Musicians’ Union (MU)
An organisation of over 35,000 musicians working in all sectors of the music business.
- We work to protect your rights, maximise your income and improve working conditions.
- We also offer advice, support, insurance and legal assistance.
- Joining costs £1 for the first six months, followed by standard rate payments
- £287 annually for standard membership
- £24 annually for student membership
- £143.50 annually for EIS, NEU, RCO, UCU joint membership
- £166 annually for disabled musicians’ membership
- £215.25 annually for Ivors Academy joint membership
The amounts exclude optional Political Fund contributions.
• Career advice
• Contract advice & negotiation
• Legal advice & representation
• £10m public liability cover
• £3,000 of musical instrument insurance cover
• Collective bargaining & salary negotiation for employed musicians
• Professional expenses cover
• Indemnity insurance
• Unpaid fee recovery
• Medical assistance via BAPAM
• Partnership Advisory Service
• Health & Safety services
• Equalities, inclusion & diversity focused
• Events and training
• Media & session specialists
• Personal accident cover
• Benevolent assistance
• Maternity, adoption & paternal grants
• MU pension scheme
• Leading role in the International Federation of Musicians
