs 'Live & Direct' music project.
Guildford
Hart District Council
01252 622122
Fx: 01252 774411
www.hart.gov.uk
Rod Auty
Leisure Officer Arts Development Hampshire
East Hampshire District Council
01730 234391
Fx: 01730 267366
www.easthants.gov.uk
Liz Panton
Community & Arts Officer Arts Development work Covers the towns: Petersfield, Alton, Whitehill, Bordon, Horndean Hampshire
Rushmoor Borough Council
01252 398743
Fx: 01252 398765
www.rushmoor.gov.uk
Richard Mann
Arts & Cultural Officer Arts Development Hampshire
South East Music Alliance
01737 210848
http://ds.dial.pipex.com/sema/
Richard Coppen
aka SEMA Confederation of music businesses & workers in Surrey
Membership by subscription.
Projects to support musicians & music SMEs. Information resource Reigate, Surrey
Surrey County Arts
01483 728711
Fx: 01483 725980
www.surreycc.gov.uk
Imogen Haig
Arts Officer Arts support and development work throughout Surrey Surrey
Woking Borough Council
01483 743690
www.woking.gov.uk
Stephanie Carter
Arts and Events Coordinator Arts support. Surrey
Lychgate Youth Trust
01483 205394
www.lychgateyouthtrust.org
Bruce Paterson
Youth Worker Youth clubs for parishes of Albury, Chilworth & Shere. Surrey
Mid Sussex District Council
01444 477275
Fx: 01444 450027
www.midsussex.gov.uk
Donna Hall
Local Authority Arts Development
Covers Burgess Hill, East Grinstead & Haywards Heath.
Sussex
 
01444 458166
Fx: 01444 450027 Arts tel: 01444 477275

Sarah Elderkin
Community Arts Officer
Covers Burgess Hill, East Grinstead & Haywards Heath.
Sussex
Horsham Live Music Alliance
01342 714994
Music collective with gigs at the Gatwick Copthorne Hote West Sussex
Canterbury City Council
01227 862000
Fx: 01227 763727
www.canterbury.gov.uk
Roger Vick
Licensing Local authority licensing of bars and music venues
Also chair of Kent Licensing Forum
Canterbury
Music For Change
01227 459243

Tom Andrews
Co-ordinator National centre for popular music projects.
Includes Carnival event in Ramsgate.
Canterbury
Canterbury City Council
01227 862000
Fx: 01227 763727
www.canterbury.gov.uk
Debra McGee
Arts Development Officer Local authority arts development work.
The capital city of east Kent.
Canterbury
Canterbury Arts Council
01227 721374
www.cac.waveflex.com
Roger Jennison
President Local arts development agency supporting music orgs.
80 Member orgs.
Covers Canterbury, Whitstable & Hearne Bay. Canterbury
Sounds New
01227 721374
www.cac.waveflex.com
Amelia Power
Administrator Local contemporary classical music agency.
Bringing new music to Kent, esp. young people.
Canterbury
Dover District Council
01304 821199
Fx: 01304 827269
www.dover.gov.uk
Esme McConnell
Arts Development Officer Local Authority Arts Department Dover
Eastbourne Borough Council
01323 410000
Fx: 01323 638686
www.eastbourne.gov.uk
Direct: 415470
Janet Mein
Head of Cultural Ddevelopment Local authority East Sussex
Youth Music - South East
08701 417484
www.rhythmix.org.ukuk
Mark Davyd
Regional Director Youth music project coordination for the S E region
Based at Rhythmix
Hastings, East Sussex
Kent County Council
01795 476545
Fx: 01795 428376
www.kent.gov.uk
Pat Tomlinson
Arts Officer County council arts unit.
Covers Sittinbourne area.
Kent
Kent County Council
01303 850123
www.kent.gov.uk
Melanie Blatchley
Arts Officers County council arts unit.
Covers Shepway / Folkestone area.
Kent
Kent County Council
01227 742441
Fx: 01227 368705
www.kent.gov.uk
Victoria Wheeldon
Arts Officer County council arts unit.
Covers Canterbury & Swale.
Kent
Kent Community Foundation
01233 653200
www.kentcf.org
Iain McArthur
Voluntary and arts support for the County
All types of artistic activity considered.
Kent
Shepway District Council
01303 850388
Fx: 01303 852502
www.shepway.gov.uk
Krystyna Matyjaskiewicz
Arts & Tourism Officer Local Authority Arts Development Covers Folkstone, Hyde, Lydd, New Romney, Dymchurch Kent
 
01843 223626
Fx: 01843 293015

Sheena Watson

Covers Thanet, Dover, Deal.
Kent
Loud Living
01843 577630
www.kentmusicscene.com Youth music project.
Guitar, bass, drums, songwriting, clinics, DJs.
Kent
Pie Factory Music
01843 577612
Fx: 01843 232120
www.kentmusicscene.com
Caroline O'Reilly
Music project involving young people.
A variety of workshops and events for infants to 20's
Kent
Thanet District Council
01843 231721
Fx: 01843 295393
www.thanet.gov.uk
Caroline O'Reilly
Local Authority Arts Development Kent
 
Christina McQuaid
Arts Development Officer Kent
3D studios music organisation. Young people
Rock, pop. Evenings.
Kent
Gravesham Borough Council
01474 564422
Fx: 01474 337453 Alt tel: 01474 337000
www.gravesham.gov.uk
Brian Tourle
Arts & Entertainment Manager Local authority arts development work
Community work, school projects, festivals. Supportive of arts. t
Area covers Gravesham & Dartford Kent
Kent County Council
01474 356940
Fx: 01474 320284
www.kent.gov.uk
Inderjit Sandhu
Arts Officer County council arts unit
Covers Gravesend & Dartford
Kent
Beat Project Youth music project Kent
Medway 'n' Maidstone Bands www.mnmbands.co.uk
Claire Fun
Support network for bands & musicians Kent
Kent Music Scene .com
01843 577630
www.kentmusicscene.com
Caroline
Music projects and network run by Thanet Music Zone
Youth music projects and workshops in Margate/Ramsgate
Kent
Medway Music / Swale Youth Forum / MM2k
01795 429420
www.medwaymusic.net
www.parklifefestival.org.uk
Linda Warwick, David Wright
Chair Support organisation for musicians, promoters & venues
Focussed on the network of Gillingham - Sittingbourne.
Promoted the Medway Music Parklife 2000 Festival Kent
Seta
Mark Brown
Southern England Touring Agency Music and drama worker
Networking and support for music in Chatham / Rochester
Supports a network of venues for music, dance & drama. Kent
Breathe www.thebreatheproject.com
Scott
Promoter Music project. Kent
Swale Borough Council
01795 580068
Fx: 01795 669097
www.swale.gov.uk
Direct:01795 424341
Katrina Carter
Local authority Kent
Kent County Council
01732 320284
Fx: 01732 320284
www.kent.gov.uk
Louise Pettifer
Arts Officer County council arts unit
Covers Sevenoaks & Cranbrook
Kent
Upbury Arts
01634 852341
Fx: 01634 853574

Jo Price
Community Arts & Learning Manager Community arts and education.
Strong music base.
Kent
Tunbridge Wells Council
01892 526121
Fx: 01892 534227
www.tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Sally Staples
Leisure Services Local authority arts team
Operates the Trinity Arts Center, Assemby Hall & Forum
Kent
Soundhole
01634 250286
www.soundhole.org.uk
George Crozer
Bi-monthly open mic night held in the village hall.
Young bands and new or unsigned music.
Kent
Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council
01732 884522
Fx: 01732 841421
www.tmbc.gov.uk
Shirley Franklin
Arts development Officer Local authority Arts development Kent
Medway Council
01634 332842
Fx: 01634 332848
www.medway.gov.uk
Howard Barnes
Arts Department HoD Local authority arts development work in the
Covers Chatham, Rochester, Strood.
Kent
 
Dave Cotton
Arts Development & Youth Arts Local authority arts developemtn Kent
Ashford Borough Council
01233 637311
www.ashford.gov.uk
Christina Fuller
Arts Development Officer Local authority arts development Kent
Sevenoaks District Council
01732 722000
www.sevenoaks.gov.uk
Allison Wright
Arts development Officer Local authority arts development.
Also serves Edenbridge & Swanley.
Kent
Kent & East Sussex Gig Guide
01303 893472
Fx: 01303 893833
www.kentgigs.com
Chris Ashman
Music listings and news. Published via web.
Also maintains Kent Musicians Web
Kent
Kent County Council
01622 751764
Fx: 01622 754980
www.kent.gov.uk
Jenny Bowmer
Arts Officers County council arts unit
Covers Ashford & Maidstone
Maidstone, Kent
 
01622 696498
Fx: 01622 696419

John Rice
Cultural Projects Manager County council arts unit.
See also quarterly "Kent Arts Now"
Maidstone, Kent
 
01622 696489

Victoria Danville
Arts Officer County council
Publishes quarterly "Kent Arts Now"
Maidstone, Kent
Maidstone Borough Council
01622 602000
www.maidstone.gov.uk
Brian Weddell
Cultural Services Manager Local Authority Arts development work. Maidstone, Kent
Creative Partnerships - Kent
01843 294 783
www.creative-partnerships.com
Emily Davis
Team Assistant Arts & Community funding for young people
Project funding for local projects. Regional office.
Margate
 
Jessica Bartindale
Operations Manager
Project funding for local projects. Regional office.
Margate
 
Fiona Kingsman
Project Manager
Project funding for local projects. Regional office.
Margate
 
Nicki Setterfield
Creative Programmer
Project funding for local projects. Regional office.
Margate
Youth Music www.youthmusic.org.uk
Bridget Whyte
Regional CoOrdinator Youth Music developmental and support projects.
Southern region. Milton Keynes to Southampton.
 
Josaka www.josaka.com
Kevin Harrington
Organisaion supporting & promoting live music in Berks Berkshire
Bracknell Forest Borough Council
01344 354186
Fx: 01344 354100
www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk
Vincent Pailiczka
Director of Leisure Services Local Authority Arts Development - see also South Hill
Inc. Ascot, Binfield, Cranbourne, Ranelagh, Camberley.
Berkshire
Waterside Centre Music Club
01635 41269

Sue Edgar
Youth Worker Rehearsal facilities & meeting space for young musos.
Pop & rock gigs. DJs. Thurs evenings and Sundays.
Berkshire
West Berkshire Council
01635 519578
www.westberks.gov.uk
David Appleton
Head of Culture & Youth Services Arts Development work across the county
See also ffice at Sundal Ho, Cheap St, RG14 2AF
Area includes Hungerford, Newbury, Mortimer. Berkshire
Surrey Youth Music & Performing Arts
01344 483311
www.southhillpark.org.uk Music making workshops
based at South Hill Park Arts Centre
Berkshire
Ark - South Hill Park Arts Centre
01344 483311
www.southhillpark.org.uk
Brendan Brophy
Administrator Music making workshops
Arts Centre tel: 01344 427272 & 484858
Berkshire
Wokingham District Council
0118 974 6000
Fx: 0118 978 9078
www.wokingham.gov.uk
Iain Root
Arts Development Officer Arts Development Area includes Newbury, Woodley, Bracknell Berkshire
Concert Promoters Association
01491 575060
01491 414082

Stuart Littlewood
Chairman Representative body for promoters Berkshire
Windsor Arts Centre - Next Generation
01753 859421
Fx: 01753 621527

Graham Steel
Venue & young people project - meeting space & perform's
rock, indie, jazz
Berkshire
Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead
01628 798888
Fx: 01628 796738
www.rbwm.gov.uk
Sean Kearns
Leisure & Cultural Dev. Manager Arts Development
Local council
Berkshire
Buckingham County Council
01296 383108
Fx: 01296 382259
www.buckscc.gov.uk
John Whitter
Arts Officer Arts Development work across the county Buckinghamshire
South Buckinghamshire District Council
01895 837306
Fx: 01753 676214
www.southbucks.gov.uk/ Leisure & Culture Arts Development work across the county Buckinghamshire
Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council
01256 845686
Fx: 01256 845200
www.basingstoke.gov.uk
Lee Price
Arts Development Officer Local Authority Arts and Leisure department Hampshire
 
Symon Easton
Arts & Heritage Manager Local Authority Arts Unit
esp. public art and museums.
Hampshire
Test Valley Borough Council
01264 368000
Fx: 01264 36899

Michael Johnson
Arts Officer Arts Development Hampshire
Reading Borough Council
0118 939 0394
Fx: 0118 939 0472

Tammy Bedford
Arts Manager Arts Development Reading
Salisbury District Council
01722 434307
Fx: 01722 434632
www.salisbury.gov.uk
Rachel Efemey
Arts Development Officer Local Authority Arts Development work Salisbury
Bass Connection
01722 337850
Fx: 01722 334752

Rose Saul
Young people music skills project & music events.
See also Zombie projects.
Salisbury
Zombie
01722 337850
Fx: 01722 334752
Music project in Salisbury
Also Bass Connections projects.
Salisbury
Music 4 Slough
01753 539300

Graham Surtees
Youth Music developmental and support projects. Slough
Creative Partnerships - Slough
01753 470324
Fx: 01753 470325
www.creative-partnerships.com
Jessica Jhundoo
Alistair Will
Trina Dillon
Emily Hazell
Patty Cohen

Operations Manager
Programme Manager
Development Coordinator
Team Assistant
Creative Director
Arts & Community funding for young people
Project funding for local projects.

Regional office.
Slough
Slough Borough Council
01753 875576
Fx: 01753 692499

Andy Lee
Arts Development Officer Arts Development work in the town Slough
Headmix Collective
Ed
Group of musicians and DJs
Various combinations in a dub stylee
Surrey
Skyline Studios
01372 729337

Jez Larder
Studio Manager Youth/Community/Music Surrey
Spirit
01372 374434
Youth Worker Music workshops for young people
Dance musics. Run during evenings & weekends.
Surrey
Music Industries Association
01372 750600
Fx: 01372 750515
www.mia.org.uk Representative body for instrument retaillers
Formerly at Grove Ct., Hatfield Road, SL1 1QU
Surrey
Brighton Irish Arts Network
01273 233249

Michael NcNulty
Network of promoters and venues. Brighton
National Music Network
01223 514932
www.nationalmusicnetwork.com
David James Earnshaw
supports unsigned bands with showcases etc.
Promotes cross-organisational publicity.
Brighton
Brighton Music Network
01273 880439

Allan McGowan
Phil Nelson
Musician and music business support organisation Brighton
Brighton Music Network www.brightonmusic.net
Lisa Holloway
Musicians support organisation East Sussex
Brighton Underground
01273 818150
Fx: 01273 818152
www.brightonunderground.com
Peter Carr
Music industry seminars, meetings, training & events.
Supportive of live music, workers in all art forms.
Brighton
Harmony In The Community / Harmony Culture
01273 766626
DH mob: 07773 396792
www.harmonyculture.com
Ruth Carter
Event Manager / Promoter Organisation for multi-cultural art & music.
Workshops, music/dance events, consultancy.
Brighton
Arts Council England - South East
01273 763000
Fx: 0870 242 1257
www.artscouncil.org.uk
Penny King
Music Officer Arts funding agency. Grant giving & policy development Covers Kent, Surrey & Sussex, Hants, Bucks, Oxon. Brighton
Youth Music - Brighton www.youthmusic.org.uk
Rob Brown
Regional Coordinator Music making workshops, based in Brighton. S.E.region
Good links with community music workers & organisations
Brighton
Sound Phenomenal
01273 411828

Dennis Byrne
Youth Worker Youth Music project Brighton
AudioActive & Sounds Phenomenal
01273 410858
Fx: 01273 220817
www.brighton-hove.gov.uk
Dom Pates
Projects in dance, bands and singers for 11-25yr olds
Opportunities for young people's development.
Brighton
The Backstage
01273 417552

Simon D'Souza
Project Developer Youth Music project with rehearsal space Brighton
East Sussex County Council
01273 481871
Fx: 01273 480092
www.eastsussexcc.gov.uk
Hillary Lane
Arts Department Local Authority Arts development
Includes provision in Hastings
Brighton
Brighton & Hove City Council
01273 290000
P.M. Direct: 01273 292534
Fx: 01273 292555
www.brighton-hove.gov.uk
Sarah Elderkin
Paula Murray
Sarah Tanburn

Creative Industries Officer
Arts & Culture Project Manager
Director of Culture & Regenerat'n
Local authority support for cultural enterprises, development and cultural strategy Brighton
South East Folk Arts Network
01273 541453
Fx: 01273 554189
www.sefan.org.uk
Penny Allen
Performers, promoters, agents, clubs & tutor network.
Traditional music. Workshops, seminars, support, advice
Brighton
Sensa
01273 818150
Fx: 01273 818152
www.sensa.org.uk
Peter Carr
Music network and support for music workers in the SE Brighton
Brighton Young People's Centre
01273 293632
www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/youth/projects
Julia Box
Many youth work projects run from here. Brighton
Arts & Business - South East
01273 738333
Fx: 01273 738666
www.aandb.org.uk
Leslie Wake
Director Agency for matching business sponsorship
with arts events / companies.
Brighton
East Sussex County Library Service
01273 481754
Fx: 01273 481261
www.eastsussexcc.gov.uk
Anita Cundall
Information Officer, ESCIS Local authority services for information and resources East Sussex
Brighton Rock Music
Pete Fountain
West Sussex
Gravity Project
01273 263132

Matt Langridge
Leisure & Direct Services Support organisation for music in the South Coast
Overseen by Adur District Council
West Sussex
Adur District Council
01273 263000
Fx: 01273 454847 Direct: 01273 263274
www.adur.gov.uk
Pamela Driscoll
Arts Officer Local authority Includes Shoreham, Lancing, Southwick & Somting West Sussex
Adur District Council - Gravity
01273 263000
www.adur.gov.uk
Matt Langridge
Local authority West Sussex
Chichester District Council
01243 785166
Arts tel: 01243 534793
www.chichester.gov.uk
Anne Bone
Arts Officer West Sussex
West Sussex County Council
01243 777100
www.westsussex.gov.uk
Jo Egerton - Dance
Arts Service Local authority arts development department West Sussex
Eastleigh Borough Council
023 8068 8187
Fx: 023 8062 9466
www.eastleigh.gov.uk
Cheryl Butler
Tourism & Arts Officer Arts Development Hampshire
New Forest District Council
023 8028 5474
Fx: 01703 285457
www.nfdc.gov.uk
Martin Devine
Assistant Director Leisure Servs. Arts Development Hampshire
Fareham Borough Council
01329 824864
Fx: 01329 281528

Russell Davies
Arts & Entertainments Manager Arts & Entertainments Manager Hampshire
Gosport Borough Council
023 92588 311
Fx: 023 9251 1186

Nigel Draycott
Arts Development Officer Arts Development work across the borough Hampshire
Havant Borough Council
023 9244 6406
Fx: 023 9247 4174
www.havant.gov.uk
Alt tel: 023 9244 6633
Sandy Hopkins
Arts Development Officer Arts Development and event promotions.
Post is shared with Havant County Council
Hampshire
Isle Of Wight Council
023 8083 2730
Fx: 023 8033 7593
www.iow.gov.uk
Maria Wilkinson
Arts Development Officer Arts Development Isle of Wight
 
01983 821000
Leisure & Culture Local authority Isle of Wight
Quay Arts Centre
01983 522490
Fx: 01983 526606 Box Off: 01983 528825
http://home.btconnect.com/quayarts/
Virgil Philpott
Arts venues. Theatre Cap: 134.
Also galleries, cafe, workshops and smaller rooms.
Isle of Wight
Sounds Workshop
01534 874263

Colin Gilbaut
Youth Worker Music skills opportunities & Education Jersey, Channel Islands
Route 66
023 9286 3741
Arts & youth music project. Portsmouth
Portsmouth City Council
023 9283 4183
Fx: 023 9283 4904

Chris Carrell
City Arts Officer Arts Development work Portsmouth
Music Fusion
023 9283 4144
www.musicfusion.org.uk
Lyn Colbeck
Project Director Youth Music project coordination
Portsmouth & South East Hampshire
Portsmouth
Blurb
023 8071 2246
023 8071 2383
www.blurb.org.uk
Claire Perry
Editor Music info resource for young musicians + performers. Portsmouth
African Caribbean Centre
023 8022 6036
Cultural organisation promoting occasional events. Southampton
Artswork
023 8063 0960
Fx: 023 8071 2383
www.artswork.org.uk
Ruth Jones
Director Arts & youth project. Runs music workshops
Focus on young bands and women in music.
Supports the Route 66 music resource centre Southampton
Upstart
023 8063 0960
Fx: 023 8063 2949
www.artswork.org.uk The Editor Youth Arts Network Magazine.
Quarterly. Supports young people's arts.
Southampton
The Grip - Wildern School
01489 783821

Steve Cox
Jenny Critchlow
Youth Arts Workers Youth arts & music project. Meeting space & facilities Southampton
Blues in the South
Bob Pearce
Blues gig network and news Southampton
Southampton City Council
023 8022 3855
Fx: 023 8033 7593
www.southampton.gov.uk
Christine Rawnsley
Arts Development Officer City arts officer Southampton
Artswork
023 8063 0960
Fx: 023 8071 2383
www.artswork.org.uk
Lesley Prew
Arts Development/Youth Arts
Manages several projects.
Southampton
Hampshire County Council
01962 846002
Fx: 01962 841644
www.hants.gov.uk
Michael Fuller
Senior Arts Officer County arts officer
Includes Southampton, Winchester, Portsmouth, Fareham
Winchester
Winchester City Council
01962 848175
Fx: 01962 841365

Marilyn Michalowicz
Arts Development Officer Arts Development work Winchester
Nicola Cairncross
01903 522712
Alt tel: 01903 609765
www.artistmanager.co.uk
Nicola Cairncross
Life coach and music manager
Matches artists to managers.
Worthing, West Sussex
Youth Music www.youthmusic.org.uk
Karen Yair
Regional CoOrdinator Youth Music developmental and support projects.
South West region - Cornwall, Devon & Dorset.
 
Fusion / Bournemouth Spiral Partnership
01202 462107
Fx: 01202 462106
www.fusionyc.co.uk
Geraint Griffiths
Centre Manager Youth music project for rock, pop, dance and film.
Rehearsal rooms, venue & workshops incl production.
Bournemouth
Move on Up
01202 547247
Fx: 01202 54567
www.moveonup.co.uk New Deal 4 Musician Managers Music Business training & mentoring. Bournemouth
Bournemouth Borough Council
01202 451804
Fx: 01202 451851
www.russell-cotes.bournemouth.gov.uk
Victoria Pirie
Senior Arts & Museums Officer Arts Development
Educational programme of workshops & events
Bournemouth
Baseline
01202 433849
01202 426905
Mike Davies
Music worker Performance resources for young people. Evening gigs.
Rock, metal, indie. Covers Bournmouth-Brighton.
Bournemouth
Artists in Cornwall www.artistsincornwall.com Network of visual artists and art facilities
Includes a directory of UK galleries.
Cornwall
North Cornwall Arts
01840 214220
Fx: 01840 214221
www.ncarts.org.uk
Sue Richardson
Project Coordinator Performing arts development and support.
Music and drama projects.
Cornwall
North Cornwall District Council
01208 893253
Fx: 01208 893232
www.ncdc.gov.uk
David Brown
Arts Office Local authority support for the arts.
Small grants available.
Cornwall
Bude Youth Project
01288 356313
www.bude.co.uk/neetside/bude-youth-project
Vicky Morris