BBC Orchestras
Updated: 03 November 2023 | 16:26 PM
Agreement
Collective agreements between BBC and the MU for employed and freelance orchestra musicians (extras and deputies).
Agreed terms and conditions between BBC Orchestras - BBCSO and BBCCO (London), and BBCNOW, BBCPO and BBCSSO (Regional) - and the Musicians' Union (MU).
BBCSO & BBCCO (London)
Rates of pay for freelance players effective 1 April 2023.
Concert rates
Tutti |
Sub-Principal |
Principal |
£177.00 |
£192.00 |
£202.50 |
Single call
3 hours with no additional work on any other day:
Tutti |
Sub-Principal |
Principal |
£124.50 |
£134.50 |
£141.50 |
3 hours linked to other work on any other day:
Tutti |
Sub-Principal |
Principal |
£88.50 |
£96.00 |
£101.50 |
BBCNOW, BBCPO & BBCSSO (Regional)
Rates of pay for freelance players effective 1 April 2023.
Concert rates
Tutti |
Sub-Principal |
Principal |
£155.00 |
£167.50 |
£178.00 |
Single call
3 hours with no additional work on any other day:
Tutti |
Sub-Principal |
Principal |
£108.00 |
£117.50 |
£124.50 |
3 hours linked to other work on any other day:
Tutti |
Sub-Principal |
Principal |
£77.50 |
£84.00 |
£89.00 |
UK touring supplement
24 hours away from base allowance: £5.00 per night
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Contact details
BBCSO
Orchestra Manager: Susanna Simmons
Maida Vale Studios, Delaware Road, London, W9 2LG
020 7765 5751
susanna.simmons@bbc.co.uk
MU Steward: Beverley Jones
MU H&S Representatives: Nikos Zarb
BBCCO
Orchestra Manager: Alex Walden
Room G150-152, White City, 201 Wood Lane, London, W12 7TS
Tel: 020 7765 2719
alex.walden@bbc.co.uk
MU Steward: Dave McCallum
MU H&S Representatives: Sarah Freestone, David Beaman, Dave McCallum
BBCNOW
Orchestra Manager: Vicky James
BBC Hoddinot Hall, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5AL
Tel: 02920 559 702; 07718 966 165
vicky.james@bbc.co.uk
MU Steward: Dan Trodden
MU H&S Representatives: John Davy, Dan Trodden
BBCPO
Orchestra Manager: Tom Baxter
BBC Bridge House, Media City UK, Salford, M50 2BH
Tel: 0161 836 1307; 07725 640 198
tom.baxter@bbc.co.uk
MU Steward: Phill Stoker
MU H&S Representatives: Rebecca Hill, Andrew Vickers, Kenny Sturgeon
BBCSSO
Head of Orchestral Management: Richard Nelson
Glasgow City Halls, Candleriggs, Glasgow, G1 1NQ
Tel: 0141 552 0909; 07803 853 854
richard.nelson@bbc.co.uk
MU Steward: Alex Gascoine
MU H&S Representatives: Luke Russell