Opera North
Updated: 03 November 2023 | 16:35 PM
Agreement
Agreements between Opera North and MU for employed and self-employed orchestral musicians.
Rates of pay for freelance players effective from 1 August 2022 (Opera and Concerts)
1. Opera
Basic fees
Opera fees rehearsal for 2, 2.5 or 3 hours; Dress rehearsal up to 4 hours, Performance up to 3.5 hours
Tutti |
Sub Principal |
Principal |
Section Leader |
£84.34 |
£87.92 |
£92.68 |
£109.41 |
Long Opera fees (over 4 and up to 6 hours)
Tutti |
Sub Principal |
Principal |
Section Leader |
£168.72 |
£175.85 |
£185.35 |
£218.84 |
2. Concerts
Concert rates - standard fee
Tutti |
Sub-Principal |
Principal |
Section Leader |
£121.20 |
£126.96 |
£132.73 |
£150.05 |
Single rehearsal (up to 3 hours) where that is the only session on a given day
Tutti |
Sub-Principal |
Principal |
Section Leader |
£72.73 |
£76.18 |
£79.64 |
£90.03 |
Distance/Travel
Distance (where transport or travel fare is provided) |
Travel (where transport is NOT provided) |
16p per mile |
35p per mile |
For more information please see the full agreement.
Contact details
Orchestra Manager: Rachel Mosley
Address: Opera North,  Howard Opera Centre, 8 Harrison Street, Leeds, LS1 6PA
Tel: 07960 959 995
rachel.mosley@operanorth.co.uk
Assistant Orchestra Manager: Emma Barnett
Address: Opera North,  Howard Opera Centre, 8 Harrison Street, Leeds, LS1 6PA
Tel: 07970 463 172
emma.barnett@operanorth.co.uk
MU H&S Representative: Richard Hewitt
MU Steward: Andrew Mason