- To act as a contact point for music Collectives and resource centres around the country.
- To provide training opportunities to member collectives through personnel exchanges, placements and projects.
- To assist in the setting up of new collectives in particular areas where little or no facilities exist for musicians.
- To facilitate the work of existing collectives.
- To raise the profile of the FMC and its members.
- To act as a conduit for agencies from the industry as well as other arts organisations.
- To communicate with collectives and therefore grass roots musicians.
- To provide information and advise on the music sector.






