Some sites around the web that you may find useful
Musicians Union ( UK)
Musicians Union MCPS /PRS Alliance Royalty Collection Agencies in the UK Creative Scotland One stop shop for the Arts in Scotland International Federation of Arts Councils The International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACCA) is the global network of arts councils and ministries of culture.IFACCA aims to benefit artists, arts organisations and communities worldwide.Their vision is a dynamic network, sharing knowledge and creating understanding to enrich a world of artistic and cultural diversity. UNESCO Visit Unesco and look at the various ways win which UNESCO works to protect and promote cultural diversity WIPO World Intellectual Property Organisation. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations. It is dedicated to developing a balanced and accessible international intellectual property (IP) system, which rewards creativity, stimulates innovation and contributes to economic development while safeguarding the public interest.WIPO was established by the WIPO Convention in 1967 with a mandate from its Member States to promote the protection of IP throughout the world through cooperation among states and in collaboration with other international organizations. Its headquarters are in Geneva, Switzerland. BERNE CONVENTION Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works FIPR Implementing The European Copyright Directive Sites related to the Gaelic Arts Fèisean nan Gàidheal The organisation which supports the development of community-based Gaelic arts tuition festivals throughout Scotland. And the 'parent body' of Blas Festival Blas Festival Highland wide festival based in Gaelic language song and traditoinal music with locl national and international performers With 40+ events annually in September, this is fast being hailed as a festival of international standing. Pròiseact nan Ealan The National Gaelic Arts Agency Bòrd na Gàidhlig Tha Bòrd na Gàidhlig ag obair chum maith na Gàidhlig, agus tha sinn a' dèanamh ar dìchill ann an co-bhuinn ri Riaghaltas na h-Alba, muinntir na h-Alba agus na buidhnean Gàidhlig gus piseach a thoirt air còr a' chànain. Tha e mar phrìomhachas do Bhòrd na Gàidhlig an àireamh luchd-labhairt is luchd-cleachdaidh na Gàidhlig a mheudachadh, agus gum bi meas is miadh air a' Ghàidhlig 's a cultair air feadh Alba. Bòrd na Gàidhlig works to promote Gaelic, and strives in partnership with the Scottish Executive, the people of Scotland and the Gaelic organisations to improve the status of the language. It is a priority for Bòrd na Gàidhlig to increase the number of Gaelic speakers and users, and that Gaelic and its culture are respected and esteemed throughout Scotland. Guide to Gaelic Radio and Televsion Scottish Parliament Gaelic Pages Fiosrachadh is naidheachdan mu dheidhinn Parlamaid na h-alba anns a' Ghaidhlig Stòrlann Nàiseanta na Gàidhlig A national partnership to support Scots Gaelic education. The Highlands & Islands Enterprise Network - Iomairt na Gaidhealtachd Community and economic development agency for the northern and western half of Scotland. An Comunn Gaidhealach America An Comunn Gàidhealach America (The Gaelic Society of America) strives to promote and preserve the Gaelic language and culture by supporting Gaelic language study and interest in Gaelic literature, song, music, art and history in North America and the world. Comunn Gaidhlig Astrailia The Scottish Gaelic Association of Australia Tosg, the Gaelic Theatre Company Scotand's only professional Gaelic drama company. Brian O hEadhra Inverness based Gaelic Forum An Comunn Gàidhealach An Comunn Gàidhealach is a voluntary membership organisation, with charitable status, founded in Oban in 1891 as a vehicle for the preservation and development of the Scots Gaelic language. Gaelic Society of Inverness The site of the Gaelic Society of Inverness which was established in 1871 for the specific purpose of cultivating the language, poetry and music of the Scottish Highlands and generally furthering the interests of the Gaelic speaking people. Iomairt Chaluim Chille - The Columba Initiative The Columba Initiative provides Scottish and Irish Gaels with the chance to meet each other more often and to learn more of the language, heritage and lifestyles of one another. Comann nam Pàrant On this site is current news on the work of Comann nam Pàrant, information on Gaelic-medium Education (GME) and the opportunity to communicate with parents throughout the country. Also good list of links to other relevant sites. Comunn na Gàidhlig Comunn na Gàidhlig (CnaG) was established with Scottish Office support in 1984 as a co-ordinating Gaelic development agency. Operating at local, regional and national levels, CnaG is a company with charitable status. Clì - The New Gaels Clì is a campaigning charity which promotes the Scots Gaelic language. Its aims are to disseminate information on Gaelic and Gaelic affairs and to act as the voice of Gaelic learners and non-traditional speakers |