Welcome to BAMT

The British Association for Music Therapy (BAMT) is the professional body for Music Therapy in the UK, providing both practitioners and non-practitioners with information, professional support, and training opportunities. It is also a charity committed to promoting and raising awareness of Music Therapy, and providing information to the general public.

Latest from BAMT

EVENT

13 November 2025

BAMT Charities & Community Groups Network Meeting

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EVENT

15 November 2025

European Music Therapy

This year’s theme is “Breathe in Music.”

EVENT

15 November 2025

BAMT Trainee Event: Exploring Approaches

We are pleased to announce our next BAMT Trainee Event: Exploring Approaches! Shaped by input from student reps, this online event will include presentations from 3 experience HCPC registered Music Therapists discussing their career pathway and how it has been shaped by different perspectives and approaches including Neurologic Music Therapy and International working.

RESOURCE

Clinical Career Development Framework for Art, Drama, & Music Therapists

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RESOURCE

Music Therapy in Early Years

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HMRC

Claim your Tax Relief now!

Did you know you could be eligible to claim tax relief on your BAMT membership fees? Whether you are employed (and paying the fee yourself) or self-employed, you can make a tax claim. BAMT is officially listed under 'Approved professional organisations and learned societies' on the HMRC website.

Who Can Claim?

• Members who have personally paid their BAMT membership fees within the past four years.
• This also includes your registration fee with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

How to Claim Your Tax Relief:

For detailed guidance on claiming tax relief, please visit: HMRC Guidance on Tax Relief for Professional Fees and Subscriptions - Refer to the list under "M" for Music Therapy British Association (BAMT).

For claiming tax relief on your HCPC registration fee, please check THIS PAGE.

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Use our Find A Therapist tool to help locate a music therapist near you. Filter by Therapist Name & Location as well as the Age Group and Clinical Activity they specialise in.

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