


It takes time, skill, practice and dedication to develop a reputation as a musician and you'll be expected to learn in your own time.Private practice can take place any time of the day or night. Studio recordings can take place late into the evening. Rehearsals usually take place during the day and performances in the evenings, though this can vary. You won't have a regular Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm work pattern. See the MU and the Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM) for more information on fees and rates for musicians. Royalties may be additionally paid if the music has been registered with the PPL or PRS for Music.įigures are intended as a guide only.

In some instances, you may also be paid an additional fee for rehearsal. Increases in income will depend on your genre, experience and skill, the type of venue you play in, your popularity and the general economic climate.įor salaried musicians, extra payments can be made for overtime, concert fees, recordings, porterage of large instruments and travel expenses. The MU has guidance on rates for employed and self-employed orchestral musicians, gigs and live engagements, session musicians, and musicians working in theatre. Rates for freelance orchestral concerts range from £167.50 to £191. For example, salaries for BBC orchestra players can range from £30,000 to £55,000. In orchestras, your salary will depend on the orchestra you work for, your grade and experience.
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However, the Musicians' Union (MU) provides minimum casual stage rates for groups performing on stage (usually in a theatre or concert venue) ranging from £164 to £182.75 (for a single performance plus rehearsal on the same day), as well as a national gig rate for groups performing in pubs, clubs and functions ranging from £139.50 to £186.
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