English String / Symphony Orchestra
Updated: 07 October 2026 | 19:33 PM
Agreement
Rates of pay effective from 1 September 2026
Concert days (3 hour concert with up to 3 hours rehearsal on the same day)
| Tutti |
£142.58 |
| Sub-Principal |
£150.34 |
| Principal |
£161.02 |
Standard session (50% concert rate)
| Tutti |
£71.29 |
| Sub-Principal |
£75.17 |
| Principal |
£80.51 |
Long session (75% concert rate)
| Tutti |
£106.94 |
| Sub-Principal |
£112.75 |
| Principal |
£120.76 |
Short session (40% concert rate)
| Tutti |
£57.03 |
| Sub-Principal |
£60.14 |
| Principal |
£64.41 |
Distance and travel
- Distance (where transport or travel fare is provided): 22p per mile
- Travel (where transport is not provided): 42p per mile
For more information please see the full agreement.
Contact details
Orchestra Management and Fixing: Andy Farquharson - The Music Agency
Tel: 07718966165
mail@themusicagency.com
MU Steward: James Topp
MU H&S Representative: James Topp