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The Arts and Minds Campaign: One Year On

One year after its launch, our Arts and Minds Campaign has helped put arts education back on the Government’s agenda. The next challenge is ensuring those commitments deliver meaningful change for teachers and pupils.

Published: 01 May 2026

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Stroke and Musicians: When Precision Matters

In this guest blog to mark Stroke Awareness Month, Dr Finola Ryan, Consultant Occupational Physician and BAPAM Medical Director, explores how strokes can uniquely affect musicians and what support is available to help them return to performing.

Published: 01 May 2026

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Stroke and Musicians: When Precision Matters

In this guest blog to mark Stroke Awareness Month, Dr Finola Ryan, Consultant Occupational Physician and BAPAM Medical Director, explores how strokes can uniquely affect musicians and what support is available to help them return to performing.

Published: 01 May 2026

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MU Partners with Hull Music Cities Convention

The MU is partnering with the Hull Music Cities Convention in June 2026 to explore how music shapes cities, drives economic growth and strengthens communities. MU members can also access an exclusive 25% discount on tickets.

Published: 29 April 2026

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14 May 2026

Workflow and Score Appearance in Sibelius

An online workshop exploring workflow efficiency in Sibelius and suggestions for improving the speed with which you input your music. For members based in Scotland and Northern Ireland as a priority (limited places available for members outside the region).

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19 May 2026

Managing Stress and Burnout in the Music Industry

Join the MU and BAPAM for a one-hour online session with Dramatherapist Heather Turkington, exploring stress and burnout, their signs and causes, practical coping strategies, and when and where to seek support, free for MU members in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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