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Professional membership

Who is Professional membership for?

For established songwriters and composers who are voting members of PRS or an equivalent Performing Rights Organisation (PRO), or earn an equivalent income or more from their songwriting or composing work.

£171 a year or pay £14.58 a month (including VAT) with the option to pay via your PRS for Music royalties.

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Professional Membership Benefits

  • Be part of our community

    Join a collective of thousands of fellow songwriters and composers

  • Member events

    We run socials and mixers, webinars, conferences, writing sessions and workshops - all free or discounted for members

  • Discounted entry for Ivor Novello Awards

    Enter your music for the most prestigious awards for songwriters and composers

  • Help decide who wins an Ivor Novello Award

    Professional members are eligible to join our award juries

  • Discounted tickets

    For The Ivors and The Ivors Classical Awards

  • Campaigning and lobbying

    For the rights and value of songwriters and composers

  • Become a mentor

    Give back while building your skills and connections by becoming a mentor

  • Stand for election

    To our Senate and Board so you can help shape the Academy's agenda

  • Stay up to date

    With exclusive opportunities, discounts and industry news

  • Exclusive discounts including the Apple Store

    Enjoy discounts from our partners exclusively for our members, including Apple hardware and software

  • Insurance cover

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

  • Legal Referral Scheme

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

  • 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%

FEES AND PAYMENT

Professional membership costs £171 a year in one payment or you can pay £14.58 a month (£175 a year).

You can pay for your membership through a deduction from your PRS royalties, by debit or credit card, or Direct Debit.

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