On Song Festival: Liverpool - Partners & Supporters

Arts Council England
Arts Council England works to get great art to more people. We develop and promote the arts across England, acting as an independent body at arm's length from government.

Between 2008 and 2011, we will invest £1.6 billion of public money from government and the National Lottery in supporting the arts.

This is the bedrock of support for the arts in England. We believe that the arts have the power to change lives and communities, and to create opportunities for people throughout the country.
www.artscouncil.org.uk

The Liverpool Culture Company
The Liverpool Culture Company was established by Liverpool City Council in 2000 to lead the city’s bid to be European Capital of Culture 2008. In June 2003, following a two-year nationwide competition featuring 12 cities, Liverpool was chosen as the UK’s representative for 2008. The programme for 2008 includes more than 350 events and festivals – many of which are free – delivered in collaboration with major cultural institutions, artists, performers and venues throughout Liverpool and beyond
www.liverpool08.com

LIPA (Liverpool Institute For Performing Arts)
LIPA opened in 1996. It is dedicated to people who want to enter - and survive - the tough world of arts and entertainment, whether as performers or those who make performance possible. It took about £20m and five years' effort to create LIPA from the ground up. The result is a range of unique courses and a cultural centre with world class facilities.
www.lipa.ac.uk

MDA (Music Development Agency)
MDA (Music Development Agency) is a not-for-profit organisation which aims to enhance and improve the creative economy and music practice across Merseyside and throughout the North West region. Funded in 1996, MDA has developed over the years and now provides a number of services including enterprise development in the creative industries through to supporting music-making opportunities for young people.
www.mmda.org.uk

SAE (School of Audio Engineering)
SAE Institute is the largest worldwide private college for Audio Engineering and Digital Film training. SAE provides practical training courses, as well as academic degree programmes. The Liverpool campus opened its doors in 2002 and provides an extension of the SAE network to the North-West of England.

SAE Liverpool currently offers the Audio Engineering Programme (at Diploma level) and Electronic Music Production course (Certificate level study).
www.saeuk.com/liverpool

Merseyside ACME
Formed in 1998, Merseyside ACME exists to support and develop the Creative Industries Sector in Merseyside. They offer free assistance to creative businesses and organisations with networking, professional development opportunities and evaluation services.
www.merseysideacme.com