Membership Affinity Schemes

 

IMRO & Taxback.com Launch New Partnership

Do you make or supplement your living through music or art?

 Taxback.com and IMRO have joined forces to provide IMRO members with an affordable and comprehensive tax and work visa solution.

This partnership offers a discounted rate on a range of bespoke services including:

For VAT Registered Music Creators and Production Companies:

For Self-Employed or PAYE Music Creators:    

  1. Domestic and Foreign VAT Recovery

  2. Tax refunds for PAYE workers

  3. Filing of Self-Assessed tax returns

Taxback.com will maximise your tax refunds whilst ensuring you are fully compliant with all the Irish tax regulations which apply to your individual circumstances.  

  1. Dividends / Property Tax – Compliancy

If you earn an income from dividends or from domestic or foreign property rental, we can also look after your tax requirements but extra fees may apply. However, any supplementary fees will still be in line with our competitive fee structure for IMRO members.
 

Artist Exemption Scheme Tax Recovery A certain proportion of royalty income earned by songwriters and composers may be exempt from tax in Ireland under strictly defined circumstances through the Artist Exemption Scheme (subject to individual circumstances, assessment and clearance by the Revenue Commissioners).

 

Section 195, Taxes Consolidation Act, 1997 empowers the Irish Revenue to make a determination that certain artistic works are original and creative works generally recognised as having cultural or artistic merit. 

 See http://www.revenue.ie/en/tax/it/reliefs/artists-exemption.html 

Reclaiming Overseas Tax (e.g. Royalties etc) Many IMRO members have overseas earnings from sources  such as per formance royalties, which may be taxed as much as 35%. Our comprehensive withholding ta x refund service    will minimise your tax liabilities so that you reclaim the maximum amount due to you. The taxback.com specialists have crafted the IMRO service on the basis of an exhaustive knowledge of international tax treaties.

 

Full Details Visit: http://www.imro.ie/slider-news-item/new-services-imro-members

 
 
VHI COVER FOR IMRO MEMBERS

IMRO operates a Group VHI Scheme for members which can help you save 10% on subscription costs.

For further information contact:

Phone:  1850 44 44 44

Reference: IMRO Members Group Scheme

 

  

Emagine Media - The Album Launch Design Package

Here at EM we're living the dream. Our clients include, music promoters, venues and some or Ireland's greatest artists such as Paul Brady, The Divine Comedy and The Duckworth Lewis Method. We've even designed for Rock Legends like, Television, Hugh Cornwell and The Church.

So, born out of our fandom for music, and as part of our partnership with IMRO, we've put together a brand new package that's loaded with cool stuff to help you launch your album. It's called (not surprisingly) the Album Launch Package, and it includes all the essentials that you need to launch your album successfully. Everything, from the iconic album cover right through to press adds and even a Facebook landing page graphic are included in here.

If you're currently in the studio recording an album, or planning to release one in the near future, then now is a great time to get in touch with us here at EM. This new package is for IMRO members only, and it provides you with all the designery bits and pieces needed to launch an album at a hugely discounted price.

The full package includes all of this:

- Album packaging design (Jewel Case or Digipack, with insert booklet up to 20 pages)
- Album digibook for iTunes
- Promo single packaging design (2 panel Cardboard Wallet or Slim Case Solution)
- Branded press release design
- Promotional poster (up to 3 formats)
- Press ad (up to 3 formats)
- Facebook landing page graphic

Remember we said this was a special offer for IMRO members? Well all of this only costs €2,999 plus VAT. That's a saving of almost €1,000.

For more information about the Album Launch Package, and all of our design for music services, call us today on 01 6303 469 or visit our website, www.emagine.ie. Because we're really good at creating outstanding images for your music.

 

IRISH MUSIC MAGAZINE

20% DISCOUNT ON SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR IMRO MEMBERS

Irish Music Magazine have just announced the launch of their new website www.irishmusicmagazine.com which has a new look and a re-launched philosophy.

You will now find News items, CD and Download Charts, Recommended Releases, Festivals and Tours from Ireland, United Kingdom, Europe and North America. Extra additions will be announced over the next 6 months which will further enhance the site.

Speaking to MQ, Sean Laffey, Editor of Irish Music Magazine said "Irish music is at home with MP3s, Podcasts and web commerce. Today Irish Music Magazine is harnessing new technology as it brings fans, musicians and promoters a special insight into the roots and reality of Irish music. The magazine is in step with the changing nature of music retail and the dynamics of web promotion. www.irishmusicmagazine.com will ensure that the music and the musicians continue to have a prominent worldwide profile 24/7.''

Visitors to www.irishmusicmagazine.com will now also have the option to subscribe to Irish Music Magazine via PDF download each month. IMRO Members are now been offered a 20% discount rate on a 1 or 2 year subscription packages for both the online and printed magazine version. You can download an order form through the website for further details.

IMRO Members should contact email: info@irishmusicmagazine.com with regular updates on launches, tours, general news which will be covered within the website and also the main magazine.


 

SongU.com | IMRO MEMBER DISCOUNT

Sign up for a FREE self-paced course as well as get detailed information about the SongU.com discount for IMRO members.

SongU.com provides online coaching, co-writing and pitching opportunities, in addition to over 40 multi-level courses developed by award-winning songwriters. State-of-the-art voice-enabled classrooms allow you to interact in real time with your instructors and classmates from around the world. Get connected with collaborators, meet industry professionals and pitch your songs entirely online. Work with personal coaches on a song-by-song basis and showcase your songs on your member website. Treat yourself to an entire year of learning and opportunities for less than the cost of most three-day seminars.

For more information and to try a FREE self-paced course, visit www.SongU.com/IMRO.

 

BERKLEE ONLINE MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMMES

10% Member Discount and Free Music Business Handbook from Berkleemusic

Advance your career with Berkleemusic, the award-winning online extension school of Berklee College of Music. Berkleemusic has the world's largest collection of forward-thinking online music courses, covering all areas of music business, music production, performance, songwriting, and beyond. 

As part of our partnership, IMRO members receive 10% off Berkleemusic's entire curriculum, including new courses like Creative Writing: Poetry, Jingle Writing, Reharmonization Techniques, Music Supervision, and Copyright Law. To receive your 10% discount, you must create a Berkleemusic account through the "Redeem Now" link at http://www.imro.ie/content/berklee-music-imro-member-discount. Berkleemusic's next term is enrolling now.

Berkleemusic is also offering IMRO members exclusive access to their free Music Business Handbook Vol. 2. This free PDF collects some of their instructors' essential knowledge in one easy-to-navigate guide. Topics include music publishing, concert touring, marketing, and entrepreneurship. Download now  
 

 

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION RATE (DUBLIN)

Holiday Inn Dublin City Centre offers a special musicians rate to all IMRO members of €79.00 Bed & Breakfast. Rates are subject to availability at the time of booking. IMRO members can also avail of facilities for CD launches, interview rooms. Further details phone: 01 670 3666 or visit www.holidayinndublincitycentre.ie

SONGWRITER WORKSPACES

As part of its continuing commitment to emerging songwriters the Holiday Inn recently announced its latest initiative for songwriters. Holiday Inn supremo Johnny Moran had this to say:-

"Our aim is to be a focal point and gathering place for songwriters and to this end we are making workspaces available at weekends to songwriters who wish to co-write together, completely free of charge." "I would like to acknowledge with thanks the support of the IRMA Trust who have kindly agreed to provide keyboards from their instrument bank, again free of charge."

Songwriters wishing to book a workspace with a collaborator for a weekend time slot should  phone
01 670 3666 or e-mail info@holidayinndublin.ie to discuss dates, times and availability. 

FASTLANE STUDIO | 15% IMRO MEMBER DISCOUNT

FastLane Studio is Unique. We offer all the services you'd expect to find in a top class studio plus much more. The studio implements the absolute best in analogue equipment and the cutting edge of digital technology to give our customers an amazing sound. We have an experienced In-House session musician and producer available to you at every recording session at no extra cost. Our engineer has over 8 years experience and, being a musician, knows how to get the right sound. All of this set in a relaxing environment less than 30 minutes from Dublin city centre.

Our price per day for IMRO members including the 15% discount is €298 inclusive of VAT, sound engineer and session musician. We do not charge you extra to rent equipment, instruments or any other hidden extras. We also have packages designed to give musicians the best possible value and a price that will not change for whatever size project you are undertaking.

For more info please visit
www.fastlanestudio.net

Or contact us at
info@fastlanestudio.net
01 8436278
087 7328668 

Shay's Studio
Recording Studio Discount (10% Discount for IMRO Members)

Shay's Studio is a professional recording studio catering to all musical styles and genres (from trad to death metal) as well as audio-visual work

The studio is owned and managed by an experienced sound engineer, and it's clients include professional artists such as Joe Burke, as well as fresh young bands.

The live & control rooms have been meticulously adjusted to the highest standards by one of the World's greatest acoustics experts, so it sounds seriously good.

The studio uses first class equipment such as a Neumann U87 mic, Avalon tube channel, Audient pre-amps and a Yamaha recording custom drum kit (see full equipment list).
Audio samples showing the studio's high sound quality can be found on the samples page.

The Studio's recordings have been played on major radio stations worldwide and many received great reviews, such as the "REAL" album, and Wreck of the Hesperus (8/10 in Terrorizer magazine).

To top it all off - the studio rates are very affordable.

Located in Co. Galway, Ireland, 3 hours from Dublin, less than an hour and a half from Limerick in a quiet rural area near pubs, golf course, B&Bs and beautiful scenery.

Shay's Studio
Leitrim Village
Kylebrack
Loughrea
Co. Galway
Ireland.

Skype: balaftuna
Tel: 353 (0)90 9745942
http://www.shaysstudio.ie

 

 

Futuresounds 10% discount for IMRO Members

Please see www.futuresounds.ie for our complete range of recording hardware and software.

About Futuresounds

Futuresounds was established in December 2003 when it was made apparent that a full-time distributor was required for M-Audio, Propellerheads and Ableton.

Since 2003, Futuresounds has broadened its portfolio of products to include DigiDesign, Focusrite, RME, Novation and Applied Acoustics Systems. It also specializes in Audio PCs and is home to the European branch of pcAudioLabs. If you are putting a PC-based studio together, look no further.

Future Sounds offers a free consultation and mail-order service to clients, which can be accessed by calling the office on 01-6139555 or via www.futuresounds.ie If you would like to visit us in person, please call to arrange an appointment.

Futuresounds, 13 Magennis Place, Dublin 2, p: 00353-1-6139555, w: www.futuresounds.ie