MU Orchestral Rates Where an orchestra does not have a collective agreement with the MU, and is not a member of the Association of British Orchestras (ABO), they will be directed to use the MU... Last updated: August 29, 2025 Read more about
Rates of Pay and Agreements The Musicians’ Union helps to set appropriate rates of pay across all areas of musicians’ work, from session musicians and live performances to teaching rates. We also negotiate... Last updated: June 26, 2023 Read more about
MU Recommended Rates for Musicians In the MU we believe that all musicians should be fairly paid for their work. That’s why we provide ‘recommended rates’. Last updated: November 6, 2023 Read more about
Orchestral Collective Agreements Our collective agreements with orchestras cover the salaries, rates of pay, and terms and conditions for those who play in orchestras, whether you are an employed or freelance... Last updated: August 29, 2025 Read more about
Live Engagement Rates of Pay Most gig fees are negotiated on a case-by-case basis. In the MU we produce recommended minimum rates for a variety of uses for live and gigging freelance musicians. Last updated: October 30, 2025 Read more about
Orchestral Agreements and Rates of Pay The MU negotiates and agrees salaries, rates of pay and conditions with all the major UK orchestras, engagers and organisations, as well as setting our own minimum rates and... Last updated: November 7, 2025 Read more about
Recording Agreements, Rates of Pay and Consent Forms We negotiate agreements with a large number of broadcasters, film producers and record companies. Through these negotiations, we set rates of pay and terms and conditions for... Last updated: March 16, 2023 Read more about
Theatre Agreements and Rates of Pay The MU negotiates and agrees minimum terms and conditions, including rates of pay, for employed and self-employed theatre musicians with all major UK theatres. Last updated: November 3, 2023 Read more about
About MU Teaching Rates Teaching rates help musicians who work in music education set and negotiate fair rates of pay. Find out how the rates are set, what work they apply to and how to use them. Last updated: June 8, 2023 Read more about