www.bpi.co.uk
The BPI is the representative voice of the UK recorded music business.
www.musicindie.com
The Association of Independent Music is a non-profit-making trade organisation for independent record companies and distributors in the UK.
www.musicweek.com
All the news from the music business.
www.pi-accountants.co.uk
For UK advice on tax and accounting matters.
www.wearepublic.co.uk
They designed this site and have lots of other great graphics.
www.companieshouse.gov.uk
Information on companies and legal requirements.
www.hmrc.gov.uk
Information on all UK tax related matters.
In the music industry, a music publisher (or publishing company) is responsible for ensuring the songwriters and composers receive payment when their compositions are used commercially. Through an agreement called a publishing contract, a songwriter or composer "assigns" the copyright of their composition to a publishing company. In return, the company licenses compositions, helps monitor where compositions are used, collects royalties and distributes them to the composers. They also secure commissions for music and promote existing compositions to recording artists, film and television.