Manchester Camerata
Updated: 25 July 2025 | 18:13 PM
Agreement
An agreement between Manchester Camerata and Musicians' Union for self-employed orchestral musicians.
Rates of pay for freelance players effective from 1 December 2024
Concert rates (no Tutti or Section Principal)
A concert of up to three hours in length with a rehearsal of up to three hours in length on the same day
Concerts |
1 Dec 2025 |
Sub-Principal |
£159.02 |
Principal |
£184.95 |
Single call (3 hours) on a day other than concert day
Sub-Principal |
Principal |
£95.41 |
£110.97 |
Chamber Music
Distance and travel
Distance (where transport or travel fare is provided) |
Travel (where transport is NOT provided) |
19p per mile |
38p per mile |
Overnight
Basic |
M25 Supplement |
£70.00 |
£25.00 |
Late return
Midnight - 12:30am |
12:30 - 1:00am |
1:00 - 2:00am |
£5.25 |
£10.50 |
£15.75 |
Contact details
Orchestra Manager: Jo Watson
Manchester Camerata, The Monastery, 89 Gorton Lane, Manchester M12 5WF
0161 226 8696
JWatson@manchestercamerata.com
MU Steward: Dan Storer