Conversation
Driving national conversation by collaborating as members, making progress together.
Collectively Owned, Democratically Controlled
Beyond The Music is a creative co-operative, owned and controlled by its members. From the music industry to fans and business, it is a platform to lead national conversation and to drive real change.
Membership is an annual subscription, with involvement running 365 days a year.
Our Work — Three Key Pillars
Beyond The Music is centred around three key pillars
Culture
Working co-operatively, we have a hand in moving the cultural dial.
The North
Helping create a nationally impactful music ecosystem in the North.
What Membership Means
It's your business.
Make a difference
As a Member you have a stake and a say in how Beyond The Music is run: the stake is ownership, the say is control. You decide where we put our efforts to drive the impact we can make, and you control the level of your own participation, taking an active role in the Beyond The Music co-operative's growth and success.
Membership options
We offer a range of membership options for individuals to businesses. Participate in our year round initiatives and activations, attend our music festival and conference, and enjoy exclusive benefits, exposure and opportunities for you and your organisation. All come with voting rights and the chance to be elected to our Member Council.
It's all about YOU!
No matter what level of Membership you decide, you own the business, you decide what you want from your Co-operative and you have the power to elect the Member Council that best represents your interests through our Annual General Meeting.
The Co-operative Principle
One Member.
One Vote.
Membership
Business Membership at a glance
In accordance with Co-operative Principles, Membership is open and voluntary. You can become a member simply by participating in either the Festival or Conference. If you have a ticket for Beyond the Music you will be invited by email at various points through the year to become an 'audience' member which means not only are you a co-owner of the business but that you are able to participate in its democratic processes. Membership lasts for one year.
All attendees of Beyond the Music have the right to become an 'Audience' member of Beyond the Music with access to the AGM and voting for the Member Council representing 'Audience' only. Business Membership, for voting rights and representation in the Business category is set out as follows.
What do you represent?
| Membership strand | Founder | Business Membership | Business Membership Sub Category Trade Bodies & Non-Profit | Business Membership Sub Category Education & Skills | Individual Business Member |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Who it is for | Founding members, joinable this year only, after which 'Foundational Membership only will be available'. | Commercial and business organisational members. | Music industry trade bodies, non-profits and Social Enterprises. | Education and skills bodies. | Sole traders, and artists and for anyone who wants to attend the conference and festival and to have a voice and a vote in the co-operative business category (as opposed to the audience category). This membership also recognises 'Solidarity' with the aims of the co-operative. |
| Investment | £30,000. Annual subscription fee for all foundational members. By application. Strictly limited, to close by 2026. 15 Delegate & Festival Passes £40,000. Annual subscription. Available from Beyond The Music 2026 onwards 10 Delegate & Festival Passes | £10,000 Annual subscription. 10 Delegate & Festival Passes | £5,000 Annual subscription. 5 Delegate & Festival Passes | £5,000. Annual subscription. 5 Delegate & Festival Passes | The cost of a Delegate & Festival Pass. Annual membership. Opt in when you purchase your pass. |
| Membership benefit | Founding status and a say in Beyond The Music's strategy. A seat in the co-operative for organisations backing the mission year on year. | A vote in the Business Member category. This is critically important for business as the category is weighted to recognise the Business Expertise over the 'audience' participation when voting on matters relating to the Business of Content | A place in the working groups that set industry direction, and a discounted stand in The Artist Village. | INSPIRE access for your learners across the full year. | Ownership and a vote in the Business Category, with or without a public profile. |
| Voice and vote | Full voting rights. Highest standing in Member Council elections and on the change agenda. Opportunity to elect to the Member Council and hold the board to account as well as the opportunity to nominate a Director to the Board. | Business voting rights and right to be nominated for the Member Council Business representation. | Business voting rights and Member Council eligibility. | Business voting rights and Member Council eligibility. | Business voting rights and a say at the AGM. Opportunity to be elected to stand in the 'Business' seat on the Member Council. |
| The Artist Village | Lead presence across The Trade Show and the festival. Exhibitor stand at no charge for basic shell scheme space (3mx2m). | Exhibitor stand at 25% discount for basic shell scheme space. | Exhibitor stand at 25% discount for basic shell scheme space. | Exhibitor stand at 25% discount for basic shell scheme space. | Not included. |
| INSPIRE access | Full INSPIRE involvement, 365 days a year. | Full INSPIRE (Education) involvement, 365 days a year. | By arrangement. | INSPIRE prog access, 365 days a year. | Not included. |
| Public profile | Named Founding Member, held by renewing each year on all Press Releases and general promotion. | N/A although sponsorship discounted by 20% | N/A although sponsorship discounted by 20% | N/A although sponsorship discounted by 20% | |
| Pay It Forward Passes | 15 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| More information | More Info about Founder | More Info about Business Membership | More Info about Trade Bodies & Non-Profit | More Info about Education & Skills | More Info about Individual Business Member |
Founder Membership £30,000
£30,000. Available this year only.
Founding Membership closes in 2026. Founder standing is then held year on year by renewing.
Worth more than the sum of its parts
Founder carries the deepest access and standing in the co-operative:
- Founding member status, joinable this year only and held by renewing each year.
- First voice on the change agenda and on The Manchester Principles.
- Highest standing in Member Council elections and in how the co-op is governed with opportunity to directly nominate to Member Council and Board of Directors.
- Brand recognition on all PR and general promo and publicity where founding members appear.
- Lead presence across The Artist Village and the festival, ahead of every other strand.
- Founding Members dinners and events with guest speakers.
- Full INSPIRE involvement, 365 days a year.
Tickets and Access
- 15 organisation tickets with full conference and festival rights.
- 15 Pay It Forward tickets, giving access to people who could not otherwise attend.
- Exhibitor stand at no charge for basic shell scheme space (3mx2m).
- Lead presence across the trade show and the festival.
- Priority access across the full calendar of events, 365 days a year.
Voice and Governance
- Founder standing, joinable this year only and held by renewing each year.
- Founding standing in Member Council elections.
- Full business voting rights. One Member, One Vote.
- Opportunity to elect to the Member Council and hold the board to account.
- First voice on the change agenda and The Manchester Principles.
- Attend and shape the Annual General Meeting.
Collaboration
- Set the Beyond The Music change agenda each year and drive real action.
- Shape the conference agenda and curation across conference and festival.
- Host and join panels with thought leaders and changemakers.
- Early exposure to the next wave of talent across every genre.
Inventory
- Top level PR coverage, including a quote in press releases.
- Imagery and film from conference and festival for your own channels.
- Branding and content across all marketing channels.
- Member Panel access to a highly engaged audience.
Business Membership £10,000
£10,000. Annual subscription
For music, TV, marketing, content, digital businesses who want to be able to vote in the Business Membership Category. Members take a place in the working groups and panels that set industry direction, alongside a discounted exhibition stand in The Artist Village or trade show in front of more than 150 artists and the wider industry.
Tickets and Access
- 10 organisation tickets with full conference and festival rights.
- 10 Pay It Forward tickets, giving access to people who could not otherwise attend.
- Exhibitor stand at 25% discount for basic shell scheme space.
Voice and Governance
- Eligible to be elected to the Member Council.
- Business voting rights.
- Attend the Annual General Meeting.
Collaboration
- A direct hand in the working groups and panels that shape industry direction.
- Recognition as a body backing a more collaborative industry.
- Attend the full calendar of events, including the AGM.
Inventory
- Branding and content across all marketing channels and in The Artist Village.
- Member Panel access to a highly engaged audience.
Trade Body and Non-Profit Membership £5,000
£5,000. Annual subscription
For music industry trade bodies, non-profit organisations and Social Enterprises. Members take a place in the working groups and panels that set industry direction, alongside a discounted exhibition stand in The Artist Village or trade show in front of more than 150 artists and the wider industry.
Tickets and Access
- 5 organisation tickets with full conference and festival rights.
- 5 Pay It Forward tickets, giving access to people who could not otherwise attend.
- Exhibitor stand at 25% discount for basic shell scheme space.
Voice and Governance
- Eligible to be elected to the Member Council.
- Business voting rights.
- Attend the Annual General Meeting.
Collaboration
- A direct hand in the working groups and panels that shape industry direction.
- Recognition as a body backing a more collaborative industry.
- Attend the full calendar of events, including the AGM.
Inventory
- Branding and content across all marketing channels and in The Artist Village.
- Member Panel access to a highly engaged audience.
Education & Skills Membership £5,000
£5,000. Annual subscription
For education and skills bodies. Members get INSPIRE access for their learners across the full year, plus a discounted exhibitor stand in The Artist Village to showcase and recruit. INSPIRE runs all year, not only during the event.
Tickets and Access
- 5 organisation tickets with full conference and festival rights.
- 5 Pay It Forward tickets, giving access to people who could not otherwise attend.
- Exhibitor stand in the Artist Village at 25% discount for basic shell scheme space.
Voice and Governance
- Eligible to be elected to the Member Council.
- Education & INSPIRE programme voting rights.
- Attend the Annual General Meeting.
Collaboration
- A route from the classroom to the industry across the year.
- Input into working groups on the issues facing your institution.
- Attend the full calendar of events, including the AGM.
Inventory
- Branding and content across all INSPIRE marketing channels.
Individual Membership The cost of a Delegate & Festival Pass
The cost of a Delegate & Festival Pass. Annual membership
Two membership categories; you can choose Business or Audience Membership.
Two flavours of the same membership. Both carry a vote and a say at the Annual General Meeting. Membership is not sold separately: purchase a Delegate & Festival Pass covering the conference and the festival, then simply opt in at checkout to activate your access to the co-operative.
You can use your pass for the festival on its own if that is all you want.
The only difference is how visible you want to be and how much solidarity you wish to show in support of the co-operative.
Buy a Delegate Pass from £255 Apply
Apply for membership
Join as an individual, an organisation, or a founding partner. Get in touch and we'll help you pick the right tier.
Get in touch →membership@beyondthemusic.co.uk
One Member, One Vote. No matter which strand you choose, you own the business, you decide what you want from your co-operative, and you have the power to elect the Member Council that best represents your interests.
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