Music Managers Forum

Name

Music Managers Forum

Legal name

Music Managers Forum Ltd

Website

https://themmf.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Music Industry Professional Association

NAICS

Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures (7114)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Speakers, Hosts & MC Talent Management (HSACAHAC)

Keywords

• Music manager association
• Professional development
• Music industry advocacy
• Manager certification
• Music industry networking

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: The MMF generates revenue through membership subscription fees. They offer Over 30s and Under 30s Memberships with both Monthly and Annual payment options. The minimum membership term is 1 year with automatic renewal. Members can pay by credit/debit card or direct debit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Music Managers Forum (MMF) is a UK professional membership association for music managers, offering tiered membership subscriptions (Over 30s and Under 30s, monthly or annual) along with professional development programmes (MMF Hyperdrive, Manager Certification, Accelerator Programme), industry advocacy, networking events, and the annual Artist & Manager Awards. Founded in 1992, MMF serves 1,500+ music managers and is funded in part by Arts Council England.

Product overview

The Music Managers Forum (MMF) operates as a membership organization offering a single unified membership product with tiered subscription options (Over 30s and Under 30s), available on Monthly or Annual bases. The membership is complemented by professional development programmes including MMF Hyperdrive (a YouTube Music collaboration), Manager Certification, and the Accelerator Programme. Additional services include the Artist & Manager Awards, an Artist Seeking Manager portal, Events programming, and Resources. The organization functions as a community and advocacy body for music managers rather than a technology platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MMF Hyperdrive: A professional development program for music managers, developed in collaboration with YouTube Music to fast-track career development.
• MMF Accelerator Programme
• Manager Certification

Products and services

• MMF Membership Membership subscription service offering Over 30s and Under 30s membership tiers, available as Monthly or Annual subscriptions, providing access to the MMF network, resources, events, and member benefits. Minimum membership term is 1 year with automatic renewal.
• MMF Hyperdrive Professional development programme designed to fast-track the career development of talented music managers, developed in collaboration with YouTube Music.
• Manager Certification Professional certification programme for music managers to validate their expertise and professional standing in the industry.
• Accelerator Programme Support programme for emerging music managers offering mentorship, education, and networking opportunities to help develop their management careers.
• Artist & Manager Awards Annual awards ceremony celebrating achievements of artists and their managers, providing peer recognition and industry visibility.
• Artist Seeking Manager Form-based portal connecting artists seeking management with MMF members, where artists can share their details for manager consideration.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1500+ managers strong community representing UK music management

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

46 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Featured Artists Coalition (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026UK organization representing artist interests. Co-signatory of the open letter coordinated by EMMA calling for artist rights protections in AI deals.
• The Ivors Academy (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026UK organization supporting, protecting and celebrating music creators. Co-signatory of the open letter coordinated by EMMA calling for artist rights protections in AI deals.
• Music Artists Coalition (USA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026US organization advocating for music artist rights. Co-signatory of the open letter coordinated by EMMA calling for artist rights protections in AI deals.
• SONA - Songwriters of North America (USA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026US organization representing songwriter interests. Co-signatory of the open letter coordinated by EMMA.
• Association of Artist Managers (Australia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026Australian organization representing artist managers. Co-signatory of the open letter coordinated by EMMA.
• Music Managers Forum Aotearoa (New Zealand)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026New Zealand organization representing music managers. Co-signatory of the open letter coordinated by EMMA.
• Music Managers Forum CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026Canadian organization representing music managers. Co-signatory of the open letter coordinated by EMMA.
• European Music Managers Alliance (EMMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe MMF is a member of EMMA, coordinating with music manager organizations across Europe. EMMA coordinated the global open letter on AI rights signed by 31 organizations including the MMF.
• TTIKRminorOthersNext-generation digital content platform for creators and artists to monetize exclusive content directly from audiences through QR-code driven experiences at live events.
• Sound RoyaltiesminorOthersSpecialty finance company providing funding solutions to music professionals including royalty financing, tour financing, and YouTube financing. Works with creators behind works from Beyoncé, Ariana Grande, and others.
• AXSminorOthersArtist services company providing support, strategies and solutions for artists' live goals including sold-out tours, fairer on-sales, and better fan experiences.
• AirWallexminorOthersLeading global financial platform for modern businesses providing payment acceptance, billing, global accounts, corporate cards, and spend management.
• SymphonicminorOthersIndependent music distribution and marketing company founded in 2006, providing global distribution, content management, royalty collection, and label services.
• SongPushminorOthersPlatform enabling artists, labels, and managers to generate TikTok content through creator campaigns, with 130,000+ creators and 4,000+ completed campaigns in GSA region.
• WTA ConsultingminorOthersWorld Touring Artists Consulting providing visa and immigration services for the global music industry with over 35 years combined experience.
• TixelminorOthersFan-to-fan ticket exchange and waitlist tool that gives artists power to own their audience, sell out faster, and protect fans from touts and scammers.
• Music First PartnershipminorOthersEntertainment travel management company providing 24/7 service for global tour logistics with low transaction fees and exclusive negotiated rates.
• Blackstage ForensicsminorOthersDigital risk profiling and online investigation experts helping clients with privacy, digital security, and investigation of threats.
• PPLminorOthersUK music licensing company representing 140,000+ performers and recording rightsholders, licensing recorded music for public performance and broadcast.
• BANDminorOthersAccountants, advisors, and business managers to ambitious individuals and businesses across creative sectors including music and entertainment.
• YouTube MusicminorOthersCollaborating with MMF on the MMF Hyperdrive programme for professional development of music managers.
• OJK Business ManagementminorOthersAccountancy and business management company supporting creatives from music and beyond with business/personal accounts, taxation, budgeting, touring, and royalty services.
• TysersminorOthersSpecialty insurance brokerage for entertainment and music industry covering cancellation, non-appearance, equipment, liability, and professional indemnity.
• SRLV AccountantsminorOthersMid-tier firm of chartered accountants and business management specialists serving music, entertainment, restaurants, and property sectors.
• Simkins LLPminorOthersLeading media and commercial law firm with market-leading practice in media and entertainment.
• SESACminorOthersPerforming rights organization licensing public performance of 1M+ songs on behalf of 30,000+ affiliated songwriters, composers, and music publishers.
• Prager MetisminorOthersAccounting firm providing services to entertainment and music industry clients.
• Music Insurance BrokersminorOthersInsurance specialists for music events, festivals, studios, equipment suppliers and technicians from freelancers to large companies.
• Lee & ThompsonminorOthersOne of the UK's leading law firms for media, entertainment and creative industries, representing successful musicians, producers, directors, and creative talent.
• Key Production LtdminorOthersEnd-to-end manufacturing solutions in vinyl, CD, DVD, Blu-ray, cassettes, print and bespoke packaging for record labels and artists.
• Howden Insurance BrokersminorOthersEntertainment insurance and risk solutions team serving live events promoters, musicians, venues, agents and event organisers.
• Hardwick & MorrisminorOthersAccountancy firm working with artists, entrepreneurs and boutique companies in music and entertainment with international network support.
• BMIminorOthersUS music rights organization representing 8.5 million musical works created by 650,000+ songwriters, composers and music publishers.
• ASCAPminorOthersAmerican Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers - membership association of 540,000+ US composers, songwriters, lyricists and music publishers.
• AMRAminorOthersGlobal digital music collection society providing direct approach to digital licensing, collection and administration, owned by Kobalt Music Group.
• Amazon MusicminorOthersStreaming platform partner providing music distribution and discovery services.
• Global MotionminorOthersWorldwide logistics and freight forwarding company servicing entertainment sector since 2003 with air, sea, road and charter freight services.
• European Composer and Songwriter Alliance (ECSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean organization representing composers and songwriters. Co-signatory of the open letter coordinated by EMMA.
• UMAN (France)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench music managers union. EMMA member and co-signatory of the open letter on AI rights.
• Music Managers Forum NetherlandscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch music managers organization. EMMA member and co-signatory of the open letter on AI rights.
• NEMAA (Norway)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorwegian Entertainment Managers and Agents Association. EMMA member and co-signatory.
• IMUC (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman music managers and consultants association. EMMA member and co-signatory.
• Music Managers Forum SwedencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish music managers organization. EMMA member and co-signatory.
• AIM IrelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIrish independent music association. EMMA member and co-signatory.
• Music Managers Forum FinlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinnish music managers organization. EMMA member and co-signatory.
• FORMA (Spain)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish music managers forum. EMMA member and co-signatory.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Featured Artists Coalition (FAC): UK organization representing recording artists' interests, parallel to the MMF but serving artists rather than managers. Co-signatory on the EMMA AI rights letter, indicating close partnership in advocacy.

Direct peers

• Association of Artist Managers (AAM): Australian national association representing artist managers, directly comparable to the MMF as a peer national music managers organization. AAM and MMF co-signed the EMMA-coordinated open letter on AI rights.
• Music Managers Forum Aotearoa: New Zealand national music managers organization, structurally and functionally identical to the MMF. Co-signatory on the EMMA-coordinated AI rights open letter.
• IMUC (Interessenverband der Manager und Consultants der deutschen Musikwirtschaft): German association of music managers and consultants, directly comparable to the MMF in mission and structure. EMMA member and co-signatory on the AI rights open letter.
• Music Managers Forum Canada: Canadian national music managers organization serving the same persona (music managers) as the MMF. Co-signatory on the EMMA open letter, indicating direct peer collaboration.
• FORMA (Fórum Español de Managers): Spanish music managers forum, structurally parallel to the MMF as a national music managers association. EMMA member and co-signatory on the AI rights open letter.
• Music Managers Forum Netherlands: Dutch music managers organization operating as the national equivalent of the MMF. EMMA member and co-signatory on the EMMA open letter on AI rights.

Regional players

• AIM Ireland: Irish independent music association, an EMMA-coordinated peer in the same regional network as the MMF. Serves a closely related but geographically distinct market.

Broad incumbents

• AIM (Association of Independent Music): UK trade body representing independent music companies, operating at a broader level of the music industry than MMF but in an overlapping advocacy and policy space.

Others

• The Ivors Academy: UK professional association supporting songwriters and composers, serving an adjacent creator segment to the MMF's manager membership. Co-signatory on the EMMA open letter and a natural alliance partner in music creator advocacy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MMFUK
• Facebookfacebook.com/themmf
• Instagraminstagram.com/mmf_uk

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