Registration flow preview

Tell us how you create.

Choose the category that best fits your work. Your application is submitted securely for review. Membership remains separate from any rights mandate.

Before you apply

What happens next

We receive and review your application.
We contact you if anything needs clarification.
After acceptance, we issue a unique digital member number and virtual card.

Do not upload ID, bank details, confidential work or rights information here. Those are not needed for initial membership.

Your membership application

Creator category

Full name

Preferred name optional

Email address

UK nation or region

Creator or studio name optional

Website or professional profile optional

How do you create? up to 500 characters

Consent and declarations I confirm that I am applying to join DCU and that the information above is accurate. I understand that membership does not transfer copyright or other rights to DCU and that any future mandate will be separate. I agree that DCU may use these details to process my application and contact me about membership administration, subject to the member privacy notice. I am happy to be asked separately about public recognition as a member. This is optional.