Membership Options
Choose a membership option below.
Open to anyone who doesn’t fulfil Cairn’s membership criteria but has an interest in the performance profession and the trade union movement. Associate Members do not have voting rights and cannot hold a position on the Executive Committee but can upgrade their membership at any time providing they meet the required criteria.
Open to those in full-time further education courses relating to the performing arts. At the end of this period, Student Members receive a further 12 months at the same rate and will subsequently be eligible for Full Membership provided they meet the required criteria.
Open to professionals who fulfil at least one of following criteria; A minimum of £600 in paid professional work within 12 months of application. Graduation from a recognised course/diploma/apprenticeship relating to the performing arts. Received a funding award for a project, teaching or delivering workshops or running own business within 12 months of application.
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for members
Every penny we receive goes towards running costs and making sure we can support, campaign and negotiate to the best of our ability on behalf of creative industry professionals living and working in Scotland and beyond.