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	Making Music - Formerly known as The National Federation of Music Societies, they provide artistic information, training and support services to amateur and semiprofessional musicians. They also represent local music societies.
	British Association of Barbershop Singers - Information on the Association with news and events, and chorus locator.
	South East Music Schemes - Registered charity providing talented musical artists to venues and promoters in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Includes biographies and information on promoters, booking, and the organisation.
	China People Promotions - Promotes Chinese traditional arts. History of Chinese music, instruments, musician profiles, audio samples, and activities.
	Incorporated Society of Musicians - Professional association for all musicians in the UK. Details of services, press releases and highlights of monthly journal.
	Onejam.co.uk - Promotes South Asian artists in the UK including Bhangra Bands, DJs and Producers, Performers and Musicians.
	British Academy of Composers and Songwriters - Representing the interests of over 3,000 UK music writers. Includes information about membership, and activities.
	British Music Rights - A trade organisation promoting the interests of composers, songwriters, music publishers and their collecting societies by raising awareness of copyright and piracy issues like MP3 downloading.
	Cavatina Chamber Music Trust - By taking chamber music to schools, and children to concerts, Cavatina introduces young people to ensure audiences in the future. Information on their activities, membership, and contact details.

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