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MEMBERSHIP

JOIN THE IVORS ACADEMY

We are the UK’s only community for songwriters and composers. We are run by our members who create music across all styles and genres. If you write songs, symphonies or syncs you should join us.

By joining our community you will raise your voice by connecting with music creators, grow your career through events and mentoring, and support our campaigns that fight for your rights.

STANDARD MEMBER

If you are a music creator, whether just embarking on your career or experiencing growing levels of success, join us as a Standard Member.

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Professional MEMBER

If you are an established professional songwriter or composer, find out more about Professional Membership.

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Under 25 member

If you are a songwriter or composer at the start of your career aged 18-24, join us as an Under 25 Member.

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Joint membership

We’ve partnered with the Musicians’ Union to give you access to career supporting benefits at a discounted rate.

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Join a community of thousands of songwriters & composers

As a member of The Ivors Academy, you’re part of a network of music creators across all genres and crafts

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Raise your voice, campaign for change and grow your career.

  • BE PART OF OUR COMMUNITY

    Join a collective of thousands of fellow music creators

  • MENTORING

    Access to a range of creator focused mentoring programmes

  • MEMBER EVENTS

    Across the year, we host seminars, conferences, networking events and more

  • EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS INCLUDING THE APPLE STORE

    Enjoy discounts from our partners, including Apple hardware and software

  • ACCESS TO LEGAL REFERRAL SCHEME

    We recommend lawyers who can provide a general advice consultation, free of charge, related to your music profession

  • INSURANCE COVER

    Up to £5 million public liability insurance; equipment and IT insurance up to £5,000, including events up to 300 people

  • ENTER OUR AWARDS WITH A DISCOUNTED FEE

    Enter your works into The Ivors and The Ivors Classical Awards with discounted entry fees to pay for members

  • CAMPAIGNING ON YOUR BEHALF

    On the issues that matter to music creators today

  • REGULAR INFORMATION

    Industry news, inspirational interviews and all our activity

  • FUNDING ADVICE

    We offer all Ivors Academy members up to 3 hours of advice from an experienced consultant on 1 funding application at a time

GROW YOUR CAREER

Navigating the music industry can be tough. We’re here to support your career with help, advice and guidance. We provide all of our members with access to mentoring, an extensive programme of events, a legal referral scheme, insurance cover and more.

MPs at a Fix Streaming rally in Westminster, London

WE FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHTS

As a collective, we are stronger together. We campaign internationally to protect the rights of music creators and fight to ensure they are treated fairly.

OUR CURRENT CAMPAIGNS
People at a party

MEET FELLOW CREATORS

A career as a music creator can often mean working independently, without a network of colleagues close by. Our community and networking events allow for collaboration opportunities, advice sharing and support.

Shakira with the Special International with Apple Music award at The Ivors 2022, Grosvenor House London, Thurs 19 May 2022.

WE CELEBRATE YOUR TALENT

Our two flagship awards, The Ivors and The Ivors Composer Awards are the most important awards in the industry because they are judged and awarded by respected songwriters and composers. Winning an Ivor is the highest accolade in music for creators.

Our Awards

RAISE YOUR VOICE

Together, our voice is stronger. Become a member today.

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Would you like to support us?

Whilst our membership is exclusively for music creators, we are extremely grateful for the Friends, Patrons, Supporters and Partners of The Ivors Academy who support our work.

Find out more about the ways in which you can support us
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