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Protect Welsh National Opera: Sign the Petition Now

The Welsh National Opera orchestra are campaigning to keep the orchestra full time and secure the company’s future.

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Take Part in the MU’s New Survey on Touring in the EU Post Brexit

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Your Rights When an Employer Seeks to Change Your Pension

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MU Writes to Government Over its Failure to Address Misogyny in the Music Industry

MU General Secretary Naomi Pohl has contacted Kemi Badenoch, the Minister for Women and Equalities, to express our concerns about the Government’s response to the Misogyny in Music Enquiry.

Published: 07 May 2024

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MU Statement on Musicians Wishing to Boycott The Great Escape Festival 2024

The MU stands in solidarity with members and non-members who are boycotting this year’s Great Escape Festival due to sponsorship concerns, and reiterate the importance of getting in touch with your regional office should you need support and/or advice.

Published: 03 May 2024

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Working in the EU: Share Your Experiences and Views

Are you touring in the EU? Are you facing challenges with confusing rules and red tape? We want to hear from you.

Published: 02 May 2024

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Protect Welsh National Opera: Sign the Petition Now

Musicians at Welsh National Opera orchestra are campaigning to keep the orchestra full time and secure the company’s future.

Published: 02 May 2024

Applications Open for European Artists to Showcase at ESNS 2025

European artists can now apply to perform at ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag), a key exchange for emerging European music.

Published: 02 May 2024

PRS Foundation Launches New Fund for Early Career Music Promoters

PRS Foundation has announced the Early Career Promoter Fund, a new initiative that aims to bolster the grassroots music ecosystems.

Published: 02 May 2024

MU Responds to Recommendations Made in APPG's Inquiry on AI in Music Report

We thank the APPG for undertaking this important inquiry and while we are hopeful Government will accept its recommendations, we suggest it also introduce some additional measures to truly protect the future careers and rights of our members.

Published: 01 May 2024

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08 May 2024

UBI Lab: What Could Universal Basic Income Do for My Union?

An online event exploring the potential benefits of Universal Basic Income (UBI) for trade unions and their members.

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10 May 2024

How To Get a Publishing Deal and Do You Need One?

An online introduction to the world of publishing deals for songwriters, available to MU members based in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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10 May 2024

Feldenkrais: Move Better, Feel Better, Perform Better

Free up your playing and singing using the Feldenkrais method.

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12 May 2024

Free Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Bangor

Open to MU members in the Wales and South-West England Region only, this is an opportunity to ensure that your equipment is safe and you are able to provide assurances for your insurance, venues and bookers.

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13 May 2024

Guided Meditation

An extremely efficient and powerful meditation practice, based on Ascension meditation techniques.

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15 May 2024

Ladies of the Stave: Networking Session For Female Musicians

A free networking event for female musicians, hosted by Nimax Theatres and supported by the MU.

London

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16 May 2024

Meet the Midlands MU Team

A free online event for Midlands members to meet the Midlands MU team, put some faces to names, meet fellow members, and find out how to make the most of their MU membership.

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MU Writes to Government Over its Failure to Address Misogyny in the Music Industry

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Working in the EU: Share Your Experiences and Views

Protect Welsh National Opera: Sign the Petition Now

Applications Open for European Artists to Showcase at ESNS 2025

PRS Foundation Launches New Fund for Early Career Music Promoters

MU Responds to Recommendations Made in APPG's Inquiry on AI in Music Report

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UBI Lab: What Could Universal Basic Income Do for My Union?

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Free Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Bangor

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We Are Behind Every Musician

Protect Welsh National Opera: Sign the Petition Now

Take Part in the MU’s New Survey on Touring in the EU Post Brexit

Your Rights When an Employer Seeks to Change Your Pension

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News and features

MU Writes to Government Over its Failure to Address Misogyny in the Music Industry

MU Statement on Musicians Wishing to Boycott The Great Escape Festival 2024

Working in the EU: Share Your Experiences and Views

Protect Welsh National Opera: Sign the Petition Now

Applications Open for European Artists to Showcase at ESNS 2025

PRS Foundation Launches New Fund for Early Career Music Promoters

MU Responds to Recommendations Made in APPG's Inquiry on AI in Music Report

Upcoming events

Last chance to book

UBI Lab: What Could Universal Basic Income Do for My Union?

Last chance to book

How To Get a Publishing Deal and Do You Need One?

Last chance to book

Feldenkrais: Move Better, Feel Better, Perform Better

Last chance to book

Free Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Bangor

Last chance to book

Guided Meditation

Upcoming

Ladies of the Stave: Networking Session For Female Musicians

Upcoming

Meet the Midlands MU Team

Help make the music industry a better place for every musician

Find musicians

End sexual harassment at work