Membership
Early Career membership
For music creators aged 18-24, in Higher or Further Education, or have graduated in the last 3 years.
£52 a year
Or pay £4.67 a month
(Including VAT)
Join
Standard membership
For songwriters and composers starting out in their career or experiencing growing levels of success.
£95 a year
Or pay £8.25 a month
(Including VAT)
Join
Professional membership
For established songwriters and composers who are voting members of PRS or another Performing Rights Organisation.
£171 a year
Or pay £14.58 a month
(Including VAT)
Option to pay via PRS royalties
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Joint membership
Become a joint member with the Musicians’ Union, Music Producers Guild or Qube studios to get more benefits at discounted rates.
Up to 25% discount
JoinJoin a community of thousands of songwriters and composers
As a member of The Ivors Academy, you are part of a community of talented songwriters and composers across all genres and crafts
Member benefits
Connect with music creators, support our campaigns, access exclusive opportunities and take your career to the next level.
Explore the benefits in detail
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Be part of our community
Join a community of thousands of fellow songwriters and composers
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Mentoring
Access to a range of creator focused mentoring programmes
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Events
We run socials and mixers, webinars, conferences, writing sessions and workshops - all free or discounted for members
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Legal referral scheme
We recommend lawyers who can provide a general advice consultation, free of charge, related to your music profession
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Insurance cover
Up to £5 million public liability insurance; equipment and IT insurance up to £5,000, including events up to 300 people
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Free and discounted entry for Ivor Novello Awards
Enter your music for the most prestigious awards for songwriters and composers
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Campaigning and lobbying
For the rights and value of songwriters and composers
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Stay up to date
With exclusive opportunities, discounts and industry news
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Exclusive discounts
On tickets for The Ivors and The Ivors Classical Awards, and from our partners, including the Apple Store
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Be part of our decision making
Professional members can be elected to our Senate and Board, and are eligible to join our award juries
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Reduced administration fee on CopyDan income
If you're a member, our administration fee for handling your CopyDan royalties is reduced from 10% to 8%
Growing your career
Navigating the music industry can be difficult. 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, funding advice and more.
Campaigning for your rights
We campaign and lobby for the value and rights of songwriters and composers. Our advocacy champions our members’ rights and promotes the unique value they create in Parliament, with the music industry and beyond.
Our campaigns
Connecting with songwriters and composers
A career as a songwriter or composer can often mean working independently, without a network close by. Our community and networking events provide opportunities for collaboration, sharing advice and mutual support.
Our events
Celebrating your achievements
Judged by acclaimed songwriters and composers, The Ivors and The Ivors Classical Awards, are some of the most important and respected awards in music. A coveted Ivor Novello Award, like those awarded to Stormzy, Adele, Elton John, Charli XCX and Judith Weir, recognise a music writer’s achievements at the height of their craft.
Our Awards
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