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Committees

Committees are formed of democratically elected MU members to represent their interests. Decision making takes place at Conferences and through the actions of the network of union Committees.

Last updated: 05 February 2024

Representative Committees

The national governing body of the union

Executive Committee

Executive Committee

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 more about the EC Elections.

The day-to-day management of the union at a grassroots level

Regional Committees

Regional Committees

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 more about the RC Elections.

Meet your Regional Committee and find out how to get involved

The management of the union at an industry level

Music Section Committees

Music Section Committees

Representing views of the music profession

Section Committees oversee policy in the relevant industrial music sections, representing the views of different parts of the music profession, such as music teaching, recording, composing, orchestras, theatre and live performance.

Each Section has a democratically elected Committee that meets to discuss issues and, where appropriate, make recommendations to the EC. 

Standing for a Section Committee

The nomination process for members wishing to stand for election to MU Section Committees takes place every two years. Find out more about Section Commitee elections.

Find out more about a relevant music sections and how to get involved

Achieving equality for all musicians

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee

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

Learn more about our actions and groups involved with ED&I issues