Early Career membership benefits
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Be part of our community
Join a collective of thousands of fellow music creators
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MEMBER EVENTS
We run socials and mixers, webinars, conferences, writing sessions and workshops - all free or discounted for members
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MENTORING
Access to a range of creator focused mentoring programmes
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Free entry for the Rising Star Award
No administration fee to enter the Rising Star Award with Amazon Music
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FUNDING ADVICE
All members can get up to 3 hours of advice from an experienced consultant on 1 funding application at a time
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ACCESS TO A 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
£2 million public liability insurance, equipment and IT insurance up to £2,000, including events up to 200 people
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STAY UP TO DATE
With exclusive opportunities, discounts and industry news
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CAMPAIGNING AND LOBBYING
For music creators rights and a fair music industry
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Opportunity to join our Early Career Council
Represent 18-24 year-old creators at The Ivors Academy and have the chance to join our Board.
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FREE AND DISCOUNTED ENTRY FOR THE IVORS AND THE IVORS CLASSICAL AWARDS
Enter your music for the most prestigious awards for songwriters and composers
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Exclusive discounts including Apple hardware and software
Discounts from our partners exclusively for members
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Reduced administration fee on CopyDan income
As a member our administration fee for handling your CopyDan royalties is reduced from 10% to 8%
Victoria Canal, winner of the Rising Star Award with Amazon Music 2023
Become our next Rising Star
Ivor Novello Awards are the most prestigious and respected accolades in music. Presented since 1956, each is judged and presented by acclaimed songwriters and composers from The Ivors Academy.
The Rising Star Award with Amazon Music discovers, supports and accelerates the careers of the most promising music creators, and 18-24 year-old members of The Ivors Academy can enter for free.
Each year, nominees access Amazon Music’s global developing artist programme, Breakthrough, which provides long-term, customised global plans for emerging artists during crucial moments in their careers
The winner receives an Ivor Novello Award, putting them firmly amongst the ranks of the greatest music creators.
Rising Star Award with Amazon MusicFEES, PAYMENT AND BURSARIES
Early Career membership costs £52 a year in one payment or you can pay £4.67 a month (£56 a year).
You can pay for your membership by debit or credit card, or Direct Debit.
You will need to send us proof of age or enrolment by email so that we can verify your membership.
Your membership will renew annually until you are aged 25 or if it’s been more than 3 years since you attended Higher or Further Education, when you can become a Standard or Professional member of the Academy.
There are bursaries if you are facing financial barriers to join.
JOIN THE IVORS ACADEMY
As a community, we are stronger together. Become a member today.
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