Health and Safety

Health and safety is a vital issue for working musicians in both the workplace and when travelling to and from engagements. We provide specialist advice and resources to make sure you are safe at work.

Guidance and resources

Risk Assessments

Musicians come across Risk Assessments either as an employee or as a self-employed player asked - here is everything you need to know.

Guidance by Working Area and Circumstances

Browse advice by your area of work, from recording studio to live performances.

Guidance by Health and Safety Issue

Browse advice on noise, vocal health, PAT testing, fire safety and other safety issues.

Member benefits

Member discount

Musicians' Hearing Health Scheme

Access musician-specialist audiologists and bespoke hearing protection for an affordable amount.

Member benefit

MU Safety Reps

The MU has the special group of Roving Safety Reps who can assist you in your workplace.

Healthcare Services

The MU has partnerships with specialist organisations to be able to help musicians address health problems.

Health & safety news

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MU Responds to New Report on Women’s Experiences of Sexual Violence and Harassment in Scottish Folk Music

A new report has been published by researchers at the Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research at the University of Glasgow, representing the largest evidence base on harassment within Scottish Folk Music.

Published: 22 January 2026

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Free BAPAM Health Clinics for Musicians in Birmingham and Leicester

BAPAM is running free health clinics in Leicester and Birmingham for performing arts professionals, teachers and students who have an injury or illness that is impacting their ability to work or study.

Published: 16 January 2026

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From Winter Relief to Wellbeing: Spotlight on Support Offered by PRS Members’ Fund

MU members are encouraged to explore PRS Members’ Fund’s wide range of support services for musicians.

Published: 08 January 2026

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Lessons from the MU’s Courageous Conversations Workshop

The music industry can be a difficult environment in which to have the conversations that you want and need in the workplace, but a one-day course hosted by the MU has offered a way forward.

Published: 18 December 2025

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Landmark Employment Rights Bill Becomes Law

The MU welcomes passage of the Employment Rights Bill, which will now become law. Shaped by trade union input, the legislation represents an important step forward for workers’ rights, equality and protections, with further reforms for freelancers promised in a second phase.

Published: 16 December 2025

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Health, safety & wellbeing events

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26 Jan 2026

Guided Meditation

An extremely efficient and powerful meditation practice, based on Ascension meditation techniques that are tailored to help musicians both in their professional and personal lives.

Online Member only

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27 Jan 2026

CULT Cymru: Resilience for Creatives

An online workshop for creative industry workers to learn about building stability and resilience whilst working in high performance environments. Available for members in Wales.

Online

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30 Jan 2026

CULT Cymru: Mental Health & Stress Risk Assessments

An online training course for creative industry workers who are responsible for creating and/or implementing industry-specific Mental Health and Stress Risk Assessments (MHRSAs). Available for members in Wales.

Online

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MU Responds to New Report on Women’s Experiences of Sexual Violence and Harassment in Scottish Folk Music

Free BAPAM Health Clinics for Musicians in Birmingham and Leicester

From Winter Relief to Wellbeing: Spotlight on Support Offered by PRS Members’ Fund

Lessons from the MU’s Courageous Conversations Workshop

Landmark Employment Rights Bill Becomes Law

Health, safety & wellbeing events

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Guided Meditation

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CULT Cymru: Resilience for Creatives

Last chance to book

CULT Cymru: Mental Health & Stress Risk Assessments