Protect

Campaigning and support to protect the rights and earnings of songwriters and composers.

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Empower

Empowering careers with the right connections, knowledge and support.

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Celebrate

The most prestigious celebrations of songwriters, composers and their champions.

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The Ivors with Amazon Music 22 May 2025

Membership

Join the leading community for songwriters and composers. Get support, connections and opportunities to grow your career with exclusive benefits.

Member benefits

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Protect

Get legal and business advice, contract templates and insurance. Join a powerful community campaigning for your rights.

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Empower

Access networking, events and mentoring. Join writing camps, get funding advice, wellbeing support and member discounts.

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Celebrate

Be recognised for your craft. Enter your eligible music for an Ivor Novello Award and join a community that celebrates excellence.

Membership tiers

Memberships are annual and can be paid in full or in monthly instalments.

Discovery

Free

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Benefits
Strengthen our community
Join the leading organisation fighting for songwriters and composers.
Stay up to date
News and inspiration from the Academy and across classical, songwriting, media and jazz.
In-person events £
Mixers, workshops and panels, starting from £9.99 per event. Upgrade for free access.
Webinars £
Educational and inspirational online events. Starting from £6.99 per event. Upgrade for free access.
Industry contract templates £
Including commissioning, songwriting agreements and sync licence. Starting from £2.99 per contract. Upgrade for free access.
Career guides £
Covering the essentials across copyright, royalties, data and contracts. Starting from £2.99 per guide. Upgrade for free access.
On demand content £
A library of content with inspiration and essential business topics. Starting from £2.99 per video. Upgrade for free access.

Core

£99 / year
£9.99 / month

Join now
Benefits
Strengthen our community
Join the leading organisation fighting for songwriters and composers.
Stay up to date
News and inspiration from the Academy and across classical, songwriting, media and jazz.
In-person events
Mixers, workshops and panels.
Webinars
Educational and inspirational online events.
Industry contract templates
Including comissioning, songwriting agreements and sync licence.
Career guides
Covering the essentials across copyright, royalties, data and contracts.
On demand content
A library of content with inspiration and essential business topics.
Public liability and equipment insurance
£2 million public liability and £2,000 equipment insurance.
Professional indemnity insurance
Access to discounted professional indemnity insurance.
Accountancy advice
A one-hour accountancy consultation with Prager Metis.
Legal referral service
Referral to a UK industry lawyer for a 30-minute consultation.
Mentoring
Advice and support to elevate your career.
Member discounts
Discounts with high street retailers, food and drink, music software, hardware and many more.
Discounted health, dental, travel and breakdown cover
Exclusive discount on private health care, dental, breakdown cover and travel insurance.
50% off Ivor Novello Award entry
Submit your eligible music for Ivor Novello Award consideration.
50% discount for early career membership
If you are aged 18-24, a student or have graduated in the last 3 years.
25% discount for joint membership
If you’re also a member of the MU, MPG or Qube.

Professional

£179 / year
£16.49 / month

Join now
Benefits
Strengthen our community
Join the leading organisation fighting for songwriters and composers.
Stay up to date
News and inspiration from the Academy and across classical, songwriting, media and jazz.
In-person events
Mixers, workshops and panels.
Webinars
Educational and inspirational online events.
Industry contract templates
Including comissioning, songwriting agreements and sync licence.
Career guides
Covering the essentials across copyright, royalties, data and contracts.
On demand content
A library of content with inspiration and essential business topics.
Public liability and equipment insurance
£5 million public liability and £5,000 equipment insurance.
Professional indemnity insurance
Access to discounted professional indemnity insurance.
Accountancy advice
A one-hour accountancy consultation with Prager Metis.
Legal referral service
Referral to a UK industry lawyer for a one-hour consultation.
Mentoring
Advice and support to elevate your career.
Become a mentor
Build your skills and connections, and give back by supporting fellow songwriters and composers.
Member discounts
Access to all core membership discounts, plus exclusive travel and business offers.
Discounted health, dental, travel and breakdown cover
Exclusive discount on private health care, dental, breakdown cover and travel insurance.
75% off Ivor Novello Award entry
Submit your eligible music for Ivor Novello Award consideration.
50% off The Ivors tickets
Subject to availability.
50% off The Ivors Classical Awards tickets
Subject to availability.
Stand for election to help shape the Academy
Be eligible for board, senate and committee elections.
Pay via PRS royalties
Pay annually for your membership from your royalties.
25% discount for joint membership
If you’re also a member of the MU, MPG or Qube.

Patron

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Benefits
As a Patron, you champion our mission and community while enjoying full Professional member benefits, exclusive event invitations and special thanks at key moments.

"The music industry is moving so fast, it's essential to stay informed, know your rights and have a collective voice."

Anna Phoebe, composer and violinist

Membership FAQs

Who can join The Ivors Academy?

Anyone aged 18 or over who’s a songwriter or composer can join The Ivors Academy.

As an individual, company or education provider, you can help support and empower songwriters and composers by becoming a friend of The Ivors Academy, corporate supporter or academic supporter. Find out more.

What are the membership tiers?

There are four membership tiers: 

  • Discovery: a free tier with pay-as-you-go benefits to explore what The Ivors Academy offers. 
  • Core: for active songwriters and composers looking to unlock benefits to advance their career.
  • Professional: for music creators wanting to maximise their benefits, with greater voting rights and influence within The Ivors Academy.
  • Patron: for songwriters and composers to support our mission with a philanthropic contribution while accessing all benefits and exclusive invites. 

Membership tiers have been updated – what was previously Standard membership is now Core.

How long does membership last for?

All memberships are annual commitments. You can choose to pay in full or in monthly instalments, though paying in full costs less over the year.

Are discounted memberships available?

You can join for free as a Discovery member and pay for selected benefits.

Core and Professional members receive a 25% discount if they are also a member of one of the following organisations:

  • The Musicians’ Union
  • The Music Producers Guild
  • Qube Studios

If you're aged 18–24, currently in Higher or Further Education, or have graduated within the last three years, you’re eligible for our early career discount - 50% off Core membership.

Can I become a member if I live outside the UK?

Yes, we welcome international members and there are no restrictions from joining from outside the UK.

If you would like to join as an international member, please note that some of our benefits and services are UK-based, including most in-person events, professional advice and networking opportunities. A range of benefits – including resources, watch-again content and discounts – are available wherever you live.

Our All-Ireland Council hosts events in the Republic of Ireland.

How can I pay for my membership?

You can pay using a debit or credit card.

All memberships are annual commitments. Annual membership fees can be paid either in full in one payment or in monthly instalments.

If you're a Professional member and also a PRS member, you can choose to have your annual Academy membership fee deducted directly from your PRS royalties.

How do I renew my membership?

Your membership will renew annually automatically unless you cancel.

We’ll send a reminder ahead of your annual renewal date so you have time to review or make changes if needed.

What happens if I miss a payment?

If you miss a payment, we’ll contact you to help resolve it. Missing payments may lead to your membership being suspended or cancelled. If you rejoin and have an outstanding balance from a previous membership, this will need to be settled before full access is restored.

What if I need to cancel my membership?

You can cancel your membership by contacting membership@ivorsacademy.com.

If you change your mind within 14 days of joining, you’re entitled to a full refund. Refunds after this period are not possible. You’re welcome to rejoin at any point in the future.

How does The Ivors Academy use my personal information?

We are committed to protecting your privacy. Your personal information is stored securely and used only for the purpose of managing your membership and sharing relevant updates.

You can manage your communication preferences at any time through your member account or by contacting us directly. Find out more about our privacy policy.

Why have I stopped receiving emails from The Ivors Academy?

If you’ve stopped receiving emails, please check your junk or spam folder and make sure your contact details are up to date in your member account

You can also contact membership@ivorsacademy.com to check your membership status or communication preferences.

How do I update my membership details?

You can update your email address, payment details, communication preferences and other personal information by logging into your member account.

If you have any issues please contact our membership team at membership@ivorsacademy.com.

Where can I find the members Code of Conduct?

All members are expected to uphold the Academy’s values and standards of respectful and inclusive behaviour. You can read the full Code of Conduct and review our Members’ Charter to understand what’s expected.