Welcome to The International Association for the Study of Popular Music UK and Ireland Branch

How to Join

IASPM UK and Ireland Membership

Membership in IASPM UK and Ireland lasts for 12 months, renewing on a rolling basis based on when you subscribe.

Membership fees are £25 for waged, £10 for unwaged.

The benefits of being a member:

  • Access to conferences and events run by the UK & Ireland branch, including offering to host the biennial branch conference.
  • Access to submit as an author to IASPM Journal.
  • Access to awards and grants when they are offered by the branch, such as the Andrew Goodwin Memorial Prize and travel bursaries for attending the biennial conference.
  • Access to activities tailored to unwaged, student, and early career members, which has previously included PGR-specific conferences and drop-in mentoring sessions with more experienced colleagues.
  • A discounted rate of £66 GBP or $99 USD for an individual print-only subscription to the journal Popular Music. These prices apply for subscriptions to any year and include postage in all countries. To claim the discount, contact the journal directly with a copy of your most recent membership receipt.
  • Membership of the international IASPM mailing list and access to their events. To join the international mailing list, email [email protected].

Please note, the IASPM UK & Ireland mailing list—for sharing calls for papers, job postings, news, and discussions—is open and doesn’t require paid membership. You can join and manage your subscription via self-service at JISCMail.

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As of 15 April 2025, new subscriptions are paused while we transition to a new membership system. Thank you for your patience and we apologize for any inconvenience. For any questions or issues, please contact us.