Job Contracts and Business Agreements Most musicians will sign a music contract at some stage of their career. The MU is here to make sure that when you do, you get the best possible deal. Last updated: November 14, 2025 Read more about
Standard Contracts Musicians are strongly advised to obtain written confirmation of all engagements. MU Standard Contract templates are here to facilitate this. Last updated: June 12, 2023 Read more about
Specimen Agreements for Music Business The MU produces a range of music business specimen agreements along with a guide to the content of these types of agreement. These specimen agreements are strictly for... Last updated: July 14, 2022 Read more about
Teaching Contract Guides and Templates Whatever work you do as a music teacher, it should be covered by a written contract. This is why the MU has developed contract templates specifically for teaching musicians. Last updated: November 22, 2023 Read more about
Contract Advisory Service If you’ve been offered an official music business contract it’s important to make sure that what you’re signing up to is in your best interests. The MU offers contracts advice,... Last updated: September 11, 2025 Read more about
Aggregator Digital Distribution Services A review of the terms and conditions of six of the most popular aggregators, to help musicians understand what they do and the business model they use. Prepared by P. Russell... Last updated: October 24, 2023 Read more about
Employment Rights When you take on work as a musician, it is essential that you know if you are an employee, a worker or self-employed as each employment status comes with different... Last updated: October 6, 2025 Read more about
Employment Contracts Advice to help musicians, artists and performers understand what to look for in an employment contract, and the kind of things that could cause problems further down the line. Last updated: November 1, 2022 Read more about
Commissioned Work How to negotiate a commissioning fee, guidelines and specimen contracts. Last updated: March 21, 2024 Read more about
Specimen Sync Licences The right to synchronise music into films, TV programmes, adverts and computer games can be a valuable additional revenue stream. 'Sync rights' can also generate publicity and... Last updated: July 14, 2022 Read more about
Composing and Songwriting If you do any music writing and composing, the MU is here for you. We advise on copyright issues and royalty payments, as well as providing standard contracts and advice on... Last updated: November 7, 2025 Read more about
MU Touring Theatre Steward Theatre Stewards (sometimes referred to as reps) enable us to actively engage in and contribute to the fair engagement of members on shows. Last updated: March 28, 2024 Read more about
Music Teacher Pay and Employment The MU provides advice on rates of pay for music teachers. We give recommendations on contracts, holiday pay, redundancy and other employment issues related to teaching. Last updated: September 15, 2025 Read more about
Record Label Contracts & Agreements Find out what to look out for when signing a contract with a record label, how to maximise your income from recordings and learn about different types of agreements. Last updated: December 5, 2025 Read more about