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Collective Agreements and Rates

Look up rates, terms and conditions from with the BBC, ITV, IPA, PACT and BPI and other agreements negotiated for recording session musicians.

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Fiona Brice

[The MU] is my first port of call for advice as a fixer, and I’m a registered contractor with the MU so I have a safety net. If there’s anything I’m unsure about I can run it past the MU.

Fiona BriceArranger, composer and violinist
Ellie Daymond

The music industry can be a tough place, so it’s a great comfort to know that the MU is always backing us.

Ellie DaymondSession drummer

When arranging TV work, the MU’s collective bargaining agreements have ensured I’ve not missed out on decent pay and conditions.

Andy PayneDrummer, percussion teacher

Career as a recording musician

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Collective Bargaining

Collective Bargaining

The MU negotiates collective bargaining agreements with broadcasters and umbrella organisations for other regular employers of session musicians.

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Creatives Sign Statement Calling for Consent and Fair Payment Where Works are Used to Train Generative AI

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Published: 23 October 2024

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