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Scottish Music Industry Association now offering Free Basic Membership At XpoNorth in Inverness, Dougal Perman, Executive Chair of the Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA), announced that the organisation tasked with representing and developing Scotland’s music industry is now offering a new basic level of membership – free for all and open to everyone involved or interested in music business in Scotland.
* Book workshop places * Apply to Music Business Model Innovator (MBMI); a new business development programme for music companies launching later this year * Apply for tickets to MBMI events * Take part in SMIA networking events As well as the introduction of Basic Membership, the SMIA has also re-vamped it’s paid membership levels, offering enhanced benefits. With a sharp focus on common rather than competing interests; a commitment to communicate and cooperate across all areas of the industry and, above all, a determination to deliver services, projects and a programme of events that are both meaningful and of benefit, the SMIA is inclusive, positive and progressive; meeting need, realising potential and encouraging ambition. With basic membership free for all, join SMIA and start growing your music business today. newsletter * Access the SMIA’s learning resource library * Access to curated research report library * Participate in SMIA research
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Dougal Perman The announcement was made at the XpoNorth Opening Party, co-hosted by the SMIA, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and Celtic Media Festival. During his speech, Dougal highlighted that the introduction of free Basic Membership has only been made possible through the instrumental support of Creative Scotland, with the SMIA having joined the Creative Scotland Regular Funding Network for 2018–2021. The funding awarded to the SMIA will see the organisation deliver a pioneering, innovation led development programme, designed to build infrastructure and nurture business talent in Scotland’s music industry. Basic Membership of the Scottish Music Industry Association entitles members to: * A general Scottish music industry SMIA
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