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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.

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