If you're involved in the music business or just have a passing curiosity, whether amateur or professional, The South East Music Alliance will help you get the most out of music.

Since SEMA was established in 1996 we've been helping people from ALL sectors of the music industry based in the S.E. of England. Our membership includes musicians, songwriters and performers, as well as recording studios, record companies, managers and agencies. Some of our activities include organising special networking events, periodical newsletters, marketing and business advice, fund raising, promoting new local talent and organising live concerts.

• Help create better opportunities for new bands, musicians, singers, songwriters and producers.
• Endeavour to increase the number of live venues in the region.
• Help raise the level of creative skills and expectation amongst local musicians, songwriters, managers and publishers.
• Find and promote local talent.
• Help keep recording and manufacturing costs to a minimum through 'collective bargaining'.
• Keep our members informed of music industry developments through periodical newsletters.
  

• Organise business and social 'networking' opportunities and marketing seminars.
• Create a healthier music scene in the SE of England and raise awareness for musicians, bands and artists in the region.
• Encourage local music companies and entrepreneurs to communicate and work closer together.
• Increase the region's competitiveness on the world music market.
• Organise membership into levels which will reflect members' requirements and be open to anyone with an interest in music who wishes to join.
  

Although S.E.M.A. is a non-profit organisation, a small membership fee is charged to cover administration costs. At the first inaugural meeting it was agreed that subscriptions should reflect the requirements of each level of membership.

1) Associate Members £ 5.00 per year
For non-professional artists, songwriters, musicians, and anyone interested in music and the music business. Members in this category receive a basic listing on our website (if required), newsletters, cut price entry to gigs, invitations to selected meetings and seminars, and access to specific areas of information.

2) Amateur / Semi-Pro Members £15.00 per year
For amateur or semi-professional bands, recording artists and managers. In addition to the above, members in this category receive information on available discounts, advice on production and marketing etc.., inclusion on the S.E.M.A. regional Gig Exchange data base, and a higher level of access to available information platforms

3) Full (pro) Members £25.00 per year
Designed primarily for professional bands, recording artists and managers. In addition to the above, members in this category also receive business information, record company A&R news, touring opportunities, available discount offers on studios, graphic design and marketing etc.., enhanced listing on our website, inclusion on the S.E.M.A. National Gig Exchange data base, and a higher level of access to available information platforms.

4) Corporate Members £40.00 per year
Members in this category include Record Companies, Studios, Managers, Promoters, Publishers, Retailers and people working within the music and entertainment industries on a professional level. In addition to the above services, corporate members receive discounts on all available offers, full access to all information platforms, legal advice on copyright and business issues, international licensing, marketing, promotion and sales opportunities, and invitations to participate in the organisation of seminars and special networking events.

SEMA also offers free membership to people who wish to contribute voluntary services and help with the organisation of events etc.. Please write for details.