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Membership

A year-round international music community connecting artists, industry, and organisations through learning, networking, and opportunity.

What YRAS Membership Gives You

Access

Be closer to the conversation.
 

  • Early access to YRAS webinars, podcasts, and announcements

  • Priority booking and member pricing for YRAS events, workshops, and related programming

  • Invitations to live recordings, talks, and interactive sessions ahead of public release
     

Members hear it first — and experience it live.


Influence

Help shape what happens next.
 

  • Opportunities to submit questions in advance for panels, interviews, and sessions

  • Ability to suggest topics, themes, and areas of focus for future programming

  • Occasional invitations to participate in member-led conversations and discussions
     

Members don’t just attend — they help guide the direction.
 

Connection

Stay connected beyond the annual conference.
 

  • Access to a private, moderated member community for year-round conversation and exchange

  • Invitations to curated networking sessions, both online and in person

  • Peer connection across artists, industry professionals, presenters, and organisations within the YRAS network
     

Connection is intentional, not crowded.
 

Impact

Support artists. Strengthen communities. Pass it on.
 

Your membership directly supports:

  • Artist bursaries and access initiatives

  • Outreach programmes in schools and communities

  • Music learning workshops and uilleann pipe demonstrations
     

Membership helps ensure traditional and contemporary music knowledge is shared, sustained, and carried forward to the next generation.


 

A Shared Commitment

YRAS shares its podcasts, webinars, and conversations publicly as part of its commitment to growing the global music community.

Members gain early access, live participation, deeper engagement, and a stronger voice in shaping what comes next.

Additional member opportunities and initiatives will roll out progressively throughout the year.

Join the YRAS Community

Be part of the conversation.
Be part of the network.
Be part of the impact.

Membership Options

Designed to deliver value across the year — not just during conference week.

Individual Membership — €70 / year

For individual artists and industry professionals.

Includes full access to member benefits and event discounts.
Non-transferable. Annual renewal.

Partner Membership — €130 / year

For two individuals who work or perform together.

Includes all Individual Membership benefits for both members.
Annual renewal.

Lifetime Membership — €1,000 (one-time)

For those who want to make a long-term commitment to YRAS.

Includes all Individual Membership benefits for life, plus Lifetime Member recognition.
Payment plans available.

Bands & Organisations

Small Organisation — €200 / year

For bands (up to 3 members) and small organisations.

Up to 5 named members receive benefits and discounts.
Annual renewal.

Medium Organisation — €300 / year

For bands (6–9 members) and mid-sized organisations.

Up to 9 named members receive benefits and discounts.
Annual renewal.

Large Organisation — €500 / year

For larger organisations and agencies.

Up to 20 named members receive benefits and discounts.
Annual renewal.

Supporter Membership

Community Membership — €50 / year

For fans, students, volunteers, and supporters.

Includes access to selected member activities and content.
Does not include conference ticket discounts.
Annual renewal.

​Membership is annual and flexible — renew only if it continues to serve you.

Join the YRAS Community

Membership is open year-round.
Your support helps sustain YRAS programming, artist development, and international collaboration.

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