Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
Updated: 01 October 2025 | 19:52 PM
Agreement
Agreed terms and conditions between Birmingham Contemporary Music Group (BCMG) and Musicians' Union (MU).
Rates of pay for freelance players effective 1 September 2025
Minimum rates
| Concert fee (single session concert or 2 sessions of either a concert with associated rehearsal or two rehearsals on one day) |
Single extra rehearsal (on a day other than a concert day) |
| £190.29 |
£114.17 |
Distance / Travel
| Distance (where transport or travel fare is provided) |
Travel (where transport is NOT provided) |
| 21p per mile |
41p per mile |
Overnight
*Note: This is paid according to the rates below, unless suitable accommodation is not available at these rates. See clause 7 of agreement for more information.
| Single night |
M25 supplement |
| £80.00* |
£35.00 |
Late return
Late return between midnight and 2am: £10.50
Contact details
BCMG, CBSO Centre, Berkley Street, Birmingham, B1 2LF
Tel: 0121 616 2623
MU Steward: Vacant