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In January, the MU's General Secretary met with the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport to discuss a range of topics including our fix streaming campaign.

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This LGBT+ History Month, familiarise yourself with our advice on how to be a good ally to trans and non-binary colleagues

The MU’s Presence on X/Twitter

The MU will be focusing on other social media platforms and our X feed will not be monitored.

Published: 26 February 2025

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Countering the Far Right: Stand Up To Racism to Host Annual Trade Union Conference

Register for Stand Up To Racism's annual TUC-backed trade union conference on Saturday 1 March. The hybrid event takes place at the Wesley Euston Hotel in London and online.

Published: 25 February 2025

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Advice for Music Teachers on the Central Digital Platform and Procurement Act 2023

The MU has been approached by a number of musicians who teach in schools, concerned about the introduction of the government’s Central Digital Platform. MU Education Official, David Barnard, has reviewed the legislation in consultation with a solicitor and has produced a summary for members.

Published: 25 February 2025

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Opportunity for Disabled Musicians to Join New UnMute Artists Roster

The UnMute roster, which was developed with help from the MU, is a new initiative designed to empower disabled musicians and improve access to live performance opportunities. Applications are now open.

Published: 24 February 2025

Nate Ethan for LGBT+ History Month: "We Can Create a Music World that Truly Represents Everyone"

Nate Ethan Watson is a trailblazing artist and advocate, recognised by the BBC as the UK’s first transgender rapper. In this guest blog, he shares his experiences navigating the music industry and reflects on how it can be reshaped for the better.

Published: 24 February 2025

Tribute to Nick Smith

A highly successful bass player, friend, and teacher, Nick (doctor_bass) was a long term member of the MU. This tribute has been provided by his sisters, Kathryn and Alison.

Published: 21 February 2025

Join Mass Demo to Protest Proposed Axing of Cardiff University’s School of Music

On Saturday 22 February, musicians, students and alumni will be gathering to publicly protest the proposed closure of Cardiff University's School of Music.

Published: 21 February 2025

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Feldenkrais: Move Better, Feel Better, Perform Better

Free up your playing and singing using the Feldenkrais method, a sensory-motor learning system which looks at our mind and body holistically.

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26 Feb 2025

Legal Webinar: Key Contracts in Music

In this one-hour webinar for MU members in Scotland, leading Scottish Law Firm Harper Macleod will provide an overview of key contracts, such as those that apply to recording, publishing, agent and management arrangements.

Online, Zoom

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27 Feb 2025

RSM Social Networking

Meet colleagues from across the music profession for an informal gathering over Zoom.

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27 Feb 2025

Featured Artists Coalition: Friends and Family Day

Meet other musicians and hear from our sister organisation the Featured Artists Coalition (FAC) about what support is available to you as an artist.

London

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28 Feb 2025

Feldenkrais: Move Better, Feel Better, Perform Better

Free up your playing and singing using the Feldenkrais method, a sensory-motor learning system which looks at our mind and body holistically.

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28 Feb 2025

Self-Releasing Your Music Online

A free webinar for MU members to get an overview of how to record and self-release your music online.

Online (Zoom)

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03 Mar 2025

Guided Meditation

An extremely efficient and powerful meditation practice, based on Ascension meditation techniques that are tailored to help musicians both in their professional and personal lives.

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