HAVE YOUR SAY
We want to ensure that all voices in our community are heard. Our members are always invited to share their concerns and beliefs with us so that we can represent you as authentically as we possibly can. We will then amplify your voice when we campaign for your rights.
As a membership organisation, all members have voting rights and are encouraged to attend and contribute to our AGM and participate in our Board and Committee elections.
Stand on strong foundations
A career as a music creator often lacks the guidance and protection that other careers may provide. That’s why we provide all of our members with a comprehensive insurance package (including £2 million public liability cover, from 1st April 2019), discounts on additional insurance (such as writer indemnity and travel insurance), and free advice on career development, industry practice, legal, tax and contract issues.
Access all areas
Standard Members also have access to free or discounted tickets for our events.
Enjoy our partner discounts
You will have access to discounts, including an exclusive discounted Apple Store just for our members, and to events hosted by our UK Music partner organisations.
Welcome to the family
Perhaps the most powerful benefit of membership is access to the wider music-making community around you. Our society of composers and songwriters offers networking and mentoring opportunities, career development advice, and the chance to share ideas and insights with your creative colleagues. Our home at The Ministry in London gives us a natural hub for member events, but our wider programme will allow us to gather with members and the music community across the country over the year.
Standard Membership Benefits
As a Standard Member, you can enjoy the following benefits:
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Part of our network
Join a collective of thousands of fellow music creators
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MENTORING
Access to a range of creator focused mentoring programmes
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Comprehensive insurance cover
£2 million public liability insurance; equipment and IT insurance up to £2,000, including events up to 200 people (from 1st April 2019)
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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%
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Legal referral and tax advice
on site, including sample contracts, and via our legal referral service
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Regular information
from the Academy on industry news, inspirational interviews, and all our activity
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Campaigning on your behalf
on the issues that matter to music creators today
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Enter our awards with a discounted fee
Enter your works into The Ivors and The Ivors Composer Awards with 25% off entry fees for Standard Members
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Exclusive discounts including the Apple Store
Enjoy discounts from our partners exclusively for our members, including Apple hardware and software
ELIGIBILITY, FEES AND PAYMENT OPTIONS
Standard Membership is for all music creators who are, or have aspirations to be, a professional songwriter or composer.
Standard membership costs £92 per year (or £96 if you choose to pay monthly, at £8 per month). If you are aged 24 or under, we offer an Under 25 discounted Standard Membership which costs £50 per year. If you apply for Under 25 Membership, you will need to send us proof of age by email so that we can verify your discounted membership.
Membership fees can be paid via Direct Debit or Stripe and unless you are taking advantage of the Under 25 discount, you can choose whether you’d prefer to pay annually or monthly.
If there is a financial barrier preventing you from joining The Ivors Academy, please visit The Ivors Academy Membership Bursary Scheme webpage for more details.
Raise your voice
Smash through ceilings. Speak for yourself. Amplify your impact.
Become a Standard Member of The Ivors Academy today.
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