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Legal and accounting support

Connect with music industry experts for up to 1 hour of free guidance in the following areas:
  • Contracts and negotiations
  • Accounting and auditing support
  • Tax support
  • Royalty tracking
How to get started

1. Know the basics

Our Knowledge Toolkit breaks down the music industry in manageable chunks, and dive further into topics in our career guides. You can also familiarise yourself with industry standard contract types using our industry template contracts.

2. Come prepared

Have your documentation or relevant files ready.

3. Complete the form

Fill in the form with us much detail as possible to support your conversation with an expert (please note, we may get in touch to request more information if required).

4. Read the terms of use below

  • Please allow 3-5 working days for your request to be processed by the team plus additional time for the team to refer your to an expert. Allocation times can vary depending on the nature of the query and availability – while time sensitivity of each query will be taken into consideration, this service may not be suitable for urgent queries.
  • There is no obligation to continue beyond the agreed session time (up to 1 hour).
  • Each query is handled on a case-by-case basis. Completion of this form does not guarantee a consultation, as all referrals are subject to availability and capacity.
  • Not all situations may be able to be resolved through this service. Members may be advised to seek independent support outside the scheme if necessary. This service may not be suitable for resolving legal disputes or queries requiring litigation.
  • The Ivors Academy maintains the right to dismiss queries due to excessive or misuse of this service.

Questions?

Contact [email protected] with any questions.

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Allow 3 – 5 working days for us to process your query and additional time for confirmation and allocation.

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