Musicians’ Union
They provide support for employed and self-employed musicians working in every area of the UK music industry, (including music education).
The musicians’ union acts to maximise the employment and overall income of musicians as well as protecting and improving working conditions. They also offer legal support and assistance to all musicians based on their specific needs.
Also, they actively oppose all forms of harassment, prejudice and unfair discrimination whether on the grounds of sex, race, ethnic or national origin, religion, colour, class, caring responsibilities, marital status, sexuality, disability, age, or other status or personal characteristic.
MCPS
The MCPS (Mechanical-Copyright Protection Society) collects and pays royalties for musicians whenever their music is copied as a physical product, streamed/download from a service or used on tv/radio.
PRS
The PRS (Performing Right Society) collects and pays royalties for musicians whenever their music is broadcast on TV/ Radio, performed or played in public, whether live or through a recording & streamed or downloaded. In some cases, money is collected jointly then split between the MCPS and PRS.
PLI
PLI is also known as Public Liability Insurance covers you if a client or member of the public claims they have been injured, or their property damaged, because of your business activities.
https://musiciansunion.org.uk/about-the-mu
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