Northern Ballet Sinfonia

Updated: 29 August 2025 | 14:03 PM

Agreement

Northern Ballet declined to extend the agreement under the terms of which they previously engaged players whilst negotiations continue to replace them.

Therefore any work and terms of work currently offered by Northern Ballet are not under a union approved agreement.

Please contact orchestral@themu.org for further information.

Contact details

Ciarán Campbell

Orchestra and Concerts Manager | Northern Ballet

Mobile: 07802 367038

Email: ciaran.campbell@northernballet.com

MU Stewards: Mary Gilbert and John Melbourne

MU H&S Representative: John Melbourne

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