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Specimen Agreements

Before you seek business contract advice, browse our range of example agreements for doing music business.

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Specimen Sync Licences

Templates to help you negotiate synchronisation deals and agree appropriate terms for the use of your music

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Employment Contracts

Use our UK employment contract advice resource to find out more about employment contracts and the conditions you should be wary of.

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11 Feb 2026

Legal Webinar – Branding and Music

A practical legal webinar on choosing and protecting a stage or band name, and maximising its value through branding, marketing and compliant promotion, delivered by Scottish law firm Harper Macleod. Available to members in Scotland.

Online (Zoom)
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04 Mar 2026

Legal Webinar – A Guide to Live Work

A legal overview of playing live, covering promoters and agents, self-organised events in traditional and unusual venues, and international touring and showcases, delivered by Scottish law firm Harper Macleod. Available to members in Scotland.

Online (Zoom)
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18 Mar 2026

Legal Webinar – Music and AI Work

A legal-focused webinar exploring the impact of AI on music, including model training, recommendation algorithms, proposed UK and international legal changes, and AI in music technology, delivered by Scottish law firm Harper Macleod. Available to members in Scotland.

Online (Zoom)
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19 Mar 2026

Legal Clinic, Glasgow

A free, 30-minute legal clinic session in Glasgow, designed to give you clear, accessible advice on ad-hoc legal issues relating to your music career.

City centre location (details confirmed at registration)
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24 Mar 2026

Legal Clinic, Edinburgh

A free, 30-minute legal clinic session in Edinburgh, designed to give you clear, accessible advice on ad-hoc legal issues relating to your music career.

Haymarket area (details confirmed at registration)
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Fiona Brice

Once you start contracting other musicians and bringing other people in the studio you realise there’s paperwork that needs to be done.

Fiona BriceArranger, composer and violinist
Naomi

All business relationships that you enter into should be clearly and carefully set out in agreements that are fair to all concerned.

Naomi PohlMU General Secretary
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This is not a hobby - it's our profession

No-one should feel guilty about turning down unpaid “opportunities". Have you been asked to work for no fee?

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This is not a hobby - it's our profession

Latest news and features

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Members Advised to Check PPL Performer Line-Ups on Recordings

PPL (the organisation that collects and distributes royalties for recorded music when it’s played in public or broadcast) is currently investigating reports of inaccurate performer line-ups. MU members are urged to report if they see individuals listed who did not perform on their recording.

Published: 26 August 2025

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