The UK’s Leading Diary Service for Orchestral and Session Musicians
Est. 1976, 47 years of service to the music industry.
Information for Fixers
Our booking service is free. If you’ve never used us before, please read our fixers' page.
Client Directory
Have a look at our CV pages to help you find the most suitable player for your concert or recording.
Information for clients
If you are interested in becoming a member or would like to know more about what we do.
About Us
The Musician’s Answering Service was founded in 1976 by Richard Smith and was the first diary service to cater to both the orchestral and session world. As a busy freelance oboist he recognised the difficulties musicians had trying to balance their playing commitments whilst ensuring they were available when fixers called. Forty five years later and now supporting over 1000 clients, MAS has established a reputation within the classical music business for professionalism and reliability.
A diary service is like a PA handling all your professional enquiries; ensuring that you do not lose out on work because you are not immediately contactable and taking care of all the necessary communication between yourself and the orchestras who book you, giving you the time to concentrate on playing. In today’s competitive freelance world a diary service is an indispensable tool for the successful musician. Read on..
Latest News
PPL Please - a fundraiser to support non-featured musicians
Friday 3rd October 2025
This is a call from Hilary Skewes for fundraising on behalf of musicians, especially non-featured musicians, the people whose names you may not know, but whose work is on every track and piece of music that you know and love.
Your Future Streaming Royalties
Monday 24th March 2025
Streaming Royalty negotiations between the MU, the record companies and the Government are about to start.
