# UMAW Targets Venue Policies

> US union UMAW pushes for clearer music venue rules to protect artists.
- Title: UMAW Targets Venue Policies · Musically | Shortify
- Summary: US union UMAW pushes for clearer music venue rules to protect artists. US union UMAW wants venues to adopt transparent policies on artist fees and merch…
- Keywords: umaw, music venues, artist fees, merch sales, transparent contracts, online petition, music, business, technology, Targets, Venue, Policies
- Source: Musically — https://musically.com/2026/10/19/umaw-wants-to-raise-the-bar-for-venue-policies-in-the-us
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- Topics: umaw, music venues, artist fees, merch sales, transparent contracts, online petition, music, business, technology
## UMAW Campaign Launch
US union United Musicians and Allied Workers launched a campaign targeting worst practices at music venues across North America.

> Raise the Bar
## Four Policy Focus Areas
The campaign focuses on venues taking artist merch sales percentages, charging play fees, using door polling to adjust fees, and untransparent contracts.
## 70 Venues Signed Up
Nearly 70 venues have agreed to UMAW's alternative policies and signed up, with a directory available online for artists and fans.
## Key takeaway

US union UMAW wants venues to adopt transparent policies on artist fees and merch sales.