The ISM has just launched a new survey to find out how AI is impacting musicians' careers. If you’ve been affected, we want to hear from you. Your input will help us fight for your rights and creativity 👇 https://loom.ly/YJmxMMg
Independent Society of Musicians
Musicians
Supporting musicians and championing music since 1882
About us
The Independent Society of Musicians (ISM) is the UK’s professional body for musicians and a leading subject association for music. The ISM was set up in 1882 to promote the importance of music and protect the rights of those working within music. It is an independent, not-for-profit membership organisation with nearly 11,000 music professionals in its membership. The ISM protects and supports its members by providing them with expert legal advice and representation, comprehensive insurance and specialists services as well as access to a community of like-minded musicians and the status that comes with being a member of a professional body. The ISM also campaigns tirelessly for the rights of all musicians and in support of the music profession. Members of the ISM come from all over the music profession and from a variety of different musical backgrounds. As well as working musicians, the membership also includes recent graduates and part-time and full-time music students who are eligible for full membership at a discounted rate. Membership rates: Student membership - £17 per year Early career membership - starts at £55 per year Full membership - £185 per year Friend of the ISM Trust - £25 per year Music Hub membership - £55 per year Corporate membership - from £110 - £540 per year Find out more at www.ism.org/join
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- Musicians
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- London
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1882
- Specialties
- Expert legal and tax assistance, Tax return completion service, Public liability and legal expenses insurance, Campaigns, Fees recovery, Music Directory, Music Journal, Specialist seminars and webinars, Practical advice, DBS check service, 24-hour helplines, Professional Development, Legal Advice, Music Discounts, Music resources, and Career Advice
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Updates
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🚨 MUSICIANS 🚨 We want to understand how AI is impacting your work and what it might mean for your future. AI and copyright have been the most spoken about issue in music for months. Now we want to hear from you 🗣️ Take our new survey👇 https://loom.ly/YJmxMMg
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At the ISM, we know how crucial the right legal protection is for musicians. That’s why, at Make Music Work, we’re hosting a legal panel to help you navigate key issues like unpaid fees, copyright, and employment rights. Many musicians juggle multiple roles—performing, teaching, recording, and releasing music—each with its own legal considerations. Understanding the support and advice available through our legal services is a vital step in safeguarding your career. Join us at Make Music Work on 24 April. Secure your ticket here > https://loom.ly/-T2872k
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MEET THE PANELLISTS | The small print: Cracking the legal code ⚖️ Navigating the legal side of your music career is crucial. Learn about contracts, what to do about unpaid fees and how to protect your music. Stay informed, stay empowered! Buy your ticket now: https://loom.ly/-T2872k Make Music Work brings you the insider knowledge you need to survive and thrive in music. #MusicLaw #IndependentArtists #KnowYourRights
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Enhance your music lessons with technology! 🎶 Discover free tools like Soundtrap, Incredibox & Groove Pizza to teach music creation! Learn hands-on activities & easy ways to compose digitally. Perfect for upper primary/lower secondary teachers. 📌 What you’ll learn: 🎼 Classroom-friendly music tech tools 🎚️ How to explain music production to young learners 🎵 Hands-on, participatory activities 💡 Easy ways to start composing with digital tools Perfect for upper primary/lower secondary teachers looking to bring interactive, dynamic music-making into their lessons! 📅 Reserve your spot here: https://loom.ly/s0EI09E
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The curriculum review interim report recognised that the EBacc has damaged music and the arts in schools. ISM Chief Executive Deborah Annetts welcomed the report, but says the final report must recommend full reform of accountability measures 👇 https://loom.ly/kUw4Aeo
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Duayne Sanford | Panellist at Make Music Work Listen to what Duayne has to share about his experience working within the industry! Duayne is one of the most sought after session drummers and musicians within the industry to date. He will be speaking on our Breaking into the industry panel on the 24 April in 229, London. Tickets are still at our early bird pricing rate - so get them now while they last! Buy your tickets here: https://loom.ly/-T2872k #MMW2025 #MusicEvents #SessionDrummer #Drummer
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The DfE has announced a new National Centre for Arts and Music Education, which will oversee English music hubs. Further details are yet to be revealed. We want to hear your thoughts on the proposal. Tell us know what you think here👇 https://loom.ly/-JW-IkM
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The arts have the power to enrich the lives of millions of young people across the UK. Our Chief Executive, Sarah Derbyshire MBE, has joined over 700 people in calling on government to ensure the Curriculum and Assessment review puts the arts back where they belong - at the heart of our schools. Read the letter in The Times ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eg2GqaHk Independent Society of Musicians #MusicEducation
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'We welcome the interim report’s findings on the EBacc... but the final report needs to go further and recommend a full reform of the accountability system' Read ISM Chief Executive Deborah Annetts' reaction to the curriculum review interim report👇 https://lnkd.in/efppggMr