Ulster Orchestra
Updated: 03 November 2023 | 16:40 PM
Agreement
Rates of pay for freelance players effective from 1 April 2023
Concert rates
For up to 6 hours of playing in one day, including either two or more rehearsal sessions, a single rehearsal session and concert, or a single concert session only.
Tutti |
Sub-Principal |
Sub-Principal |
Section Leader |
£122.00 |
£130.00 |
£136.00 |
£147.00 |
Single Rehearsal
For up to three hours playing where no other work is offered on the same day and the word does not include a concert (calculated as 60% of the full day rate)
Tutti |
Sub-Principal |
Sub-Principal |
Section Leader |
£73.20 |
£78.00 |
£81.60 |
£88.20 |
Distance / Travel
Distance (where transport or travel fare is provided) |
16p per mile |
Travel (where transport is NOT provided) |
35p per mile |
Additional distance fee (for players based in mainland UK) |
£22.40 |
Distance fee (for players based in Republic of Ireland, paid instead of the travelling allowance) |
£40.00 |
Out of town
Musicians based in Belfast, who are required to work outside a radius of 7 miles from the Ulster Hall.
1 meal allowance* |
£16.16 |
2 meal allowance* |
£23.23 |
*leaving base before 1.30pm and returning after 6.00pm
Overnight stay in Northern Ireland
Bed & Breakfast (where accommodation is not provided) |
Additional Payment for musicians based outside Northern Ireland required to stay more than one night) |
£63.10 |
£21.50 |
Late return
Midnight - 12:30 am |
12:30 - 1:00 am |
1:00 - 2:00 am |
£5.01 |
£10.03 |
£15.04 |
Contact details
Orchestra manager: Ruth Millar
Ulster Orchestra, Ulster Hall, Bedford Street, Belfast, BT2 7FF
07494 471112
ruth@ulsterorchestra.com
MU Steward: Greg Topping
MU H&S Representative: Kathryn Lowry