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We are the UK’s professional body for musicians. We champion the importance of music and protect the rights of those working within music through a range of services, campaigns, support and practical advice.
We offer peace of mind with our high quality legal expertise, casework and comprehensive insurance and are proud of the assistance we have given our members since 1882.
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British public backs music education
Ninety-one per cent of adults in Britain want children to have the opportunity to learn a musical instrument at school, according to ISM research.
Young girl stopped from boarding Ryanair flight with violin
Musicians are being warned to take extra care when planning air travel with their instruments.
Chief Executive’s letter published in the Daily Telegraph
Following a discussion about the role of BBC Radio 3, consultation with members and a submission to the BBC Trust, Deborah Annetts, Chief Executive of the ISM has written to the Daily Telegraph.
Our expert information and guidance on the music profession. Read more advice
Fees: concerts and recitals
We asked statisticians at Reading University to survey members of our Performers & Composers Section to ask what fees they charged between September 2006 and September 2007. Here are the results, based on surveys returned by 139 members.
ISM child protection policy
The ISM is committed to practices which protect children from harm. Our child protection policy sets out our principles of child protection.
Fees: private tuition
Our survey of fees for music tuition is the only survey of charges for private music lessons in the UK. The latest survey results, based on responses from nearly 1100 music teachers about their fee levels at the start of the 2009/10 academic year, are set out here.
ISM code of ethics
Our code of ethics sets out principles of professionalism that ISM members commit to.
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Free legal and tax support and advice
As a member you receive free individual legal advice and strong representation from our high quality legal team, plus 24-hour legal, tax and counselling helplines, offering you peace of mind wherever you are
Free magazine and discounts
As a member you will receive our magazine, Music Journal, alongside regular e-newsletters, keeping you fully up-to-date with news, events and our many discounts and special offers
Free comprehensive insurance
As a member you are protected by comprehensive insurance cover, tailored to meet the needs of musicians and offered by the best insurance brokers in the business
A strong voice for musicians
As a member you are individual within a wholly independent, non-profit-making organisation. We listen to your concerns and actively campaign and lobby government on your behalf
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