Membership Powers YRAS
YRAS is more than an annual conference. It is a growing international community connecting artists, industry professionals, and organisations across traditional, folk, roots, and contemporary music.
YRAS Membership helps sustain the conversations, learning, and collaboration that happen year round.
Members support artist development, education initiatives, and international cultural exchange while gaining closer access to the YRAS network and programming.
When you become a member, you are not simply signing up for benefits.
You are helping build the infrastructure that supports artists and the global music community.
£70 / year
Individual Membership
For artists and industry professionals.
• Full member benefits
• Discounted conference registration
• Access to member community
• Early access to events and programming
£120 / year
Partner Membership
For two collaborators or bandmates.
• All Individual Membership benefits
• Membership benefits for two people
• Discounted conference registration
£180 / year
Organisation Membership
For bands, venues, festivals, labels, and organisations.
• Up to five named members
• Conference discounts for team members
• Access to the YRAS network
£45 / year
Community Membership
For students, fans, and supporters.
• Access to selected member conversations
• Community updates and announcements
• Supports the mission of YRAS
(No conference discount)
£900 / year
Lifetime Membership
For those wishing to make a long term commitment to the YRAS community.
• Lifetime Individual Membership
• Lifetime recognition as a YRAS supporter
What YRAS Membership Gives You
Access
Be closer to the conversation.
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Discounted registration for the annual YRAS Music Conference
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Early access to YRAS webinars, podcasts, and announcements
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Priority booking and member pricing for YRAS events, workshops, and related programming
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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.
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Opportunities to submit questions in advance for panels, interviews, and sessions
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Ability to suggest topics, themes, and areas of focus for future programming
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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.
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Access to a private, moderated member community for year-round conversation and exchange
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Invitations to curated networking sessions, both online and in person
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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:
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Artist bursaries and access initiatives
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Outreach programmes in schools and communities
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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.
Be part of the conversation.
Be part of the network.
Be part of the impact.
Membership is annual and flexible — renew only if it continues to serve you.
Join the YRAS Community
Membership is open year round.
By joining, you support artist development, international collaboration, and the continued growth of the YRAS community.