All not-for-profit arts organisations and local authorities located within Northern Ireland are welcome to apply for membership subject to the condition that their core business activity is within the field of arts and culture. Organisations based in the South, such as touring companies that perform in Northern Ireland, may also find benefits in working with us. Admission to Audiences NI membership is at the discretion of the Board.

Membership of the agency is payable by an annual fee, which is calculated by placing your organisation in one of Four Bands, dependent upon your annual turnover.For the purposes of membership, turnover (as stated in most recent signed, audited accounts) includes income from:

• Ticket sales - Grants (revenue and capital - short term capital funding agreements may be considered for exemption) - Sponsorship -Merchandise, programme sales and confectionery – Advertising - Café/bar - Income generated by hires included and promoted in your venue programming and publicity

Fees for 2007/08

NB Annual membership follows the financial year i.e. 1 April 07 – 31 March 08. A pro-rata rate of 50% applies for members joining from 01 October onwards in any given year.

(Local authority membership rates may in certain instances be arranged by separate negotiation and are subject to an agreed level of service provision).