Public Liability Insurance for Music Teachers Public Liability Insurance can protect teaching musicians against the financial consequences of legal liability for damages following injury to a third party or damage to... Last updated: December 6, 2023 Read more about
Public Liability Insurance for Musicians Public liability insurance is vital while teaching, performing or touring. This cover protects musicians against liability for damages following injury to a third-party person... Last updated: September 15, 2025 Read more about
8 Things You Need to Know Before Going on Tour Touring is an integral part of many musicians’ careers, but it can be more complicated than simply turning up to perform. Last updated: October 23, 2023 Read more about
Releasing Your Product Our advice on releasing your own product covers copyright and rights agencies, physical distribution, digital releases, technical issues and music videos. Last updated: April 1, 2025 Read more about
Working in the EU The ability to travel and work freely and easily in the EU is of paramount importance to UK musicians. Find important information musicians need to know before crossing the... Last updated: December 1, 2025 Read more about
How to Get Gigs Find advice on how to start playing live music, from rehearsals to your first gig. Last updated: October 3, 2023 Read more about
Help Centre Find quick, clear answers to common questions and guidance on membership options and benefits, logging in and account help, workplace rights and representation, and fair pay and... Last updated: November 13, 2025 Read more about
Fair Play Venue Scheme Whether you’re planning a tour or looking for venues in your area, finding places to play where musicians can be certain of getting a fair deal can be a trial and error exercise... Last updated: June 6, 2025 Read more about
A Guide for Buskers and Street Performers in the UK Get advice on busking in the UK, including tips on location, times to perform, volume, insurance, safety and more. Last updated: July 1, 2025 Read more about
Music Education Policy and Reports Find out all you need to know about Music Education Hubs and teacher Co-operatives. Download reports on music education sector. Last updated: July 28, 2023 Read more about
Mental Health Support Find out where musicians can get advice on keeping mentally well, and find resources should you need extra support. We recommend organisations and online resources that may be... Last updated: May 7, 2024 Read more about
Mentoring in Music Mentoring in Music is a comprehensive DIY guide to mentoring that gives you the tools you need to create opportunities to get mentoring or be a mentor. Last updated: June 21, 2023 Read more about
VAT for Musicians Who Teach Value Added Tax guidance for musicians who teach, lead educational workshops, coach ensembles, and conduct youth orchestras, choirs and bands. Last updated: July 19, 2024 Read more about
What Is Campaigning? Campaigning creates leverage – crucial to trade union negotiations with employers and lobbying decision-makers on behalf of the union’s 36,000 musician members. Last updated: August 27, 2025 Read more about
Unpaid Royalties Some Musicians' Union Royalties cannot be distributed to musicians immediately upon processing. Find out how we manage these royalties and how can you find out if you are owed... Last updated: May 8, 2024 Read more about
MU Organising Training Programme Find out about the union’s new Organising Training Programme to support members campaigning in their workplace or local music community. Last updated: August 27, 2025 Read more about
Contractors (Fixers) Contractors and fixers working with recording session musicians Last updated: February 29, 2024 Read more about