It All Begins Here

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Who Can be a Member

European Soundmakers is open to organisations and partners that share our values and objectives and have a verifiable professional connection to the musical instrument, equipment or craftsmanship sectors.

Full Members

Full Members may be national trade and professional associations from the musical instrument, equipment and craftsmanship industry.

Full Members have voting rights in the General Assembly and actively shape the strategic direction and governance of the Confederation.

Sponsor Partners

Sponsor Partners may be Companies from the musical instrument industry (including manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, retail music stores, craftsmen and publishers), repair workshops, individuals of all genders and backgrounds with a verifiable professional connection to the industry, and other institutions and non-profit organisations along the value chain.

Sponsor Partners can participate in activities and contribute but do not hold voting rights.

How to Join

Membership is granted upon written application and approval by the Executive Committee. Applicants must formally commit to the Statutes, Rules of Procedure and the European Soundmakers Code of Ethics and provide appropriate documentation demonstrating eligibility.

If you are interested in joining or would like to learn more about membership opportunities, get in touch with us below.

Together, we strengthen Europe’s musical instrument and craftsmanship sectors – with one voice, shared values and a common vision for the future.

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