Working with Musicians and Music Guidance and advice for those looking for musicians to play live, music teachers or music use. Take advantage of our musician finder and Fair Play Venue scheme. Guidance Working with Neurodivergent Musicians Read more about Working with Neurodivergent Musicians Engaging Creative Freelancers Read more about Engaging Creative Freelancers Sync Licensing for Music Users Read more about Sync Licensing for Music Users Hiring Musicians for Events Read more about Hiring Musicians for Events Hiring Musicians for Pubs and Small Venues Read more about Hiring Musicians for Pubs and Small Venues Working with School Visiting Music Teachers Read more about Working with School Visiting Music Teachers Local Councillor and Political Party Resources Read more about Local Councillor and Political Party Resources Finder Are You a Grassroots Music Venue? Find out about our Fair Play Venue Scheme and apply to join. Read more about Are You a Grassroots Music Venue? Live Engagement Rates of Pay The MU provide recommended minimum rates for live and gigging freelance musicians. Read more about Live Engagement Rates of Pay Music is work, not play #WorkNotPlayMU No-one should be asked to work for free. Everyone deserves a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work. Read more about Music is work, not play #WorkNotPlayMU Find a Musician Find a musical talent among the MU community, including music bands, session musicians, music teachers, composers and many more. Read more about Find a Musician Help musicians and their families in times of need MU Benevolent Fund provides small grants to Musicians' Union members and their families experiencing severe financial hardship and life changing moments. Because the Fund is sustained through donations, every contribution directly supports those facing difficult circumstances.Your support provides a safety net for MU members and their families. Find out more and donate
Hiring Musicians for Pubs and Small Venues Read more about Hiring Musicians for Pubs and Small Venues
Working with School Visiting Music Teachers Read more about Working with School Visiting Music Teachers
Local Councillor and Political Party Resources Read more about Local Councillor and Political Party Resources
Are You a Grassroots Music Venue? Find out about our Fair Play Venue Scheme and apply to join. Read more about Are You a Grassroots Music Venue?
Live Engagement Rates of Pay The MU provide recommended minimum rates for live and gigging freelance musicians. Read more about Live Engagement Rates of Pay
Music is work, not play #WorkNotPlayMU No-one should be asked to work for free. Everyone deserves a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work. Read more about Music is work, not play #WorkNotPlayMU
Find a Musician Find a musical talent among the MU community, including music bands, session musicians, music teachers, composers and many more. Read more about Find a Musician