The Council for Music Organisations in Norway is a council for co-operation between independent music organisations. The Council for Music Organisations in Norway (Norsk musikkråd) was established in 1976. Our aim is: • to coordinate and initiate cooperation in the music business • to administrate the economical means that are at CMON's disposal to the best interest of the music business • to coordinate and initiate political cooperation in matters of music and culture The main task is to co-ordinate and look after the interests of music organisations in different matters concerning authorities and public institutions. The main aim of such effects is to increase the public acceptance of music as an important part of national culture and provide better conditions for music education and music activities. We are member of the European music council.