Payment of royalties to performers for audiovisual performances was to the fore at SIPTU’s biggest event of the year. At the SIPTU Biennial Delegate Conference held in Cork, October 2017, the Arts, Culture, Print and Media Sector of SIPTU put forward a motion calling for the Beijing Treaty to be ratified. The treaty gives performers moral and economic rights for TV, Film, digital audiovisual media.
Discounts for MUI members
If you are using any of the retailers below, please be sure to show your MUI card for a discount.
Paul Ryan Music, 4 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
paulryanmusic.com – Tel: 01 679 8571
Everest Music, 2 Raven Hall, Dargle Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow
everestmusic.com – Tel: 01 286 1933
Goodwins Music, 134 Capel Street, Dublin 1
goodwinsmusic.ie – Tel: 01 873 0846
Perfect Pitch, 35 Exchequer Street, Dublin 1
Perfect Pitch – Tel: 01 677 1553
Musicians Union of Ireland backs call for Irish music quota on radio stations
The Musicians Union of Ireland (MUI) has voiced its support for a Bill which will be debated in the Dáil this evening (Wednesday, 14th December) which seeks to set a minimum quota for the amount of music produced by Irish artists to be played on radio stations.
MUI Organiser, Graham Macken, said: “The Bill proposed by Labour TD Willie Penrose seeks to amend the Broadcasting Act 2009, so that a minimum quota of airtime is allotted by stations for the broadcast of Irish music of all genres.… Continue Reading
Irish Equity, the MUI and the NUJ winning for actors and musicians
This Bill which will restore the unions right to collective bargain rates for voice over actors and session musicians. Equity, the MUI and the NUJ have been fighting this battle for 12 years so today is a good day for voice over artists, musicians and freelance photographers. … Continue Reading
About Us
The Musicians’ Union of Ireland (MUI), an affiliate of SIPTU, represents musicians from every genre along with music teachers, singers and other music professionals.
The Union works hard to protect members, whether freelance or directly employed, from exploitation and has a successful track record of ensuring that members receive all contractual entitlements arising from their performances.… Continue Reading