£12 per year
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Joining the ISM as a student member offers outstanding value. At just £12 a year, you will more than make your money back by taking advantage of some of the generous discounts we have to offer you. On top of this, we have included the same legal help and insurances as full members, so you’re covered for all the teaching and performing work you do. We’ll give you one-to-one legal advice and access to all of our advice pages. You can also attend our professional development seminars and local events at heavily discounted student members’ rates. Plus, you'll receive regular e-newsletters with great competitions and news and the chance to add your voice to the many campaigns we run. Last but not least, you'll receive our bi-monthly magazine, Music Journal, by email. All for just £12!
Student membership benefits
Peace of mind: comprehensive insurance cover
Student members who live in the European Union are protected against public liability claims relating to all aspects of your musical work up to £10 million.
Public liability insurance is vital. It protects you against claims for damage to property or injury to people – whether at home, in schools, in performances – that is deemed to be your fault. Many venues and local authorities insist that musicians have it, and it can be very expensive to obtain on an individual basis.
UK residents are also covered for employer’s liability and the accountancy costs of a full HMRC tax investigation.
Discounts
We have negotiated generous discounts on many products and services which are useful to you, including additional insurances for music instruments, discounts to concerts, venues, accommodation, sheet music and at music stores plus much more.
Professional advice
We can give you expert advice on important issues affecting any work that you might do whilst studying, including child protection, ethical questions, professional development, noise, and behaviour management. We offer members individual careers advice and guidance on training and courses.
Our in-house legal team can help you with contracts, unpaid fees, holiday pay, employment matters and other issues connected to your working life as a musician. You can consult our legal team on copyright and royalties too.
We’ll provide representation in disciplinary hearings. We can even help you pursue disputes through the courts, and provide advice about criminal proceedings, with the backing of your legal expenses insurance.
In addition, our 24-hour legal & tax helpline can answer your questions on all legal matters, whether personal or work-related.
Inside knowledge
Our advice for musicians pages guide you through the music profession, with clear advice and guidance on an extensive range of topics. Our regular surveys of professional fees can inform your negotiations on pay. You’ll get full access to all of these pages as a full member.
Music Journal, our magazine which we'll send you by email each month, brings you news and developments from the full spectrum of music-making.
When times get tough
If you need support, our 24-hour counselling and health helpline is there for student members and their dependants to talk through personal problems with professional counsellors.
Professional development
ISM events help you develop your skills ready for a career in music. Our regular seminars and conferences enable music professionals to meet, share ideas and opinions, learn about the latest developments, debate current issues and hear from experts in the musical world.
Our UK-wide network of local Centres keeps you in touch with musicians nearby. Regular professional and social events, from workshops and pupils’ concerts to lunches and nights out, let you meet fellow musicians in your area.
A strong voice for musicians
We campaign and lobby government on your behalf, running important campaigns that affect you as a musician such as music education, live music and instruments on planes.
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£12 per year
Students can join the ISM for just £12 a year, offering you outstanding value. You'll have access to a large selection of great discounts at music stores, performances, venues, training, insurances and much more. On top of this, you will get the same insurance, professional support and legal help as full members.
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