For UK Musicians
Know what you own.
Know what you're owed.
Know what you're signing.
Independent guidance, free member resources and access to selected partner tools that help UK musicians document rights, prevent disputes, keep payment records and understand where money may be collected.
What do you need help with?
Start with the issue in front of you. We'll point you toward plain-English guidance, practical tools, and professional support where needed.
The music industry is complicated.
We make the rules easier to understand.
Musicians are expected to sign contracts, register works, invoice clients, understand royalties, protect performances and manage rights long before anyone explains how the system works. Musicians Rights UK exists to make that information clearer, earlier and easier to act on.
Songs & Publishing
Splits, publishing control, PRS registration, sync approval and songwriting income.
Recordings & Masters
Master ownership, ISRCs, metadata, label/distributor terms and recording income.
Performers' Rights
Performer claims, session work, PPL, neighbouring rights and recorded performances.
Contracts
Term, territory, recoupment, exclusivity, deductions, AI clauses and reversion.
Live Work & Invoices
Gig evidence, setlists, fees, invoices, payment terms and late payment records.
AI & Music Use
Consent, credit, transparency and payment when music, voice, likeness or performances are used.
Before Release Checklist
- Agree splits with all contributors
- Confirm master ownership
- Record all contributors and roles
- Check publishing control
- Keep ISRCs and metadata
- Register works/recordings where relevant
- Save session/producer agreements
This checklist is for general education only and is not legal, tax or financial advice.
Before Signing Checklist
- Check term and territory
- Understand royalty rate and recoupment
- Review exclusivity and deductions
- Check assignment and reversion clauses
- Review audit and reporting rights
- Check moral rights clauses
- Review AI/data training language
This checklist is for general education only and is not legal, tax or financial advice.
Use tools that help problems get solved before they start.
Free membership gives musicians access to practical resources and selected partner tools for release preparation, rights records, collaborator documentation, payment admin, royalty checks and professional support routes.
Prepare before release
Check splits, credits, ownership, registrations and contributor records before music goes live.
Keep proof of work
Store the details that matter for gigs, sessions, collaborations, invoices and agreements.
Get paid properly
Use resources and partner tools to track payment admin, follow up late fees and understand where money may be collected.
Understand where money may be collected
Learn when to use PRS, PPL, distributors, publishers, labels, accountants, lawyers or other support routes.
Avoid signing blind
Use checklists to spot questions before speaking to a qualified professional.
Find trusted support routes
Use the directory and partner network as it develops.
Selected partner tools are being added for members as the platform develops.
Find professional support.
Find music lawyers, accountants, royalty specialists, publishing administrators and support organisations who understand the music industry.
Music Lawyers
Coming soon
Accountants
Coming soon
Royalty Specialists
Coming soon
Support Orgs
Coming soon
Directory listings are provided for information only. Musicians Rights UK does not endorse, regulate or guarantee the services listed.
Issues We're Tracking
Topics affecting UK musicians that we're researching and creating resources for.
Free membership for musicians who want to stay rights-ready.
Membership unlocks practical checklists, free resources, partner tool access, directory updates, story-sharing features and newsletter guidance as Musicians Rights UK develops.
- Free guides and checklists
- Locked member resources
- Access to selected partner tools
- Directory and support-route updates
- Tell Your Story submissions
- Newsletter guidance on rights, royalties, contracts and getting paid
Membership does not include trade union representation, legal advice, collective bargaining, royalty collection or case handling.
Independent education. Clear boundaries.
Musicians Rights UK is an independent membership, education and access initiative. We are not a trade union, collecting society, law firm, royalty collection society, publishing administrator or government body, and we do not provide legal, tax or financial advice.
We help musicians understand, claim, track and challenge their rights, including knowing when to use PRS, PPL, the Musicians' Union, lawyers, publishers, labels, distributors and accountants.