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.
| ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP |
 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
£55.00 + VAT per year |
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| INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP |
 This category is open to Professionals and Freelancers, including
- the professional music maker
who 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.
- Individuals who work either full-time, part-time or as a freelancer in post- production, music recording studios, education/training, etc.
All benefits of Associate membership apply plus:
- Access to “members only” section of website
- 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 exhibition
- Uploading new music which can be accessed by A&R people
£120.00 + VAT per year
MPG Members now ½ price: £60+VAT per year |
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| COMPANY MEMBERSHIP |
 This category is open to
- Studios (5 or less employees)
- equipment and consumable manufacturers
- suppliers & distributors; post production facilities/providers
- mastering, duplicating and authoring providers
- education & training course providers (non-JAMES Accredited)
- affiliated industries (PR & Marketing; recruitment; trade publications; etc).
Membership provides all the benefits of Individual membership, 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
£300.00 + VAT per year |
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| FULL CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP |
 This category is open to
- Commercial recording facilities (6 employees or more)
- Film, TV and Video audio post facilities
- Equipment and consumable manufacturers, suppliers & distributors
- Mastering, Duplicating and Authoring facilities
- JAMES Accredited education and training course providers.
All benefits of Company membership, 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
£425.00 + VAT per year |
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| We also have membership categories for Post production studios (APPS), Mastering Houses,
Educational establishments and students, Suppliers and Corporate sustaining members |
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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. |
