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Who Are We? |
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British Musicians' Union Established in 1893, the British Musicians' Union (BMU) is the largest organisation representing musicians in Europe with a UK membership of over 30,000. The far-reaching work of the Musicians' Union reflects the diversity of its membership, which engenders every possible musical background, including high-profile headline-grabbers to session and orchestral players, your local pub musician, music writer or teacher; no corner of the profession goes unheard. Members receive a comprehensive, tailor-made service that includes business and legal advice, pension schemes, insurance and free public liability cover and as you would expect, the BMU puts the health and safety of its members high on its list of priorities. The Union excels in developing our members' status and skills, protecting not only their employment rights but intellectual property and related rights, (and striving to improve them). Further, the MU actively pursues political change to enhance musicians' professional standing throughout the UK, and internationally. |
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The International Federation of Musicians The International Federation of Musicians (FIM) was established in 1948. The objectives were to represent and defend music performers’ interests at an international level. It is the only body which represents musicians’ unions worldwide and its members include over 65 national organisations which cover all regions of the world. The FIM Secretariat is located in Paris. As a NGO, FIM has been recognised in the eyes of diverse international authorities operating in its field of activity, and in particular WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organisation), UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation), ILO (International Labour Office) and also the European Commission, the European Parliament and the Council of Europe. FIM plays an important role in international negotiations concerning the development of performers’ rights. It drew up the founding principles of the collective management of performers’ rights and initiated, alongside unions, the setting-up of numerous collecting societies managing performers’ rights. FIM has also taken part in UNESCO initiatives towards the recognition of the status of the artist. FIM regularly intervenes via its members with governments in order to ensure respect of musicians' social and intellectual property rights and, more generally, to promote cultural policy. International Federation of Musicians (FIM) member countries The International Health and the Musician Website will be promoted throughout all the countries who are members of FIM. |
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