Ulster Orchestra

Rates of pay for freelance players effective from 1 April 2023

Concert rates

For up to 6 hours of playing in one day, including either two or more rehearsal sessions, a single rehearsal session and concert, or a single concert session only.

Tutti	Sub-Principal	Sub-Principal	Section Leader
£122.00	£130.00	£136.00	£147.00

Single Rehearsal

For up to three hours playing where no other work is offered on the same day and the word does not include a concert (calculated as 60% of the full day rate)

Tutti	Sub-Principal	Sub-Principal	Section Leader
£73.20	£78.00	£81.60	£88.20

Distance / Travel

Distance (where transport or travel fare is provided)
16p per mile
Travel (where transport is NOT provided)
35p per mile
Additional distance fee (for players based in mainland UK)
£22.40
Distance fee (for players based in Republic of Ireland, paid instead of the travelling allowance)
£40.00

Out of town

Musicians based in Belfast, who are required to work outside a radius of 7 miles from the Ulster Hall.

1 meal allowance*
£16.16
2 meal allowance*
£23.23

*leaving base before 1.30pm and returning after 6.00pm

Overnight stay in Northern Ireland

Bed & Breakfast (where accommodation is not provided)	Additional Payment for musicians based outside Northern Ireland required to stay more than one night)
£63.10	£21.50

Late return

Midnight - 12:30 am	12:30 - 1:00 am	1:00 - 2:00 am
£5.01	£10.03	£15.04

Contact details

Orchestra manager: Ruth Millar

Ulster Orchestra, Ulster Hall, Bedford Street, Belfast, BT2 7FF

07494 471112

ruth@ulsterorchestra.com

MU Steward: Greg Topping

MU H&S Representative: Kathryn Lowry