>Entertainment & Leisure Related Organizations
... various bodies, associations, guilds & unions that promote, help & protect

New Zealand Comedy Guild NZ
Representing the interests of comedy and comedians in New Zealand
http://www.nzcomedyguild.org.nz

Dance

International Dance Council - CID
The official organization for all forms of dance in all countries of the world. Site includes the Global Dance Directory, by far the biggest anywhere, containing more than 30,000 addresses in 130 countries. 2,000 new addresses are added every month- you can submit yours free of charge.
http://www.unesco.org/ngo/cid

Entertainment Artistes Benevolent Fund (EABF) UK
Registered theatrical charity and residential home "Brinsworth House" for the care of retired members of the entertainment profession funded by donations and the annual "Royal Variety Performance".
http://www.eabf.org.uk

Face Painting Association (FACE) UK
The Face Painting Association was formed in 1995 so that like minded people could get together and share ideas and problems in order to improve standards and raise the profile of face painting. Members have to pass a certification test in order to join and this is to ensure that all FACE Members have reached a set standard of speed and competence.
http://www.facepaint.co.uk/

Grand Order of Water Rats UK
Based in London
Film Stars to Punch and Judy Men; Pop Stars to Sporting Heroes; Comics to Dramatic Actors; Musicians to Television Presenters; Magicians to Photographers; Radio Stars to Royalty. The Grand Order of Water Rats exists as a wonderful Fraternity and Charitable Organisation.
http://www.gowr.net/
020 7278 3248

National Entertainment Agents Council UK
Details of the Council, its Members, and their ethical standards. Searchable Membership List.
http://www.neac.org.uk
+44 (0) 870 755 7612

The Agents' Association (Great Britain) UK
The largest professional trade organisation of its kind in the World. Our Member Agents represent and book all kinds of performers, celebrities and musicians within all areas of the Light Entertainment Industry.
http://www.agents-uk.com/
Tel: 020 7834 0515

Event Industry

European Mela Network
The EMN has grown from a desire by Mela organisers to have a body that represents mela interests and promotes understanding of what melas do. EMN is an independently constituted organisation with an Executive Committee made up of members who represent Melas and Mela interests in Europe.
http://www.melanet.eu/

National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) UK
The National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) is a trade association encompassing all those who are involved in the world of outdoor events.
http://www.noea.org.uk/
02086 698121

Nationwide Caterers Association (NCASS) UK
"the ONLY independant body in the Mobile Catering industry in the UK and one of the largest in the Independant catering sector we are not an insurance company or broker, we are here to help YOU! keep you legal and keep you safe."
http://www.ncass.org.uk/
Tel: 0121 603 2524

International Festivals and Events Association Europe IE
Founded in 1992, the International Festivals and Events Association Europe - IFEA Europe -  is the european affiliate of IFEA World. For the past 50 years, IFEA has serverd as the global network organization for professionals who work in the cultural festivals and public events sector.
http://www.ifeaeurope.com/
Tel: + 353 76 602 4228

Film & Television Industry

Association of Motion Picture Sound UK
We are an organisation of Film Sound Technicians based in the U.K. We currently have about 280 highly experienced members from the Film and Television Industry
http://www.amps.net/
+44 (0)20 7723 6727

BAFTA UK
"The British Academy of Film and Television Arts was created to promote and foster excellence in the film and television industries. "
http://www.bafta.org/
Tel: +44 [0]20 7734 0022

Screen Actors Guild USA
Based in Los Angeles, CA
Screen Actors Guild is the nation's largest labor union representing working actors. Established in 1933, SAG has a rich history in the American labor movement, from standing up to studios to break long-term engagement contracts in the 1940s to fighting for artists' rights amid the digital revolution sweeping the entertainment industry in the 21st century.
http://www.sag.com/
(323) 954-1600

Magicians

International Brotherhood of Magicians USA
Based in St.Louis, MO
The I.B.M. is the world's largest organization for magicians and for people interested in the magical arts. Our Brotherhood is made up of nearly 13,000 members worldwide with over 300 local groups called Rings in more than 73 countries.
http://www.magician.org/
(314) 845-9200

The Magic Circle UK
Based in London
The most prestigious society in the fascinating world of magic and illusion. We have an international membership of around 1500, all dedicated to promoting and advancing the art of magic, an entertainment as popular today as when our famous club was formed in 1905.
http://www.themagiccircle.co.uk/

Music Industry

British Phonographic Industry (BPI) UK
Based in London
Representing thousands of UK labels, it has over 400 members large and small, who between them account for in excess of 90% of the UK music market: these include the four major labels (EMI, Sony, Universal and Warner Music), music companies such as manufacturers, online aggregators and distributors, and hundreds of independents.
http://www.bpi.co.uk/
+44 (0)20 7803 1300

FolkArts England (FAE) UK
Based in Derbyshire
FolkArts England is a national development agency for Folk, Roots, Traditional and Acoustic Music in England. It is an Arts Council England funded organisation and incorporates the Association of Festival Organisers, Folk Arts Network, Shooting Roots (youth project) and Direct Roots directory
http://www.folkarts-england.org/
Tel 01629 827014

Music Aid
The official World Music Foundation(WMF)website. Find out about WMFs work world wide and how you can EARN MONEY helping them to make the world a better place through music.
http://www.musicaid.org

Musicians' Union (MU) UK
The Union representing musicians in Great Britain and the UK, featuring business files, news, history and information about joining the union
http://www.musiciansunion.org.uk/

South Eastern Discotheque Association (SEDA) UK
Mobile disco, DJ and discotheque association in the south east of England (Sussex, Kent, Surrey, London and Essex). Hire a member for your occasion or join the organisation. Advice for DJ's or those who wish to book a DJ
http://www.seda.org.uk

The Association of British Orchestras UK
Based in London
The ABO exists to support, develop and advance the interests and activities of the orchestral profession in the UK. 
http://www.abo.org.uk/
+44 (0)20 7287 0333

The Performing Rights Society (PRS) UK
The PRS collects and distributes licence fees for the public performance and broadcast of musical works.
http://www.prs.co.uk/
020 7580 5544 

Arts Council England UK
Arts Council England is the national development agency for the arts in England, distributing public money from Government and the National Lottery.
http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/
0845 300 6200

Arts Marketing Association UK
Based in Cambridge
The AMA is the professional development body open to all arts professionals passionate about bringing arts and audiences together in the UK and internationally.
http://www.a-m-a.org.uk/
Tel: 01223 578078

The Independent Theatre Council UK
Based in London
ITC is the management association and industry lead body for performing arts organisations and individuals working in the field of drama, dance, opera and music theatre, mime and physical theatre, circus, puppetry, street arts and mixed media.
http://www.itc-arts.org
020 7403 1727

The Arts Council of Northern Ireland UK
Based in Belfast
Our mission is to place the arts at the heart of our social, economic and creative life.
http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/
T: +44 (28) 90385200 F: +44 (28) 90661715

The Scottish Arts Council UK
The Scottish Arts Council is the lead body for the funding, development and advocacy of the arts in Scotland. 
http://www.scottisharts.org.uk/
+44 (0) 131 226 6051

Theatre

Equity - The British Actors Union UK
The trade union representing performers and artists. Protecting the rights of actors, directors, choreographers, stage management and designers.
http://www.equity.org.uk/
020 7379 6000

National Council for Drama Training UK
Based in London
The National Council for Drama Training (NCDT) was established in 1976
http://www.ncdt.co.uk/
020 7387 3650

Society of British Theatre Designers UK
Based in London
Theatre designers working in the UK, contact information, and pictures of design work.
http://www.theatredesign.org.uk/
Tel: 020 7242 9200

Theatrical Management Association (TMA) UK
Based in London
TMA is the pre-eminent UK wide organisation dedicated to providing professional support for the performing arts. Our members include repertory and producing theatres, arts centres and touring venues, major national companies and independent producers, opera and dance companies and associated businesses.
http://www.tmauk.org/
Tel   020 7557 6700

Other

Parents Online UK
If you are a parent of a child of primary school age, make Parents Online your first stop on the web. You'll find information about education and leisure activities, news and online debates
http://www.parents.org.uk

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