British & International Music Yearbook 2010

With over 500 pages of listings and publicity material, this is the most comprehensive classified directory of the UK classical music industry and the essential reference tool for anyone working in the field.

Artists and agents: contact details for over 2000 choirs, orchestras, opera companies and ensembles, over 3000 individual performers working in the UK, composers and artist agents.

Education: schools, colleges, universities and specialist courses.

Events and promotion: worldwide festivals, summer schools and competitions, concert venues, plus details of music clubs and concert promoters throughout the UK.

Instrument services: instrument manufacturers and dealers, accessory manufacturers and distributors, instrument and other equipment hire.

Marketing services: from PR and fundraising experts to promotional photographers and web designers.

Musician services: from accountants to music software suppliers, providing practical advice and services for the working musician or concert promoter

Organisations: music information services, professional bodies, associations, charities and special interest groups.

Publishers: sheet music publishers from the UK and abroad, book publishers, journals and periodicals.

Recording services: record companies, studios and production facilities.

Retailers: music retailers, expert music book and classical record dealers.

PLUS an introductory magazine section with advice and information on a range of subjects, including the industry's favourite websites, hiring an orchestra, musical activities during the winter, getting work in corporate entertainment, a look into how traditional retailers are diversifying, performing opportunities away from the concert platform.