Legal service. Advice is given on all matters relating to musical employment -
and limited advice on other legal matters is available to members
through the Trade Union law scheme.
Rates. The Union negotiates fees
with broadcasting, TV, film and video companies and the recording
industry - in fact all the major employers of musicians in the
country. We also negotiate or set rates for every type of live
engagement.
Money. Our officials recover
thousands of pounds owed to musicians every year. If they should
fail, then back-up can be provided by our legal department.
Contact advice. A free advisory service on all contracts,
including specialist vetting of complex recording, managing and
publishing contracts, is available.
Career advice. Comprehensive advice on all aspects of your
career including personal interviews.
Insurance. Cover
can be arranged for any value of instruments/equipment at competitive premiums. The first £500 of value is
free of charge regardless of whether coverage is required or
not, subject to the instruments etc. being registered. A 'musician
friendly' motor policy is also available.
Public Liability
Insurance. Whilst performing - either solo or as a part
of a group / band / orchestra - and/or whilst teaching in a public
place or your home. Limit of indemnity - £5 million.
MU Benefits Administration. The
scheme gives financial aid to qualifying members for the following:
Sickness or accident
Maternity benefit
Funeral benefit
All free of charge.
Teacher service. Lists of instrumental teachers are published in
the MU directory.
Information. The Union
produces a constantly expanding range of leaflets, covering topics such
as contracts, copyright, managing, recording, etc. and maintains a
comprehensive web site - http://www.musiciansunion.org.uk.
Directories. A directory of MU
members is produced every two years and supplied free to members,
agents, venues etc.
Contract forms. Free standard contract forms are available on request for
every find of live engagement.
Magazine. Our award winning Musician
magazine is sent free to members four times a year. You will also
receive our annual free diary which is full of useful
information.