Committees

Making major decisions that affect the working lives of musicians

The Executive Committee (EC) is the most important of the Committees. The EC is the national governing body of the Musicians' Union, making major decisions that affect the working lives of musicians. It deals with many important issues such as industrial negotiations, employment policy and financial management.

Find out more about the EC

Standing for Executive Committee

EC nominations happen every year in September. Nominations for 2024-25 term are now closed, however, members can apply in 2024. Sometimes there are additional vacancies during this time e.g. if a member stands down from the committee, mid term.   

Find out what's next for the EC Elections 2023

Dealing with regional issues and policy

Regional Committees (RC) are a crucial part of the day-to-day management of the union at a grassroots level. The MU's six RCs are made up of activist members who help to deal with issues and policy in each region.

Regional Committees oversee the regional activity in all areas of the music industry, and help recruit and organise members among other responsiblities. Members meet to discuss and act on local issues affecting musicians, and are an important element of communication between members and the union.

Each Committee is democratically elected Regional Committee with up to 20 members who meet four or five times a year. 

Standing for a Regional Committee

RC nominations happen every year in September. Nominations for 2024-25 term are now closed, however, eligible members can apply in 2024. Sometimes there are additional vacancies during this time e.g. if a member stands down from the committee, mid term.   

Find out what's next for the RC Elections 2023.

Representing views of the music profession

The MU's Music Sections act as focus groups for musicians working in areas such as music teaching, recording, composing, orchestras, theatre and live performance. These groups represent the views of different parts of the music profession, and are vital to informing our work helping to shape our policy. 

Each Section has a democratically elected Committee that meets to discuss issues and, where appropriate, make recommendations to the EC. Sometimes Sections may also choose to elect sub-committees to deal with individual types of employment covered by the overall remit of the Section.

Find out about Music Sections

Standing for a Section Committee

Nominations for all of the Section Committees take place every two years and are subject to ballot if required. Next nominations round will take place Spring 2024.

Through the work of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee we work towards achieving equality for all musicians. We continue to celebrate the diversity of the music industry and raise awareness of equality issues.

The MU attends the Trade Union Congress's (TUC) four annual Equality Conferences, where we are able to submit motions on a range of issues.

Our ED&I themed Members' Conference 2022 brought together members, ED&I Committee members and our partners to discuss the issues musicians are facing.

Find out more about the ED&I Committee