Finance and Tax

Advice for musicians on getting paid and managing finances. We can help musicians with invoicing and payment assistance, signposting to potential sources of funding and helping make sure you receive what you are due.

Guidance and advice

Tax and Accounting Guide

Our guidance on tax and tax saving opportunities, tailored for employed and self-employed musicians.

Pensions

Things for musicians to consider about pension depending on your working practices and employment history

Financing and Funding

Organisations that can help fund your music business

MU Recommended Rates of Pay

Invoicing

Overseas Taxation and National Insurance

Member services

Financial Assistance

Grants and funds you can access when you are an MU member

Tax Investigation Insurance

Claim a fee reimbursement of up to £100,000 in the event of a HMRC investigation or dispute

Contract Advisory Service

The MU can help you make sure the contract you sign is fair and includes all of the necessary clauses

Personal Accident Cover

Claiming financial benefits in the event of an accident at work

MU Pension Scheme

A scheme to make and receive pension contributions

Unpaid Fee Recovery

You can ask the MU for help on any and every payment issue owed to you personally, relating to your career as a musician

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From gig players to part-time teachers and professional instrumentalists, MU members can access specialist insurance for musicians. This includes accident cover, health schemes, travel insurance and car insurance add-ons through the Musicians’ Union.

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Home Made Agreements: Key Information

Bookings and an increase in ‘home made’ agreements were on the agenda at the latest MU’s Wales and South West England Regional Committee meeting. What does that mean for you?

Published: 16 December 2022

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YouTube Tutorials: How They Can Benefit You and Your Business

YouTube is a valuable tool for enhancing music teaching, adding revenue and expanding your global reach. Here, three musicians discuss how the platform works for them.

Published: 13 December 2022

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Free Places on Coaching and Mentoring for Creatives Course for MU Members in Wales

CULT Cymru’s Leadership and Management endorsed coaching and mentoring course is open again for applications, usually £300 to attend, the course is free to MU members (less £50 deposit).

Published: 07 December 2022

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Subsidised Rates Increase for MU/UK Theatre

New Subsidised rates have now been agreed for members for the MU/UK theatre agreement, and will be backdated to May 2022.

Published: 02 December 2022

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Resources for National Stress Awareness Week

Work related stress is a trade union issue. For National Stress Awareness Week running 7-11 November we’ve put together a reminder on the resources available to members.

Published: 11 November 2022

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25 Oct 2024

Free Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Birmingham

This is an opportunity to ensure that your equipment is safe and you are able to provide assurances for your insurance, venues and bookers. Available for all MU Midlands members.

Birmingham Member only

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06 Nov 2024

Freelancing for Creatives: Taxes and Finance

This online, three hour workshop, is aimed at people who work in the creative industries. It will be of particular interest to people who are either currently freelance or thinking of going freelance and is a safe space so that you can return your tax returns with confidence.

Online

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08 Nov 2024

Feldenkrais: Move Better, Feel Better, Perform Better

Free up your playing and singing using the Feldenkrais method, a sensory-motor learning system which looks at our mind and body holistically.

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Finance and Tax

Guidance and advice

Tax and Accounting Guide

Pensions

Financing and Funding

MU Recommended Rates of Pay

Invoicing

Overseas Taxation and National Insurance

Member services

Financial Assistance

Tax Investigation Insurance

Contract Advisory Service

Personal Accident Cover

MU Pension Scheme

Unpaid Fee Recovery

Get MU membership today

Explore our member services

Latest news and features

Home Made Agreements: Key Information

YouTube Tutorials: How They Can Benefit You and Your Business

Free Places on Coaching and Mentoring for Creatives Course for MU Members in Wales

Subsidised Rates Increase for MU/UK Theatre

Resources for National Stress Awareness Week

Upcoming events

Last chance to book

Free Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Birmingham

Last chance to book

Freelancing for Creatives: Taxes and Finance

Last chance to book

Feldenkrais: Move Better, Feel Better, Perform Better