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FRMS - WHO ARE WE? The Federation of Recorded Music Societies (FRMS) can claim to have played its part in developing greater enthusiasm and understanding of recorded classical music over a substantial portion of the past century. The Federation was formed in 1936 as the National Federation of Gramophone Societies. Although the title has changed to reflect more recent developments, the aims of the movement have remained basically unaltered and the attraction is still present in the 21st century as well over 100 societies continue to meet on a regular basis. ADVANTAGES OF AFFILIATION TO THE FRMS The Federation was formed in 1936 as a voluntary association of societies in the British Isles for the purpose of protecting their interests and furthering their aims. Twenty-three Societies originally affiliated - now the number is well over 100. Our main function is to manage licensing arrangements with Performing Right Society Ltd (PRS) and Phonographic Performance Ltd (PPL) for the licences necessary for performing recorded music in public, on terms favourable to our members. The fees are greatly reduced from those normally applied by these organisations for individual licences. A particular benefit of this arrangement is that it is the society itself that is licensed and not the premises. This means that the society is covered for PRS and PPL wherever it chooses to meet. |
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LATEST NEWS Bradford-on-Avon RMS This society has responded creatively to the lockdown by taking to the airwaves. John Davies Another sad announcement: John Davies has died. Tony Pook We regret to announce the death recently of Tony Pook. Coronavirus: Advice to Societies The earlier advice to societies that they should decide for themselves whether to suspend activities has clearly been overtaken by events, and all societies will by now have suspended their activities. Even when restrictions are eased, however, societies may not find it easy to resume meeting as normal. If any societies have difficulty in this respect, secretaries (or other officers) should feel free to contact the Federation Secretary or any other committee member for advice and possible assistance. Cheques Please note that under the present circumstances there may be some delay before cheques sent to the treasurer can be banked. Sell Your Unwanted Vinyl
If you have any old vinyl records you
want to get rid of, we have found a shop willing to buy them. Please
contact George Steele AGM 2019 Norwich Opera Club celebrates 50 years in 2020 Another good article on the benefits of vinyl Watch the great-great-grandson of Liszt playing La Campanella Lower down on the same page: him playing at age 7 American website with useful technical information on turntables Please note latest COPYRIGHT information Opera Links (from a reader)
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