Music Writers' Section The MU Music Writers’ Section represents music composers, songwriters, arrangers and copyists. Section members can also get involved with the Section's Committee work. Last updated: 09 August 2024 The Music Writers' Section is headed up by Kelly Wood who liaises with the Section Committee 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' Section. What does the Music Writers' Section Committee do? The Music Writers' Section Committee 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 Committee 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’ Section Committee, 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 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 Music Streaming: What Does a Fair Deal for Musicians Look Like? How are musicians paid for music streaming and what could a fair deal look like? MU General Secretary Naomi Pohl explains... Published: 11 February 2025 Read more about Music Streaming: What Does a Fair Deal for Musicians Look Like? Council of Music Makers: Help Us Fix Streaming Webinar Join the Council of Music Makers for a free webinar on how to ensure everyone involved in making music is properly credited, paid and able to understand how their streaming service works. Published: 30 January 2025 Read more about Council of Music Makers: Help Us Fix Streaming Webinar Mothers Write 2025: Applications Open for Mothers in Music to Join Songwriting Camp Songwriters who are mothers can now apply for the 2025 edition of Mothers Write, a songwriting camp for mothers in music to enhance their skills and career development. Published: 16 January 2025 Read more about Mothers Write 2025: Applications Open for Mothers in Music to Join Songwriting Camp Beyond The Music: Essential Skills and Qualities for a Sustainable Music Career MU Music Writers Committee member and award-winning composer Steve Luck reflects on his journey and shares why adaptability and continuous learning are key to building a long-term music career. Published: 19 December 2024 Read more about Beyond The Music: Essential Skills and Qualities for a Sustainable Music Career Musicians’ Union Cautious on Government AI Consultation The MU was invited to respond to a government consultation on a proposed exception to UK copyright law which will allow AI developers to use creative works to train their systems without breaching copyright. Published: 17 December 2024 Read more about Musicians’ Union Cautious on Government AI Consultation Read more
Music Streaming: What Does a Fair Deal for Musicians Look Like? How are musicians paid for music streaming and what could a fair deal look like? MU General Secretary Naomi Pohl explains... Published: 11 February 2025 Read more about Music Streaming: What Does a Fair Deal for Musicians Look Like?
Council of Music Makers: Help Us Fix Streaming Webinar Join the Council of Music Makers for a free webinar on how to ensure everyone involved in making music is properly credited, paid and able to understand how their streaming service works. Published: 30 January 2025 Read more about Council of Music Makers: Help Us Fix Streaming Webinar
Mothers Write 2025: Applications Open for Mothers in Music to Join Songwriting Camp Songwriters who are mothers can now apply for the 2025 edition of Mothers Write, a songwriting camp for mothers in music to enhance their skills and career development. Published: 16 January 2025 Read more about Mothers Write 2025: Applications Open for Mothers in Music to Join Songwriting Camp
Beyond The Music: Essential Skills and Qualities for a Sustainable Music Career MU Music Writers Committee member and award-winning composer Steve Luck reflects on his journey and shares why adaptability and continuous learning are key to building a long-term music career. Published: 19 December 2024 Read more about Beyond The Music: Essential Skills and Qualities for a Sustainable Music Career
Musicians’ Union Cautious on Government AI Consultation The MU was invited to respond to a government consultation on a proposed exception to UK copyright law which will allow AI developers to use creative works to train their systems without breaching copyright. Published: 17 December 2024 Read more about Musicians’ Union Cautious on Government AI Consultation