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Northern Ballet: Update for Members

An update regarding information circulating online about the BBC Concert Orchestra and Northern Ballet.

Published: 07 November 2025 | 2:21 PM Updated: 07 November 2025 | 4:10 PM
Northern Ballet is currently operating on non-Union terms. Photo: ©Jonathan Stewart for The Musicians' Union.

The Union is aware of partial information circulating online about the BBC Concert Orchestra making a recording for Northern Ballet.

The Union has investigated and was in touch with the BBC at the time of contracting. We understand that the recording relates entirely to a digital project and will not be used as a backing track to replace musicians in a dance production.

Northern Ballet are currently operating on non-union terms

It remains the Union's position that the members of the Northern Ballet Sinfonia should be first call for work with Northern Ballet, and we remain committed to reaching an agreement with the company. At present, they are operating on non-union terms.

If you are approached to work for Northern Ballet, please contact orchestral@themu.org for further advice before signing.

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