Lighthouse membership

Lighthouse takes a members-only approach to ensure it remains a safe harbour for productive exchanges between music industry professionals worldwide.

Any music business professional interested in learning more about the world’s music markets can become a Lighthouse Member for 15€ a month (before VAT if applicable). Memberships are month-to-month with no commitment, so don’t be afraid to test the waters!

Subscriptions renew automatically each month, but you can cancel at any time. You can even try Lighthouse for free for 1 month - just enter the promo code WELCOMEABOARD at checkout.

We also have bulk membership pricing for global groups and large trade organisations - send us a signal and we’ll let you know what kind of discounts we can offer you!

Why Become a Member?

Get acquainted with the world’s music markets at a glance through quick, convenient member-exclusive video resources.
Find the pro who can help you develop your project internationally using our global Expert map with pinpointing filters like language, sub-sector, and music genre.
Get guidance from trusted international music industry consultants with one-on-one virtual consulting sessions.
Learn how to navigate the world’s music markets with practical online courses taught by leading local industry insiders.
Stay connected with our exclusive in-house music export tools and resources including event calendars, market guides, insider interviews, and live Q&A sessions, plus special partner offers.

As a Lighthouse Member, you’ll get:

Included

A la carte

**Experts set their own rates for resources and consulting. Prices are clearly listed on their profiles and visible before purchase. All prices stated are before tax (if VAT applicable).

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Why a Members-Only Model?

For starters, it serves to deter drifters - no time wasters allowed aboard!

Subscriptions help us keep the lights on while we create and curate useful resources for you too. They also mean we can continue to thoughtfully expand our list of Experts to include more countries and skill sets.

Who are the Lighthouse Experts?

Our growing roster of music industry Experts includes a top digital marketing specialist in Germany, the founder and programmer of the leading international showcase festival in Wales, a talented promoter spanning all genres in Spain, and a French booking agent for international pop artists, to list just a few. You can trust they know their stuff.

And trust is vital in this business. That’s why we carefully curate our crew of Lighthouse Experts. If they’re on this platform, it’s because we’ve worked with them firsthand or they come highly recommended by a minimum of three of their peers.

How Do I Become a Lighthouse Expert?

So we can handle all the invoicing for you through our payment provider Stripe, Lighthouse can currently bring aboard Experts whose businesses are registered in 36 different countries including the US, Canada, UK, all EU countries, Switzerland, Norway, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan.

To become a Lighthouse Expert, first create a free account here

We’ll ask you a bit about yourself like what you do, where you work, and why you want to join.
You’ll request referrals from your peers straight from the platform.
Once we’ve received your 3 recommendations, we’ll review your application and notify you of our decision.

Why Become an Expert?

Earn money by sharing your local insight with music industry professionals worldwide who value and respect your time and expertise.
Boost your visibility and gain recognition for your work beyond your borders.
Connect with other serious, like-minded music business contacts to broaden your network of potential collaborators.
Share your passion for your own country and its music market to inspire others to take notice and get involved.

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To Benefit from All of Lighthouse’s Features, Join as Both a Member & an Expert

Become a Member first to get instant access to all Lighthouse membership features. You can then apply to “Become an Expert” right from your account dashboard! You’ll then be able to both offer and take courses and consulting sessions. You’ll then be able to propose your own courses and services as well as search our Expert map and access the marketplace.

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