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City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

Updated: 09 July 2025 | 14:34 PM
Agreement

Agreements between City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) and the Musicians' Union (MU) for employed and self-employed orchestral musicians.

Rates of pay for freelance players effective from 1 April 2025

Basic Concert Fee (includes up to 70 miles travel in one day).

A concert of up to three hours in length with a rehearsal of up to three hours in length on the same day.

Tutti Sub-Principal Principal Section Leader
£162.15 £179.76 £191.35 £228.10

Single Call Fee (3 hours)

Tutti Sub-Principal Principal Section Leader
£113.51 £125.83 £133.95 £159.67

Overnight (after 02:00)

Basic M25 Supplement
£80.00 £35.00

Late Return

Midnight - 12:30am 12:30 - 1:00am 1:00 - 2:00am
£5.25 £10.50 £15.75

For more information please see the full agreement.

Contact details

Director of Orchestra Operations: Graham Sibley

CBSO Centre, Berkley Street, Birmingham, B1 2LF

0121 616 6500

GSibley@cbso.co.uk

MU Steward: Gabriel Dyker
MU H&S Representatives: Heather Bradshaw and Matthew Hardy