Membership Options at Your Roots Are Showing (YRAS) - Ireland's Folk Conference​

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Why Join?
 

As a YRAS member, you receive:
✔️ Members-only podcast episodes with in-depth interviews and behind-the-scenes content
✔️ Exclusive webinars on industry insights, music marketing, performance strategies, and more
✔️ Access to a resource library filled with expert guides, articles, and tools (coming soon!)
✔️ Virtual meetups and networking with artists, agents, festival bookers, and industry professionals
✔️ Members-only forums and Q&A sessions with keynote speakers and experts
✔️ Discounted event tickets and priority access to showcase and performance opportunities
✔️ Recognition through member spotlights and volunteer opportunities
✔️ A voice in shaping YRAS through member voting and engagement
 

Steps to Membership

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1️⃣ Explore the membership tiers below.
2️⃣ Select the membership that best fits you or your organization.
3️⃣ Join today and unlock year-round benefits!
 

For Individual Artists and Industry Experts
 

🎟️ Individual Membership - €70/year

• Perfect for solo artists and industry professionals (not applicable to companies, festivals, or groups).

• Full access to all YRAS benefits, discounts, and voting rights.

• Non-transferable and must be renewed annually.
   

 

🏅 Lifetime Membership - €1,000 (One-Time Payment)

• Enjoy a lifetime of YRAS benefits without the need for annual renewal!

• Includes all Individual Membership benefits plus special Lifetime Member recognition.

• Payment plans available—email contact@showingroots.com for details.
   

 

👥 Partner Membership - €130/year

• Ideal for two individuals who are life, business, or performing partners (not for businesses or organizations).

• Opportunity to shape our panel topics with a member vote.

• Must be renewed annually.
   

 

For Bands and Organisations

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🎶 Small Organisation - €200/year

• Designed for bands (up to 3 members) and smaller organisations.

• For-Profit Organizations, festivals, and agencies with an annual budget under €250,000, or Not-for-Profits with a budget under €375,000.

• Up to 5 authorized members receive YRAS benefits and discounts.

• Each vote holds a weight of three in member voting activities.

• Annual renewal required.

 

🎼 Medium Organization - €300/year

• Ideal for bands (6 to 9 members) and mid-sized organizations.

• For-Profit Organizations, festivals, and agencies with annual budgets between €250,000 and €750,000, or Not-for-Profits with budgets between €375,000 and €1 Million.

• Up to 9 authorized members receive benefits and discounts.

• Voting power: five votes in member decisions.

• Annual renewal required.

 

🏛️ Large Organization - €500/year

• Designed for bands (10 to 20 members) and larger organizations.

• For-Profit Organizations, festivals, and agencies with budgets over €750,000, or Not-for-Profits with budgets over €1 Million.

• Up to 20 authorized members receive benefits and discounts.

• Voting power: ten votes in member decisions.

• Annual renewal required.

 

For Fans and Supporters

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💙 Community Membership - €50/year

• Ideal for fans, students, volunteers, and folk music enthusiasts who want to support YRAS.

• Non-voting membership (industry professionals must opt for a voting membership).

• Does not include conference discounts but offers access to select member activities.

• Annual renewal required by 31st January.

 

📢 Join Today and Be Part of the Movement!

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Become part of a thriving folk music community, gain insider access to the industry, and help shape the future of traditional and folk music!