Live Rates Released for Members Planning Gigs Later in the Year We’ve published new live rates for 2020-2021 which may be useful to members when planning for work past the disruption caused by COVID-19. Published: 24 April 2020 | 12:00 AM Updated: 28 April 2021 | 4:30 PM The new live rates may be useful as and when you begin to plan work for later in the year. Photo credit: Shutterstock The live rates we’ve published are: Casual Stage Rates Organists and Ceremonies Rates Accompanist Rates National Gig Rates Residency Rates We’ve also published specific advice for live musicians during the current pandemic on: Moving to remote and online work Checking contracts for rescheduled gigs Performing and practicing in places of worship Take action for musicians The present situation has caused huge financial strain across the music industry. Much of our lobbying focuses on protecting members who are currently ineligible for either of the Government’s assistance schemes for employed and self-employed workers. If there is one thing that will change the game for all musicians, it is immediate and informed Government action. But we need evidence from you. Take action now by filling out our quick survey, so we can make the best possible case for musicians. Take the survey See all news
Empowering the Young Music Worker: Lessons from Trade Union Patrols Musician, interdisciplinary artist and music educator from North East England Marianne Sice shares what she learned on a Summer Patrol with the TUC and LO-Norway. Published: 05 November 2025 Read more about Empowering the Young Music Worker: Lessons from Trade Union Patrols
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
Love Movies? MU Announces New Member Offer on Cinema Tickets at Vue The Musicians’ Union has teamed up with Vue to get you up to 30% off standard tickets in time for the holiday season. Published: 01 November 2025 Read more about Love Movies? MU Announces New Member Offer on Cinema Tickets at Vue
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
Ireland’s Basic Income for the Arts Scheme to Become Permanent from 2026 The Basic Income for the Arts scheme follows a successful pilot set up in 2022 to help Ireland’s arts and culture sector to recover from Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns. Published: 30 October 2025 Read more about Ireland’s Basic Income for the Arts Scheme to Become Permanent from 2026