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Receive the free and informative MPG Newsletter, with concise information, relevant to our sectors of the industry. Personal invitations to all organised events and regular eNewsflashes of topics of concern to all members.

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AVID offer MPG Full Members 10% discount on standard Pro Tools products. 

From the most prestigious, award-winning productions, to music and movies made at home, Avid creates the technology that people use to make the most listened to, most watched and most loved media in the world.  

(this benefit is available only to Full Members)

 

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AIM is the trade association that looks after independent labels in the UK.  The membership is made up of everyone from the largest independent labels in the world, to self releasing artists, start-up companies and people from other areas of the music business who have found themselves owning and exploiting recordings.

The Music Producers Guild (UK) is now an affiliate member of AIM, meaning any Full Members of the MPG can join AIM with a 50% reduction off the AIM Joining Fee. 

(this benefit is available only to Full Members)

 

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McDSP has partnered with The Music Producers Guild to offer its full members 30% off all McDSP bundles (electronic delivery via iLok.com only) for a limited time. McDSP has world-renowned equalizers, compressors, tape machine and analog signal path emulators, mastering limiters, multi-band dynamics processors, convolution reverbs, guitar amp and effect simulations, sound synthesizers de-essers, noise filters, and futzers.

(this benefit is available only to Full Members)

 

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Exclusive Insurance deal: Robertson Taylor, the leading music industry insurance broker, have negotiated special terms with their various insurers on behalf of MPG members. They can arrange customised insurance packages to incorporate all your requirements including but not limited to Technical Equipment, Employers/Public Liability and Travel.

(this benefit is available only to Full Members)

 

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Penny Ganz, of P Ganz & Co, a UK music business lawyer of more than twenty years experience, offers MPG members a free 30 minute legal consultation.

(this benefit is available only to Full Members)

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Get where you want to go!

5% off car AND VAN hire when you book with Hertz: As a member of Music Producers Guild you benefit from the Hertz Member Benefits Programme which gives you 5% off our best available rates when you book a car rental. Sport, holidays or business - whatever drives you - Hertz has the key.  Make your journey smoother with Hertz NeverLost, our navigation system, and other extras to suit your needs.

Enjoy

  • 5 % off our best available rates
  • Exclusive savings on worldwide car hire
  • Save time and money with Hertz#1 Club membership
  • Rates include unlimited mileage

Let your journey begin

 

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Blink - that moment, powerful stuff

Graphic design - communicate with your market creatively & effectively

Accomplished - happy clients here

Creative - striving for memorable solutions that grab attention

Thrifty - favourable rates available to MPG Full members.

(this benefit is available only to Full Members)

 

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sE Electronics are pleased to announce a call to their ‘sE Endorsee Program’, exclusively to any individual Full Member of the MPG. Benefits include huge discounts on sE Electronics mics, Reflexion Filter products and accessories, including the brand new range of sE Rupert Neve mics. You’ll also gain access to product before it goes on general sale, the option of beta testing and access to their exclusive loan service. In return they ask you for an interview, for web and print distribution based on how you’ve used sE product and/or intend to in the future. Simple as that!

(this benefit is available only to Full Members on an individual basis. The MPG as an organization is not an official endorsee of sE Electronics)

 

Resolution

Resolution is the descerning audio practitioner's magazine of choice. www.resolutionmag.com

As a member of the MPG you can receive a free annual subscription to Resolution magazine.

 

 Foster Denovo

Build security into your finances and protect your future.

Building financial stability means taking a holistic view of every aspect of your financial life.

We have put a team of financial planners, accountants and solicitors in place to help MPG members get the most from their money. Coordinated by Paul Hicks; Partner at leading city firm Foster Denovo and an Independent Financial Adviser for over 20 years. Paul's main areas of advice cover pensions, investments, taxation and financial protection.

 

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Full members of the Music Producers Guild (UK) are entitled to a 50% discount on Individual Membership status of the APRS.

(this benefit is available only to Full Members)

 

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Professional, reliable and polite services offered. Services offered via referrals to MPG directly from other artists/professionals. Highlevel of workmanship and expertise including full restorations and repairs.

http://www.thepainteranddecorator.com/contact.htm 

Supportive discounts to full MPG members of the following:

£5K estimated work - 10% 
£5-10k estimated  work -15%
£10k+ estimated work -20%

 

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FX Rentals offer preferential rates for equipment rental to MPG members.

(this benefit is available only to Full Members)

 

Music Tech magazine

Music Tech magazine offers MPG members a FREE, 3 month, trial subscripton.

Members can continue this subscription at a 40% discount, resulting in 12 issues per year for £42.95. Those deciding not to continue with the subscription need to cancel within 7 days of receiving the 3rd free copy.

 

 

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The Unsigned Guide is a music industry contacts directory and career guide produced specifically for emerging bands, artists, music managers and the entry-level UK music industry.  The Unsigned Guide was first published in 2003 and an updated edition has been published each year since then, along with an online version (The Unsigned Guide Online) which became available in early 2009.

The current printed edition, The Unsigned Guide UK Edition 4, is packed with listings for everything from record company A&R, publishers, recording studios, producers, instrument shops to press titles, management companies, equipment hire firms and photographers. The Unsigned Guide will help any musicians with ambition anywhere in the UK.

The Unsigned Guide is pleased to offer MPG members a 15% discount available all year-round.

 

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Tape Op - The Creative Music Recording Magazine. As a member of the MPG you can receive a FREE SUBSCRIPTION.

 

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As a member of the MPG you are entitled to FREE LISTINGS.

 

  • Subscription discounts to SongLink and Cuesheet (separate tipsheet for Film/TV music).
    1 year - 15%, 6 or 3 months - 10% off each, or
    20% if you subscribe to both.
     
  • Discount rates for the A&R Registry (£30 -
    normally £45, updated every 2 months) and
    Producer & Engineer Directory (£40 - normally
    £55, updated annually) which are published out of
    Los Angeles, including comprehensive UK & USA
    listings.

   

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Loopmasters - The Sample Boutique. MPG members get a 20% discount.

 

 

 

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Music Jobs are offering MPG members an unprecedented and exclusive 50% off subscription to their services.

 

  

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Focal Press, a leading publisher of technical books, offer a 20% discount on sales of their books to MPG members.



Record of the Day

Each morning Record of the Day emails a digest of all the music business news from the national papers, as well as selected worldwide sources to more than 3,000 people across the music and media industries. Also featured is an editorially-chosen future hit, whether signed or unsigned. The 'Record of the Day' has been proven time and time again to give artists a boost. MPG members qualify for reduced subscription.


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D A Recordings flagship service,www.emusu.com, empowers record companies and artist sites with their own brand download store, stand alone or seamlessly integrated into an existing website.

10% discount on the emusu service to all MPG members.

The emusu system is an MCPS/PRS registered ecommerce platform that will allow you to take payment for digitised catalogue on your own website from anywhere in the world by credit/debit card, direct debit or even charge to a phone bill.
It’s uncomplicated. You grant us non-exclusive license to sell your music online and we build your own brand download store to sell it and pay revenue every month directly into your bank account.


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Music Tank - MPG members benefit from the trade body discounts on all MusicTank events and other offerings.

 

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15% discount offered on villas in Florida and the Laurentian Mountains, Quebec, Canada to all MPG members.


Hammond Hire 20% discount on keyboard hire (vintage Hammond organ and analogue keyboards).


(this benefit is available only to Full Members)

 

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All Studios offer a unique, up-to-date, on-line search engine and directory for Recording, Mastering and Rehearsal Studios throughout the UK. The enable users to find a Studio with the particular spec they need (eg. Mixing desk, price range, location and equipment) and lists contact info and direct links to each Studio's own website.  Also includes 'last minute' downtime offers for MPG Members only, News items and Classifieds.  Advertising space available for related services.

 

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The team at HW Fisher are dedicated to ensuring the financial security and prosperity of members of the Music Producers' Guild, and have many years’ experience in helping clients minimise their tax liability. Do you have a tax query? A free tax help line for MPG members.

 

IK Multimedia

IK Multimedia is a well known developer of audio software products for all the current major recording platforms. They are pleased to offer all members of MPG 30% discount off their range of software products, when purchased through their online webstore. Special MPG members deals are also available for their hardware products (StompIO, Total Workstation Muse Rack system,  Stealthplug, ARC Room Correction System).

Click here for more details of their products.

 

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DMS - Pro MIDI & WAV Samples, Synth Patches,Reason Refills : for all dance genres including House, Electro, Techno, Trance,
Hardstyle & Hardcore. Free downloads for members.

DMS Offers MPG Members 10% discount on all their products.

 

Studio Racks

Hand built custom racks built from timber /board. 19” racking  built to the size and design you want with good turn around times, friendly personal service and a willingness to  meet your requirements..

10% off the web site listed prices for racks and accessories for MPG members.

 

 

 


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