TAC Agreement Updated: 06 April 2023 | 14:48 PM Agreement The agreement between TAC (Teledwyr Annibynnol Cymru) and Musicians' Union applies to content produced by independent TV production companies primarily creating content for Welsh broadcasters. The agreement sets out the minimum terms and conditions for engaging session musicians, and covers: TV broadcast, cinematic release, online use musicians engaged to record specially composed music (e.g. titles, jingles or incidental music) the reuse of existing performance footage secondary commercial audio visual products (DVD/DTO etc) rates for signed bands and artists (Established Self-Contained Groups). Recording session fees 2011 Limited use recording fees Type Fee Overtime Basic 3 hour session £146.40 £14.64 per 15 mins Continuous performance session £146.40 £14.65 per 6 mins Uplifts may be payable for additional rights (see main agreement) Combined use recording fees Fee per hour Minimum Fee Overtime (per 15 mins) £87.40 £174.80 £26.22 Additional fees Doubling Trebling Plus 10% of session fee Plus 20% of session fee Overdubbing First overdub Each subsequent overdub Plus 125% of session fee Plus 140% of session fee Porterage Category A Category B Category C Category D £23.75 £17.30 (cap £34.85) £11.60 By Negotiation TAC / MU Agreement (0.22 MB)
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