Join ISM
The ISM is the UK’s professional body for musicians. We promote the art of music and the interests of professional musicians through campaigns, support and practical advice.
Our members include performers, composers, private and classroom music teachers, music therapists, academics and advisers. We also have other levels of membership for students and musicians just starting out in the profession as well as for bodies such as schools, conservatoires and orchestras and those who simply want to support our work as advocates of music.
Full
£140 per year
Full membership is for professional musicians who need our complete range of services. You can get individual advice and representation from our in-house legal team, comprehensive insurance cover, access to our 24-hour legal, tax and counselling helplines. We also provide advice, local and national events and our monthly magazine, Music Journal.
Graduate
£50 per year
If you join as a full member within ten years of graduating from your first music degree or diploma, we’ll give you our introductory graduate rate which applies for three years. You’ll get access to all of our professional services and benefits at a hugely reduced price.
Associate
£62 per year
People who support our work on behalf of music and musicians can join us as associate members. This gives you a link with the music profession through our monthly magazine, Music Journal, and our regular professional development, networking and social events.
Student
£12 per year
Students can join the ISM for only £1 a month and we’ll give the same insurance, professional support and legal help as full members. You can come along to our professional development and networking events too.
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Five reasons to join ISM
- Free one-to-one advice from our in-house legal team
- Free comprehensive insurance cover for all your musical work
- A vibrant network of like-minded professionals with local and national professional development events
- 24-hour legal, tax and counselling helplines
- Monthly magazine, Music Journal, keeping you informed about developments in the music profession