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Keep the UK’s world-famous orchestras live and protect the working people at its heart.

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Members Working or Staying in London Can Now Book Discounted Rooms in Selected Hotels

This is Music Report Reveals UK Music Industry Contributed Record £7.6 Billion to UK Economy

UK Music’s annual economic report shows a record year for the music industry, while musicians affected by Brexit continue to see their earnings fall.

Published: 20 November 2024

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Bristol Nights Launches Proposals For New Fund Supporting Bristol’s Music Scene

Bristol Nights has launched a new feasibility study, A Ticket to the Future, outlining proposals for a new fund aimed at supporting Bristol’s music scene.

Published: 19 November 2024

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Meet the MU at Resonate Music Conference Glasgow

The MU is delighted to partner with Resonate Music Industry Conference, which takes place at Platform in Glasgow on 28 November. We will be hosting a trade table and running a session on working as a recording musician, so please do come and say hello if you’re attending.

Published: 15 November 2024

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Maddie Morris for Disability History Month: "There Were Lots of Unspoken Rules in the Industry"

In our first member blog for Disability History Month 2024, folk musician Maddie Morris reflects on the barriers facing disabled musicians and how the MU has provided support.

Published: 14 November 2024

MU Celebrates Transgender Awareness Week 2024

Transgender Awareness Week takes place 13 - 19 November and is a one-week celebration leading up to the Transgender Day of Remembrance. To mark this we’ve put together a guide where you can check out MU resources, revisit related stories from the past year, and view upcoming events.

Published: 13 November 2024

Michael Sheen Backs Campaign to Protect Welsh National Opera

Michael Sheen shared his solidarity with musicians in the Welsh National Opera orchestra and urged people to email their MP in support of the campaign to protect WNO.

Published: 08 November 2024

Get Involved in Young Workers’ Month 2024

November is Young Workers’ Month, celebrating and supporting young members across the trade union movement.

Published: 07 November 2024

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20 Nov 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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22 Nov 2024

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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25 Nov 2024

Music For Youth: Music Mentor Taster Session

A free mentor training taster session for MU members to find out what it's like to be a freelance Music Mentor for Music for Youth.

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25 Nov 2024

RSM Social Networking

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

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25 Nov 2024

Guided Meditation

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

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26 Nov 2024

VAT on German Ticket Sales - Information Session

A one-hour advice webinar for independent musicians selling tickets, both online and in-person, for gigs taking place in Germany.

Online

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29 Nov 2024

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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This is Music Report Reveals UK Music Industry Contributed Record £7.6 Billion to UK Economy

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Meet the MU at Resonate Music Conference Glasgow

Maddie Morris for Disability History Month: "There Were Lots of Unspoken Rules in the Industry"

MU Celebrates Transgender Awareness Week 2024

Michael Sheen Backs Campaign to Protect Welsh National Opera

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We Are Behind Every Musician

Protect Orchestras Under Threat

The MU's Reaction to Labour’s First Budget

Members Working or Staying in London Can Now Book Discounted Rooms in Selected Hotels

Members also viewed

News and features

This is Music Report Reveals UK Music Industry Contributed Record £7.6 Billion to UK Economy

Bristol Nights Launches Proposals For New Fund Supporting Bristol’s Music Scene

Meet the MU at Resonate Music Conference Glasgow

Maddie Morris for Disability History Month: "There Were Lots of Unspoken Rules in the Industry"

MU Celebrates Transgender Awareness Week 2024

Michael Sheen Backs Campaign to Protect Welsh National Opera

Get Involved in Young Workers’ Month 2024

Upcoming events

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Ladies of the Stave: Networking Session For Female Musicians

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Feldenkrais: Move Better, Feel Better, Perform Better

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Music For Youth: Music Mentor Taster Session

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RSM Social Networking

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Guided Meditation

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VAT on German Ticket Sales - Information Session

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Feldenkrais: Move Better, Feel Better, Perform Better

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End sexual harassment at work