Ben Jones is Media Official at the Musicians’ Union.  In addition to negotiating collective media agreements with various bodies (BPI, BBC, ITV, etc) he advises composers/songwriters and musicians on rates of pay, contracts and terms and conditions.

The Musicians’ Union represents over thirty thousand musicians working in all sectors of the music business.  As well as negotiating on behalf of its members with all the major employers in the industry, the MU offers a range of services for self-employed professional and student musicians of all ages.  The benefits of membership include £10m public liability cover, £2000 worth of equipment insurance, contract advice, partnership agreements, careers advice and legal assistance.