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 Musicians' Union Reacts to Government and Record Labels’ Announcement The Government and record labels, including the three major labels, have announced a package of principles and commitments, which they say will better remunerate creators in the streaming era. Published: 22 July 2025 Read more about Musicians' Union Reacts to Government and Record Labels’ Announcement MU Delegate Conference is Underway in Liverpool Violinist and Chair of the Executive Committee, Alex Gascoine, opens MU Delegate Conference 2025. Published: 22 July 2025 Read more about MU Delegate Conference is Underway in Liverpool Data Bill Passes Without Generative AI Protections Parliament has passed the Data Bill without an amendment aimed to protect musicians and creators from generative artificial intelligence (AI). Published: 13 June 2025 Read more about Data Bill Passes Without Generative AI Protections Lila Launches First Survey on South Asian Experiences in UK Music Industry South Asian music creators, managers, executives, and behind-the-scenes professionals are encouraged to contribute their experiences to the new survey - and be in with a chance of winning AKG K271 headphones or free studio time! Published: 15 May 2025 Read more about Lila Launches First Survey on South Asian Experiences in UK Music Industry MU Raises Concerns Over Potential Impact of US Film Tariffs on UK Musicians Although deals are yet to be agreed, the imposition of tariffs on films produced outside of the US could severely impact the UK’s film and television industry, which currently invests around £80m in musicians. Published: 13 May 2025 Read more about MU Raises Concerns Over Potential Impact of US Film Tariffs on UK Musicians Read more
Musicians' Union Reacts to Government and Record Labels’ Announcement The Government and record labels, including the three major labels, have announced a package of principles and commitments, which they say will better remunerate creators in the streaming era. Published: 22 July 2025 Read more about Musicians' Union Reacts to Government and Record Labels’ Announcement
MU Delegate Conference is Underway in Liverpool Violinist and Chair of the Executive Committee, Alex Gascoine, opens MU Delegate Conference 2025. Published: 22 July 2025 Read more about MU Delegate Conference is Underway in Liverpool
Data Bill Passes Without Generative AI Protections Parliament has passed the Data Bill without an amendment aimed to protect musicians and creators from generative artificial intelligence (AI). Published: 13 June 2025 Read more about Data Bill Passes Without Generative AI Protections
Lila Launches First Survey on South Asian Experiences in UK Music Industry South Asian music creators, managers, executives, and behind-the-scenes professionals are encouraged to contribute their experiences to the new survey - and be in with a chance of winning AKG K271 headphones or free studio time! Published: 15 May 2025 Read more about Lila Launches First Survey on South Asian Experiences in UK Music Industry
MU Raises Concerns Over Potential Impact of US Film Tariffs on UK Musicians Although deals are yet to be agreed, the imposition of tariffs on films produced outside of the US could severely impact the UK’s film and television industry, which currently invests around £80m in musicians. Published: 13 May 2025 Read more about MU Raises Concerns Over Potential Impact of US Film Tariffs on UK Musicians