APRS - Membership

APRS MEMBERSHIP: CATEGORIES, BENEFITS & SUBSCRIPTIONS

As a trade association, the APRS has a long history of actively supporting the UK recording industry and representing the professional recording studio. We recognise the major changes taking place in the industry and have now introduced new membership categories. These specifically address the needs of the fast-growing, smaller professional and non-professional members, as well as our existing established membership.

CATEGORY D:
MUSIC MAKER

This category is for the musician or engineer who has a keen interest in creating music, but does not earn a living by doing so. The APRS welcomes all members with a desire to be part of the recording industry’s professional association and is keen to encourage all newcomers.

A small package of benefits accompany this category:

Technical advice via general email discussion group
Quarterly Bulletin
Attendance at APRS social events
Copy of APRS Handbook
Basic listing on website/in handbook

£80.00 + VAT per year

CATEGORY C:
PRO MUSIC MAKER

The professional music maker earns a living from the recording industry and is working in their own creative environment. You generally do not hire out your studio or recording equipment to third parties, but use it for your purposes only.

All benefits of Category D apply plus:

Technical advice via technical user groups
Attendance at APRS networking events
Access to “members only” section of website
Copy of APRS Handbook
Listing for “freelancers” plus inclusion of small C.V.

£130.00 + VAT per year

CATEGORY B:
PRO MUSIC MAKER / STUDIO OWNER

This category is for an individual or partnership who not only earn a living from the recording industry ascreatives, but also have additional income through hiring out their recording facilities to third parties. It is expected that your facilities, by the fact that they can be hired out, will be of a standard that caters for
the demands of a paying customer.

All benefits of Category C, plus:

Use of Benefit Provider services at special APRS rate. (Legal, Insurance, Shipping, Hotel & Travel, Marketing/PR)
Croner Consulting Business Support Helpline access
Terms & Conditions/Booking Form
Representation at trade exhibitions
Uploading new music which can be accessed by A&R people

£285.00 + VAT per year

CATEGORY A:
COMMERCIAL RECORDING FACILITY

Possibly already a member of Studio Accord, you are a facility with the sole purpose of hiring out to third parties. You have in place all the required resources to provide a professional recording environmentand comply with the regulations on health and safety in the work place. Once an application to the APRS is made, a site visit will be arranged as part of the process of becoming a member.

All benefits of Category B, plus:

Website link
Use of APRS logo on stationery & promotional material
Full voting rights
Eligible to purchase APRS plaque (choice of design)
Detailed listing on APRS website
Access to all email discussion groups
Ability to set-up new email discussion groups
Comprehensive attendance at trade shows (subject to availability)
Regular H&R email update
Regular industry news updates
Membership certificate

£410.00 + VAT per year

We also have membership categories for Post production studios (APPS), Mastering Houses, Educational establishments and students, Suppliers and Corporate sustaining members

APRS Members now have access to a new Helpline providing free telephone advice. information and guidance in respect of Tax, VAT, PAYE, Payroll. NIC, Employment, Health & Safety and Commercial Legal matters (including company law, landlord & tenant legislation, consumer protection, intellectual property issues and debt and debt recovery.

The service, which is operated by Croner Consulting, gives members immediate access to a team of highly experienced, professional consultants who can provide reliable telephone advice in a practical, easy-to-follow style using everyday language. The service is available 9.00am-5.00pm, Monday-Friday.

There is no charge for the advice and no limit to the amount of use.

How to join | Notes from the Chairman

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