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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).

£171 a year or pay £14.58 a month 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

  • Free and 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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