Buxton International Festival Orchestra
Updated: 08 December 2025 | 17:38 PM
Agreement
Agreements between Buxton International Festival (BIF) and Musicians' Union (MU) for freelance orchestral musicians.
Rates of pay for freelance players effective from 1 January 2026
Buxton Opera Fees
| Two sessions of up to 3 hours each in one day (rehearsal or performance) |
One single session of up to 3 hours (rehearsal or performance) |
| Sub-Principal |
Principal |
Sub-Principal |
Principal |
| £177.28 |
£189.79 |
£114.21 |
£126.14 |
Education work fees
| Standard fee (single 3 hour session) |
Whole day fee (two 3 hour sessions on same day) |
Project Leader (single 3 hour session) |
Project Leader (two 3 hour sessions on same day) |
| £118.19 |
£188.64 |
£129.55 |
£212.51 |
Schools and Educational Concerts rates
Please see the full agreement.
Distance/Travel (more than 15 miles musicians' home base)
| Distance (where transport is provided) |
Travel (where transport is NOT provided) |
| 23p per mile |
49p per mile |
Overnight
| Basic |
M25 Supplement |
| £77.23 |
£27.58 |
Late return
| Midnight - 12:30am |
12:30am - 1:00am |
1:00am - 2:00am |
| £7.95 |
£13.64 |
£19.32 |
For more information please see the full agreement. 
Contact details
Concert manager: Jeff Snowdon
concertmanager@buxtonfestival.co.uk
MU Steward: Vacant