SAGE to begin publishing the British Journal of Music Therapy

London, UK. SAGE Publishing today announces that it is to begin publishing the British Journal of Music Therapy the flagship journal of the British Association for Music Therapy, the professional body for music therapy in the UK.

A peer-reviewed journal for music therapists and other professionals interested in all aspects of music therapy, the British Journal of Music Therapy publishes original articles or essays that have direct relevance within the field. The journal encourages a variety of perspectives and approaches in its content; from research studies, to professional or political issues, e.g. training, employment or ethical issues, and historical reviews.

British Journal of Music Therapy co-editor Tessa Watson remarked:

“Beginning publication with SAGE Publishing is the start of a new era for the British Journal of Music Therapy, one that we are sure will ensure the growth and expansion of the journal for years to come. Working together with the British Association for Music Therapy and SAGE, we are excited to develop the reach and impact of the journal within the field of music therapy, providing a key forum for discussion and debate.”

Ben Saul, Chair of British Association of Music Therapy Trustees commented:

“The British Journal of Music Therapy is set to be a vital space for practitioners, as well as those interested more generally in music therapy, to debate, discuss and consider new and emerging methods within the field. We look forward to working together with SAGE, a global publisher with a strong reputation of disseminating high-quality content, and the journal’s editorial board in order to maximize the impact of the journal.”

SAGE Publishing’s Editorial Director Karen Phillips, additionally commented:

“We are delighted to welcome the British Journal of Music Therapy to our growing portfolio of psychology journals. At SAGE Publishing a key part of our mission is to support new and emerging fields of research. Working in association with the British Association for Music Therapy and the journal’s editorial board, we look forward to sharing the journal's innovative research to inform a global community of researchers, academics, therapists, as well as other professionals and seeing the impact in the field of psychology more widely.”

Find out more about the journal here.

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Sara Miller McCune founded SAGE Publishing in 1965 to support the dissemination of usable knowledge and educate a global community. SAGE is a leading international provider of innovative, high-quality content publishing more than 900 journals and over 800 new books each year, spanning a wide range of subject areas. Our growing selection of library products includes archives, data, case studies and video. SAGE remains majority owned by our founder and after her lifetime will become owned by a charitable trust that secures the company’s continued independence. Principal offices are located in Los Angeles, London, New Delhi, Singapore, Washington DC and Melbourne. www.sagepublishing.com

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. http://www.bamt.org/

The British Journal of Music Therapy (BJMT) is a peer-reviewed journal for music therapists and other professionals interested in all aspects of music therapy. The BJMT publishes original articles or essays that have direct relevance to the field of music therapy. https://uk.sagepub.com/british-journal-of-music-therapy/journal202508