Benslow
Instrument Loan Scheme lends high quality instruments
(mostly string with some woodwind) to talented young
players being held back by the lack of a suitable instrument.
Age range: from 6 - 25yrs, or the end of full time/post
graduate education. www.benslow.org
Young
Concert Artists Trust, as an agency, represents outstanding
young classical soloists and chamber ensembles at the
beginning of their professional careers. www.ycat.co.uk
Through
an annual programme of festivals Britain’s young
musicians are given the opportunity to develop their
creative talents and abilities. www.mfy.org.uk
The
ISM is the UK's professional association for musicians.
Its aim is to promote the art of music, the interests
of musicians, and to provide its members with complete
professional support on an individual basis, throughout
their careers. www.ism.org
The Musicians'
Union represents musicians working in all sectors of the
music business. As well as negotiating on its members'
behalf with all the major employers in the industry, the
MU offers a range of services tailored for the self-employed
by providing assistance for full-time professional, semi-pro
and student musicians of all ages. www.musiciansunion.org.uk
The
Musicians Benelovent Fund is the music business’s
own charity. They provide help and support to all musicians
and their dependants and also to those in related occupations
in any area of music. www.mbf.org.uk
