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What does the MIA do?

The Music Industries Association has existed in various forms for over 100 years and has been consistently dedicated towards growing the market of musical instruments by means of the mission: "MAKING MORE MUSICIANS"

Delivering this mission takes many forms and recent examples of our activities include:

  • In 2005, the MIA launched its' new "Learn to Play stand" at public shows. It gave over 1000 free music lessons to new and lapsed musicians both old and young.

  • The "Weekend Warrior" programme has been launched in over 20 UK shops and is specifically aimed at lapsed rock musicians. It has been a tremendous success and has attracted the attention of television, radio and the newspapers.

  • The MIA conducts promotional activities based on analysing academic and medical research work from all around the world. This has led to the creation of promotional campaigns such as "Get Alive!" a promotion that showcased all the beneficial aspects of music making on health, education and longevity. This campaign was successfully piloted in Surrey and has now been rolled out UK wide in association with Classic fm.

  • The Industry and our members benefit from MIA publications such as "Signposts to Success". This publication is seen as a benchmark in our Industry for statistical analysis. It is extensively used and referred to by a wide audience in the industry as the definitive measure of musical instrument sales and trends in the UK.

  • By supporting Music for Youth and the National Festival of Rock and Pop, the MIA helps to provide young instrumental musicians with showcase events, which encourage more music makers and stimulate the market.
    For more information on Music for Youth contact www.mfy.org.uk
    For more information on National Rock and Pop Festival contact r_jones9@talk21.com

  • Every year we hold the MIA Musical Instrument Awards, the most comprehensive and definitive awards for instruments and associated products in the industry.

  • The MIA led the 1998 "Campaign for Music in the Curriculum" that ended with the UK becoming the only country in the world to have compulsory instrumental education in the classroom for all children aged from 5-14 years. This has ensured not only that the market for school instruments is preserved, but that all children now have the experience of making music for many years. This must have a huge positive influence on the size of the future UK market.

  • Our members benefit from savings on a wide range of business services that we can negotiate at good rates and pass the benefits on. Examples include commercial insurance, credit card and handling fees and a free business and legal information phone line.
  • MIA Committees
    The MIA runs a number of Committees to help us shape and deliver our initiatives. Committee members come from all across the industry (not just the MIA) bringing vast experience and expertise to help the MIA achieve its’ mission.

    Select a Committee to see what they do!

    The MIA Technology Committee
    The MIA Education Committee
    The MIA Exhibitions Committee
    The MIA Market Trends Committee
    The MIA Membership Committee
    The MIA Promotions Committee
    The MIA Retailers Committee
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