SOMM - Society Of Music Merchants e.V.
Association
BECOME A MEMBER
Become a member of Europe's strongest industry organization in the musical instruments and music equipment industry and benefit from exclusive advantages, a strong network and active representation of your interests in the MI industry and the music industry!​
Benefits of membership
​​Shaping, positioning and profiting - SOMM membership offers many benefits to a company in the MI sector: Members can network with the leading minds in the musical instrument and music equipment industry, help shape the dynamic development of the various segments of the industry, and stay well informed through participation in committee activities.
SOMM stands up for companies in the MI industry! This applies to the framework conditions for manufacturers, distributors, specialised retailers and publishers in national and European legislation, as well as to the long-term positioning of musical instruments and music equipment on the increasingly competitive leisure market.
SOMM pools the interests of individual members to achieve common goals or values, such as anchoring the value of music in society and encouraging more people to listen to music.
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SOMM believes that music is an essential part of our culture and society. Music not only promotes creativity and personal development, but also contributes to social cohesion and intercultural understanding. In view of this importance, it is essential to strengthen and expand music education and the framework conditions for music professionals.
In co-operation with the EMIA (European Musical Instrument Alliance), the SOMM creates important European future prospects for successful companies in the MI sector - prospects from which members can benefit.
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As a business owner, are you bothered by certain regulations in your industry? Whether it's competition law, general compliance regulations, climate protection or the demand for more music education: As an entrepreneur, you can't change the rules of the game on your own - but an association can. Lobbying on behalf of its members is one of the basic tasks of the Society Of Music Merchants. It seeks dialogue with policymakers and lobbies on behalf of the industry. It also participates in music industry committees and cultural and creative industry alliances. Every member's voice counts, as a large membership adds weight to the association.
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Membership networks and connects: As a member, you get to know people who face the same challenges you do on a daily basis. Networking within the association helps you to find potential cooperation partners for major customer projects or joint challenges. SOMM organises regular meetings and workshops to make a lasting change in the networking concept of an industry. SOMM events offer you the opportunity to establish and maintain contacts with companies in the MI sector as well as with competent and reliable service providers.
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SOMM gives the European MI sector ONE voice and ONE face and is therefore the point of contact for authorities, institutions and business partners.
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SOMM provides a directory on its website where members can register. As a member, it is easier to be found by those interested in the industry.
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Membership of SOMM is a seal of quality that can be used for marketing and public relations purposes.
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SOMM supports its members with practical information. It also organises seminars and events and negotiates discounts with training providers.
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Not every company has the financial and human resources to successfully litigate long-term legal issues or support upcoming legislative changes. SOMM brings interests together and co-ordinates approaches to solutions, including the drafting of opinions and legal guidelines.
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Possible participation in the MUSIC DEALER DAYS, currently the only European B2B trade show.
Co-design​
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Get involved in focus groups, specialist groups and departments.
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Initiate projects and provide input on current regulatory projects.
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Help shape market education and standardisation.
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Influence SOMM's economic and cultural policy issues.
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Maintain contact with important decision-makers in politics and administration.
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Network with other members and companies.
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Help build a Europe that makes music.
Position yourself
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Benefit from the positive image transfer of SOMM for your company.
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Position yourself as an industry expert within the association, e.g. through press enquiries and interviews.
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Use SOMM panel discussions and lectures as a public stage.
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Benefit from the high visibility of chairing a SOMM committee.
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Publish your own news, events and job vacancies through the SOMM communication tools.
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Present yourself in the SOMM provider directory, sponsor SOMM publications or projects, and present yourself at SOMM joint stands.
Benefit from
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Benefit from exclusive special conditions as a member.
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Find out about current cultural policy in the Politics and Society section.
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Save money on expensive lawyers with a SOMM membership and benefit from class actions or the drafting of statements.
BECOME A MEMBER - YOUR ENTRY INTO THE SOMM
Would you like to become a member of SOMM – Society Of Music Merchants e. V. and part of the musical instrument and music equipment community? The joining process is simple: Fill out the application, which includes a form, and send it to the office together with the self-assessment .
After the Executive Board has reviewed and approved your application and you have provided your self-assessment for the annual membership fee, your membership will be activated. In accordance with our statutes, the application will be reviewed as part of our internal processes and a final decision will be made.
Become a member today and benefit from numerous advantages and services of SOMM!