Music Writers' Sector The MU Music Writers’ Sector represents music composers, songwriters, arrangers and copyists. Sector members can also get involved with the work of the Music Writers’ Advisory Board. Last updated: 27 January 2026 The Music Writers' Sector is headed up by Kelly Wood who liaises with the Music Writers’ Advisory Board and feeds back its key findings to the Executive Committee, as well as being on hand for MU members who write music and lyrics. Join the Music Writers' Sector What does the Music Writers' Advisory Board do? The Music Writers' Advisory Board discusses a range of topics concerning musicians in the industry. It has compiled guidelines on how much composers, arrangers and copyists should expect to be paid for their work. The Board is keen to press for equal opportunities and high standards of employment for everyone. We’re delighted to have a diverse group as the Music Writers’ Advisory Board, with a wide breadth of skills and experience to feed into the MU’s work in the sector. If you are a MU member who is working as composer or songwriter, and are willing to help us affect change for good, get in touch. Find out more Did you know, the MU Members’ Assembly brings together members from every committee and network in the Union to explore the big issues affecting musicians from diverse perspectives. Find out more and keep up to date with its work. Latest news and features BLACMEX Launches Music Mapping Platform to Build Visibility for Black Music Creators BLACMEX has soft-launched a new platform for music creators working in Black music genres. Designed to help creators document professional activity and strengthen funding applications, the platform will also support a better understanding of Black music's impact across the UK. Published: 12 August 2026 Read more about BLACMEX Launches Music Mapping Platform to Build Visibility for Black Music Creators Beyond Copyright: Do Musicians Need Personality Rights in the UK? AI-generated voices, deepfakes and digital replicas are creating new challenges for musicians. Dr Hayleigh Bosher examines why existing UK copyright law may not be enough, and how personality rights could give creators greater control over their image and voice. Published: 20 July 2026 Read more about Beyond Copyright: Do Musicians Need Personality Rights in the UK? UK Music Invites Northern Ireland Composers, Songwriters and Performers to Manifesto Roundtable Composers, songwriters and performers in Northern Ireland are invited to join a UK Music online roundtable to help inform their manifesto asks ahead of the Northern Ireland Assembly elections. Published: 17 July 2026 Read more about UK Music Invites Northern Ireland Composers, Songwriters and Performers to Manifesto Roundtable MU Backs Global Call for Artists’ Rights in AI Music Deals The MU has joined artists, songwriters and music industry organisations from around the world in signing a new open letter coordinated by the European Music Managers Alliance (EMMA), calling for creators' rights to be respected in AI-related music deals. Published: 25 June 2026 Read more about MU Backs Global Call for Artists’ Rights in AI Music Deals Have Your Say On The Concert Music Commissioning Landscape Help us develop fair rates and support for composers by taking our survey - and be in with a chance of winning a £200 gift voucher. Published: 03 June 2026 Read more about Have Your Say On The Concert Music Commissioning Landscape Read more
BLACMEX Launches Music Mapping Platform to Build Visibility for Black Music Creators BLACMEX has soft-launched a new platform for music creators working in Black music genres. Designed to help creators document professional activity and strengthen funding applications, the platform will also support a better understanding of Black music's impact across the UK. Published: 12 August 2026 Read more about BLACMEX Launches Music Mapping Platform to Build Visibility for Black Music Creators
Beyond Copyright: Do Musicians Need Personality Rights in the UK? AI-generated voices, deepfakes and digital replicas are creating new challenges for musicians. Dr Hayleigh Bosher examines why existing UK copyright law may not be enough, and how personality rights could give creators greater control over their image and voice. Published: 20 July 2026 Read more about Beyond Copyright: Do Musicians Need Personality Rights in the UK?
UK Music Invites Northern Ireland Composers, Songwriters and Performers to Manifesto Roundtable Composers, songwriters and performers in Northern Ireland are invited to join a UK Music online roundtable to help inform their manifesto asks ahead of the Northern Ireland Assembly elections. Published: 17 July 2026 Read more about UK Music Invites Northern Ireland Composers, Songwriters and Performers to Manifesto Roundtable
MU Backs Global Call for Artists’ Rights in AI Music Deals The MU has joined artists, songwriters and music industry organisations from around the world in signing a new open letter coordinated by the European Music Managers Alliance (EMMA), calling for creators' rights to be respected in AI-related music deals. Published: 25 June 2026 Read more about MU Backs Global Call for Artists’ Rights in AI Music Deals
Have Your Say On The Concert Music Commissioning Landscape Help us develop fair rates and support for composers by taking our survey - and be in with a chance of winning a £200 gift voucher. Published: 03 June 2026 Read more about Have Your Say On The Concert Music Commissioning Landscape