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Mothers Write 2025: Applications Open for Mothers in Music to Join Songwriting Camp

Songwriters who are mothers can now apply for the 2025 edition of Mothers Write, a songwriting camp for mothers in music to enhance their skills and career development.

Published: 16 January 2025

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Scottish Government Launches Survey to Assess Support for Scotland’s Culture Sector

Take the 15-minute survey launched by the Scottish Government to assess how the culture sector is supported in Scotland.

Published: 16 January 2025

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Apply to be the Next Co-Chair of Trustees for Attitude is Everything

Attitude is Everything is looking for a Co-Chair of Trustees to support them in their next chapter. Find out more about this voluntary role and how to apply.

Published: 16 January 2025

New Guidance for Musicians Selling Merchandise in NI and the EU

The MU has published new guidance on what the General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR) mean for musicians selling merchandise in the EU and Northern Ireland.

Published: 16 January 2025

Exploring Your Self-Image Through Feldenkrais

'Self-image in movement' is the theme for January's MU Feldenkrais sessions, which are free and run exclusively for members. In this blog, professional musician and Feldenkrais teacher, Emma Alter, reflects on how the simple act of body scanning can help improve your self-image.

Published: 15 January 2025

MU Members at Welsh National Opera Renew Mandate for Industrial Action

MU members at WNO have voted to renew their mandate for industrial action.

Published: 15 January 2025

Carry on Touring Campaign Hosts UK-EU Summit and Lobby Day in Parliament

Members are invited to attend a Summit and Lobby Day in support of free movement for touring artists and professionals across the EU, hosted by Carry On Touring.

Published: 15 January 2025

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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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20 Jan 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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24 Jan 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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27 Jan 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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31 Jan 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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01 Feb 2025

WSWE Local Members' Day: Yeovil

A free Members' Day in Yeovil for workshop sessions, portable appliance testing and 1:1 advice sessions with officials.

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01 Feb 2025

Free Portable Appliance Testing (PAT), Yeovil

This is an opportunity to ensure that your equipment is safe and you are able to provide assurances for your insurance, venues and bookers. Available for all MU members based in South West England.

Yeovil, Somerset Member only

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New Guidance for Musicians Selling Merchandise in NI and the EU

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