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NARIP                                                                                                      The National Association of Record Industry Professionals (NARIP) promotes education, career advancement and good will among record executives.  With an emphasis on becoming better informed and more effective executives, NARIP offers professional development opportunities, educational programs and seminars, the opportunity to meet and interact with peers, a job bank, a member resume database for employers, a mentor network, a newsletter and other services. NARIP was created specifically for - and is restricted to - record industry professionals.

Nashville Songwriters Association International
NSAI is a not-for-profit association devoted to the service of songwriters. Established in 1967 by professional songwriters in Nashville, NSAI now has more than 4,500 members worldwide.

New Music West                                                                                 Largest music industry gathering on the North American West Coast.

New Music Works

Northern California Songwriters Association (NCSA)
The Northern California Songwriters Association is an industry leader dedicated to providing the Environment, Opportunities, and Tools to Nurture, Educate, and Promote Songwriters.

Performing Right Society
The UK association of composers, songwriters and music publishers.

People For The Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)

Pittsburgh Songwriters Association (PSA)
Formed in 1983, PSA is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping its members develop and market their songs. The PSA membership includes composers, lyricists, and musicians representing many different styles of music. Everyone is welcome!

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RE-PRO
The UK and international guild of record producers and studio engineers.

R&R Magazine

Rock Shop Pro Audio                                                                                                                      PSPA offers a combined package of personal, on-site consulting and professional audio equipment supply to the recording, video post, broadcast and live production industries, giving access to decades of professional technical and performance experience, and the highest quality audio equipment, acoustical treatments and interconnect on the planet.

Saskatchewan Recording Industry Association (SRIA)
A nonprofit music organization devoted to promoting and informing independent artists and songwriters on any issues relevant to their career. Extensive informative website with tons of links.

SESAC
Information about various topics, from answers to your questions about performing right organizations to the latest in news from their songwriter affiliates.

Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN)

Song Island
The songwriting organisation run by Frank Marstokk in Denmark, with workshops, concerts and other important events.

Songbridge                                                                                                                              Songbridge bridges the gap between those looking for songs and those who write them.  North America's Fastest growing A&R pitch sheet.

Songsalive!
An Australian songwriting organization now representing writers worldwide, supporting and nourishing the international songwriting community. Also check out their newsletter, Songnotes!

Songlink International (UK)                              
ABACA highly recommends this service.  Launched in September 1993, SongLink is now the leading creative resource for music publishers, songwriters, A&R, producers, artists and managers - anyone in the business of pitching or seeking songs.  Songlink provides the most up-to-date and accurate "who's looking" information to music publishers and songwriters, with hundreds of satisfied subscribers from all over the world, many of whom have successfully placed songs and made valuable new industry contacts through SongLink's second-to-none leads services.

Songwriters Association of Canada (SAC)
An association run by accomplished and active writers that is committed to the development and recognition of Canadian songwriters.

Songwriters' Association of Washington (SAW)
Songwriters' Association of Washington (SAW) was established in 1979 as a nonprofit organization for aspiring and professional songwriters. Today, SAW is a thriving organization with members located throughout the Washington, D.C. area and nationwide. SAW consists of aspiring and professional songwriters/lyricists, musicians, recording technicians, music publishers, and other music industry professionals. People of all ages and backgrounds join SAW in order to become better songwriters and learn how to sell their compositions.

Songwriters Circle of Kansas City
Support for original songwriting and songwriters in the Kansas City area. The Circle hosts featured performers and song circles each month. Sponsors of the Heartland Folks Fest 2001 and Song Contest.

Songwriters, Composers And Lyricists Association (SCALA)
SCALA is a non profit, voluntary association formed in 1987 to encourage all styles of original music. They provide information and support to songwriters, composers and lyric or libretto writers by way of workshops, seminars, regular meetings and other activities.

Songwriting Society of Australia
A non-profit organization to provide songwriters of Australia with assistance in developing and marketing their skills and offerings to the music industry.

Sonicbids 
ABACA highly recommends this service. In business since 2000, Sonicbids has become the standard way for people in the music business to send and receive press kits online. The company's main product is the Sonicbids EPK™ (Electronic Press Kit), an easy-to-use, web-based graphic interface that contains all the basic information of a musical act such as music, photos, date calendar and riders. The EPK can either be emailed to anyone with a click of the mouse or submitted in online promoter accounts through a virtual "Drop Box". Sonicbids currently has over 40,000 bands and 3,600 exclusive partners, a list that includes prominent North American events and festivals such as MIDEM, CMJ, Summerfest, North By Northeast, Jagermeister Band Sponsorship Program, NEMO, Canadian Music Week, Folk Alliance, Locobazooka!, and the Billboard Song Contest. The rapidly growing size of Sonicbids' network and widening acceptance of its product have helped it quickly become the leading online submission platform for some of the world's best-known music events. The company is headquartered at 580 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118.

Southern California Songwriters Association (SCSA)
SCSA is a local organization of songwriters with monthly meetings and a monthly showcase. All forms of music are represented, from pop, jazz, and rock to blues, ballads, and swing. Membership is free and everyone is welcomed regardless of what level their songwriting is at or what style or instrument they play.

Tandem Music Group                                                                                                                        
Offers Digital Distribution Placement, Artist Management, Consultation, Critique Evaluation, Contract Resolution and Record Management to Artists and labels in a variety of music styles.

TEOSTO
Finnish Composers and Authors Copyright Society.

United States Immigration
Great site to check out if your considering touring Internationally. United States Immigration. US Citizenship Information and Application . Green Card applications and Green Card Renewals. United States Visas information.

USA Songwriting Competition                                                                                                                                       Enter to compete in the world's leading international songwriting competition.

War Child

World Vision

VancityBands.com
Vancouver's premier indie website

VancouverCity.net

Virginia Organization Of Composers And Lyricists (VOCAL)
VOCAL is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing and promoting the art and craft of songwriting and musical composition. Membership is open to anyone with a serious interest in songwriting, composing, or lyric writing, regardless of style, whether novice or professional.

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