Working Membership Benefits & Tier Structure
OUR MEMBERSHIP PROMISE
The Las Vegas Black Music Awards Membership Program is designed to bring artists, entertainment professionals, businesses, community leaders, supporters, and advocates of Black music into one year-round network.
Membership creates access to the LVBMA community, but it does not guarantee an award, nomination, performance, radio placement, chart position, media coverage, business contract, or employment opportunity.
Opportunities remain subject to eligibility, availability, professional standards, and applicable LVBMA policies.
BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE WITH EVERY PAID MEMBERSHIP
Every active LVBMA member receives:
- Official annual LVBMA membership
- Digital membership identification
- Member number
- LVBMA member badge/seal for approved digital use
- One eligible vote in official LVBMA Awards voting
- Member newsletter and organizational updates
- Advance notice of selected LVBMA events and programs
- Member pricing or discounts on selected LVBMA events
- Access to designated member networking opportunities
- Eligibility to participate in selected member surveys and organizational discussions
- Access to member-only educational information, workshops, or virtual meetings when offered
- Opportunity to participate in LVBMA community initiatives
- Membership listing in the appropriate LVBMA directory, where applicable
- Opportunity to refer new members through the Membership Ambassador Program, if approved
One Member = One Vote. (Subject to approval)
Higher membership levels receive greater access and benefits but do not receive additional Awards votes.
LAS VEGAS BLACK MUSIC AWARDS 2027 MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM
Working Membership Benefits & Tier Structure
OUR MEMBERSHIP PROMISE
The Las Vegas Black Music Awards Membership Program is designed to bring artists, entertainment professionals, businesses, community leaders, supporters, and advocates of Black music into one year-round network.
Membership creates access to the LVBMA community, but it does not guarantee an award, nomination, performance, radio placement, chart position, media coverage, business contract, or employment opportunity.
Opportunities remain subject to eligibility, availability, professional standards, and applicable LVBMA policies.
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BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE WITH EVERY PAID MEMBERSHIP
Every active LVBMA member receives:
- Official annual LVBMA membership
- Digital membership identification
- Member number
- LVBMA member badge/seal for approved digital use
- One eligible vote in official LVBMA Awards voting
- Member newsletter and organizational updates
- Advance notice of selected LVBMA events and programs
- Member pricing or discounts on selected LVBMA events
- Access to designated member networking opportunities
- Eligibility to participate in selected member surveys and organizational discussions
- Access to member-only educational information, workshops, or virtual meetings when offered
- Opportunity to participate in LVBMA community initiatives
- Membership listing in the appropriate LVBMA directory, where applicable
- Opportunity to refer new members through the Membership Ambassador Program, if approved
One Member = One Vote. (Subject to approval)
Higher membership levels receive greater access and benefits but do not receive additional Awards votes.
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1. LEGACY MEMBER
Membership: $1,000 (One-time)
WHO IT IS FOR
The Legacy Membership is the highest level of individual membership within the LVBMA organization.
It is designed for established executives, entertainment professionals, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, community leaders, major supporters, and individuals who are seriously invested in the long-term future and expansion of the Las Vegas Black Music Awards.
POSITIONING
Leadership • Legacy • Influence • Access • Expansion
LEGACY MEMBER BENEFITS
May include all standard member benefits, plus:
- Official Legacy Member designation
- Premium Legacy membership credential
- Featured Legacy Member profile in the LVBMA online member directory
- Recognition as a Legacy Member on designated LVBMA platforms
- Priority invitation to LVBMA leadership and strategy discussions
- Invitation to selected private leadership roundtables
- Access to designated Executive/Legacy networking events
- Priority access to selected LVBMA business and entertainment networking opportunities
- Eligibility for consideration for LVBMA committees, advisory groups, or leadership initiatives
- Eligibility to be considered for future chapter-development opportunities
- Priority consideration to submit proposals for approved LVBMA chapter expansion into new territories
- Invitations to selected VIP receptions
- Priority registration for selected LVBMA programs
- Two VIP+ level admissions to the annual Las Vegas Black Music Awards ceremony *
- Preferred seating where applicable
- Red carpet access at designated LVBMA events
- Opportunity for one annual Legacy Member spotlight through an LVBMA/BlinkShow TV media platform, subject to scheduling and editorial standards
- Opportunity to submit business, professional, or community announcements for member-news consideration
- Preferred member pricing on selected sponsorship, advertising, vendor, or promotional opportunities
- Priority access to selected LVBMA educational programs and workshops
- Official annual Legacy Member certificate
- Legacy Member recognition at selected annual membership events
SPECIAL DISTINCTION
Legacy Members are individuals who are not simply attending LVBMA events - they are helping strengthen the institution and its future.
Legacy membership does not constitute ownership of LVBMA and does not imply that the individual founded the organization.
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2. EXECUTIVE MEMBER
Annual Membership: $500
WHO IT IS FOR
Designed for entertainment executives, managers, producers, promoters, media professionals, industry professionals, organizational leaders, entrepreneurs, and individuals seeking deeper professional involvement with LVBMA.
POSITIONING
Leadership • Industry • Professional Development • Networking
EXECUTIVE MEMBER BENEFITS
May include all standard member benefits, plus:
- Official Executive Member designation
- Executive digital membership credential
- Enhanced Executive profile in the LVBMA member directory
- Access to selected Executive and Legacy networking opportunities
- Invitations to designated industry discussions and professional roundtables
- Eligibility for selected LVBMA committees or working groups
- Priority registration for selected workshops and professional-development programs
- Opportunity to participate in LVBMA industry panels, discussions, or educational programs when appropriate
- One VIP-level admission to the annual Las Vegas Black Music Awards ceremony *
- Preferred event seating when applicable
- Designated red carpet access when offered
- Opportunity to submit one Executive Member profile or professional story annually for LVBMA/BlinkShow TV editorial consideration
- Opportunity to submit professional announcements and opportunities to the member network
- Preferred pricing on selected LVBMA advertising, sponsorship, vendor, and promotional opportunities
- Access to selected member business-development opportunities
- Official annual Executive Member certificate
- Eligibility to advance into selected LVBMA leadership opportunities based on experience, participation, and organizational need
Executive Membership creates access to the professional side of the LVBMA ecosystem without granting governance authority or ownership.
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3. BUSINESS MEMBER
Annual Membership: $250
WHO IT IS FOR
Designed for small businesses, entrepreneurs, vendors, service providers, entertainment companies, independent brands, community businesses, and companies interested in reaching the LVBMA network.
POSITIONING
Business • Visibility • Connection • Community Commerce
BUSINESS MEMBER BENEFITS
May include all standard member benefits, plus:
- Official LVBMA Business Member designation
- Business membership credential
- Business listing in the LVBMA Member Business Directory
- Business name, category, contact information, website, and approved social links in directory profile
- Opportunity to display the official LVBMA Business Member badge
- Invitations to selected business networking opportunities
- Access to selected LVBMA business mixers and member events
- Opportunity to submit business announcements, promotions, or community news for member-news consideration
- Preferred member pricing on selected vendor opportunities
- Preferred member pricing on selected advertising opportunities
- Preferred member pricing on selected sponsorship opportunities
- Opportunity to submit products or services for consideration in selected LVBMA member promotions
- Access to selected business-development workshops and educational programs
- Opportunity to participate in selected LVBMA business spotlights
- Priority notice of selected vendor and partnership opportunities
- Opportunity to connect with artists, executives, members, and other participating businesses within the LVBMA network
- Official annual Business Member certificate
Business membership does not constitute an endorsement of a company's products or services by LVBMA.
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4. TALENT MEMBER
Annual Membership: $99
WHO IT IS FOR
Designed specifically for singers, musicians, rappers, spoken-word artists, DJs, producers, songwriters, dancers, performers, entertainers, hosts, independent recording artists, and developing talent.
POSITIONING
Discovery • Development • Visibility • Verification • Opportunity
TALENT MEMBER BENEFITS
May include all standard member benefits, plus:
- Official LVBMA Talent Member designation
- Talent digital membership credential
- Talent profile in the LVBMA Talent Directory
- Ability to submit professional artist information for LVBMA talent verification
- Eligibility to receive an LVBMA Verified Talent designation when established verification requirements are met
- Eligibility to participate in the LVBMA talent measurement and recognition system when applicable
- Eligibility for consideration within future LVBMA music/chart recognition programs
- Opportunity to submit music for consideration for the LVBMA Hour
- Opportunity to submit music/video content for BlinkShow TV editorial consideration
- Priority notice of auditions, showcases, competitions, casting opportunities, and talent calls
- Access to selected artist-development workshops
- Access to selected talent-development and entertainment-business education
- Member pricing on selected showcases, events, classes, and programs
- Opportunity to participate in designated networking events with other talent and industry professionals
- Eligibility to create or maintain an approved LVBMA artist/member profile
- Opportunity to submit accomplishments, new releases, performances, and professional announcements for member-news consideration
- Official annual Talent Member certificate
IMPORTANT TALENT POLICY
Talent Membership does not purchase:
- Nominations
- Awards
- Performances
- Radio airplay
- Chart positions
- Television appearances
Membership provides access to the ecosystem and an opportunity to be considered under the same established professional standards and eligibility requirements as other qualifying talent.
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5. COMMUNITY MEMBER
Annual Membership: $49
WHO IT IS FOR
Designed for music lovers, family members, fans, supporters, volunteers, advocates, and community members who believe in the mission of LVBMA and want to participate in its future.
POSITIONING
Support • Participation • Culture • Community
COMMUNITY MEMBER BENEFITS
May include:
- Official LVBMA Community Member designation
- Digital membership credential
- One eligible LVBMA Awards vote
- Member newsletter and updates
- Early notification of selected LVBMA events
- Member pricing on selected event tickets
- Invitations to designated community/member events
- Access to selected online member programs
- Opportunity to participate in LVBMA surveys and community discussions
- Opportunity to volunteer for selected LVBMA programs and events
- Opportunity to participate in approved Membership Ambassador activities
- Community Member recognition
- Official annual Community Member certificate
- Opportunity to upgrade membership during the active membership year
Community Membership gives supporters an affordable way to have a meaningful connection to the organization rather than simply attending the Awards once a year.
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MEMBERSHIP PATHWAY
The LVBMA membership structure creates a natural progression:
COMMUNITY — $49
“I support the movement.”
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TALENT — $99
“I am developing or promoting my talent through the ecosystem.”
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BUSINESS — $250
“I want my business connected to the ecosystem.”
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EXECUTIVE — $500
“I want professional access and deeper industry involvement.”
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LEGACY — $1,000
