Membership Benefits

Who can join?

The ISM has three main membership categories:

• Full Membership for professionals wanting our full range of services
• Associate Membership for amateurs and music-lovers
• Student Membership for those in full-time education

Organisations, companies and establishments can join as Corporate Members.

Email Head Office for details or click here to request a membership pack for one or more of these categories.

You can also download an application form online.

What are the benefits?

The ISM provides a diverse range of services, listed below - click on the links for more information, or read What Members Say about their membership.

Students & Associates receive benefits marked *

Free

Public liability insurance to £10m
Individual legal advice in professional disputes
Legal representation in courts & tribunals
Legal expenses insurance across the EU
Inland Revenue Tax Enquiry Insurance
24-hour Legal Helpline
24-hour Tax & National Insurance Helpline
24-hour Counselling Helpline
Individual advice on all professional matters
Individual financial planning advice
Information sheets on professional issues
Monthly ISM Music Journal *
ISM Diary, Yearbook & Specialist Registers *
Individual careers advice *

Eligibility for

Specialist Register listings
Specialist Section membership
Facilities at New Cavendish Club
ISM Teachers Yellow Pages advertising

Discounted

Tax return completion service
Will writing service
Fixed Price Conveyancing

Discounts on

Musical instrument insurance *
Motor, household & travel insurance *
Health insurance *
Music Technology *
Sheet music, books, scores & CD's *
Wines & Meals *

Also

ISM publications & merchandise *
Network of 46 Regional Centres *
Professional conferences & seminars *
Voting rights in ISM elections
Help from ISM Members Fund
Concessionary subscriptions for long service