Guidance by Working Area and Circumstances We address the key concerns of musicians about their safety and health at their workplace. Last updated: 28 July 2021 To help with wellness and wellbeing of the individual, the MU works with a number of other partner organisations. Collectively aiming to ensure that performers receive expert medical assessments and advice. This guidance gives an introductory advice for a range of workplace premises, including schools, music venues and recording studios. Member benefits Member discount Musicians' Hearing Health Scheme Access musician-specialist audiologists and bespoke hearing protection for an affordable amount. Read more about Musicians' Hearing Health Scheme Member benefit MU Safety Reps The MU has the special group of Roving Safety Reps who can assist you in your workplace. Read more about MU Safety Reps Specialist help Healthcare Services The MU has partnerships with specialist organisations to be able to help musicians address health problems. Read more about Healthcare Services Latest news and features Orchestra Accessibility Study Seeking Participants Take part in a study by the University of Glasgow on the physical demands of playing in a professional orchestra, and how support can be improved for both disabled and non-disabled musicians. Published: 13 November 2025 Read more about Orchestra Accessibility Study Seeking Participants The MU at Resonate Music Conference Glasgow Returning on 13 November, the MU will host a panel discussion on the state of fair work in the creative industries, as well as one-to-one advice sessions for members attending. Published: 04 November 2025 Read more about The MU at Resonate Music Conference Glasgow Scotland’s Creative Sector Backs New Fair Work for Freelancers Checklist 29 organisations across Scotland have become the first to endorse a new Fair Work for Freelancers checklist, developed by trade unions representing the creative sector alongside the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC). Published: 31 October 2025 Read more about Scotland’s Creative Sector Backs New Fair Work for Freelancers Checklist Wales’ Creative Sector Launches New Initiative to Tackle Poor Mental Health CULT Cymru has launched Promoting Mental Health & Wellbeing 4 Creatives, a new initiative aiming to tackle the root causes of poor mental health across the creative industries in Wales. Published: 14 October 2025 Read more about Wales’ Creative Sector Launches New Initiative to Tackle Poor Mental Health Discounted Gym Membership Now Part of MU Benefits Following the success of our discounted hotel room benefit, we’re now offering MU members exclusive access to reduced-rate gym memberships with The Gym Group — one of the UK’s leading fitness providers. Published: 01 August 2025 Read more about Discounted Gym Membership Now Part of MU Benefits Read more Contact the Musicians' Union today The MU has a network of experienced teams available to help musicians in all areas of the industry. If you have any questions about our services, membership or how the MU could help you, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Contact the MU
Member discount Musicians' Hearing Health Scheme Access musician-specialist audiologists and bespoke hearing protection for an affordable amount. Read more about Musicians' Hearing Health Scheme
Member benefit MU Safety Reps The MU has the special group of Roving Safety Reps who can assist you in your workplace. Read more about MU Safety Reps
Specialist help Healthcare Services The MU has partnerships with specialist organisations to be able to help musicians address health problems. Read more about Healthcare Services
Orchestra Accessibility Study Seeking Participants Take part in a study by the University of Glasgow on the physical demands of playing in a professional orchestra, and how support can be improved for both disabled and non-disabled musicians. Published: 13 November 2025 Read more about Orchestra Accessibility Study Seeking Participants
The MU at Resonate Music Conference Glasgow Returning on 13 November, the MU will host a panel discussion on the state of fair work in the creative industries, as well as one-to-one advice sessions for members attending. Published: 04 November 2025 Read more about The MU at Resonate Music Conference Glasgow
Scotland’s Creative Sector Backs New Fair Work for Freelancers Checklist 29 organisations across Scotland have become the first to endorse a new Fair Work for Freelancers checklist, developed by trade unions representing the creative sector alongside the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC). Published: 31 October 2025 Read more about Scotland’s Creative Sector Backs New Fair Work for Freelancers Checklist
Wales’ Creative Sector Launches New Initiative to Tackle Poor Mental Health CULT Cymru has launched Promoting Mental Health & Wellbeing 4 Creatives, a new initiative aiming to tackle the root causes of poor mental health across the creative industries in Wales. Published: 14 October 2025 Read more about Wales’ Creative Sector Launches New Initiative to Tackle Poor Mental Health
Discounted Gym Membership Now Part of MU Benefits Following the success of our discounted hotel room benefit, we’re now offering MU members exclusive access to reduced-rate gym memberships with The Gym Group — one of the UK’s leading fitness providers. Published: 01 August 2025 Read more about Discounted Gym Membership Now Part of MU Benefits