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  • Website routine maintenance - 30 November

    The ISM members' area will be down for maintenance on Wednesday 30 November. Our online joining forms and the Music Directory will also be unavailable. Please call 0207 221 3499 with any enquiries.

  • New name for the ISM: Independent Society of Musicians

    On our 140th anniversary, we become the Independent Society of Musicians. Discover the story behind our new name.

  • Free webinars: Cost of living crisis

    Find out how to manage your finances, stay mentally and physically well, and make money from your music during challenging times. Sign up for free ISM Trust webinars.

  • New ISM report finds harassment and discrimination rife in the music sector

    Read our new report, Dignity at work 2: Discrimination in the music sector

  • Join the ISM, the UK's professional body for musicians

    Whether you're on stage, behind the scenes or nurturing new talent, get legal support, expert advice and much more. Join the ISM and help us fight for music's future.

  • Planning performances in Europe?

    Discover the visa and work permit requirements for EU and EEA countries in our new digital guide