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Change the Law to Fix Music Streaming

Next year’s AI Bill is a chance to fix copyright law so musicians get a fair deal. Help us urge MPs to act now and change the law to make streaming work for everyone.

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Bring Busking Back to Birmingham City Centre

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Improved Parking Discount for MU Members

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Culture, Media and Sport Committee Launches Fan-Led Review of Live Music

As part of the MP-led review, fans are invited to complete a survey about their live music experiences to help shape policy, support touring artists and grassroots venues, and secure the future of UK music.

Published: 16 October 2025

Dawn Butler MP Backs London Buskers Campaign

Dawn Butler MP shared her support for Musicians’ Union members campaigning for new viable and accessible pitches after a court ruling banned busking in Leicester Square.

Published: 15 October 2025

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Big Mobility and Touring Survey: Help Remove Barriers for Touring Artists

Members who have experienced touring in the EU are encouraged to fill out PEARLE*’s Big Mobility and Touring Survey. The survey closes on 31 October 2025.

Published: 15 October 2025

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Scotland Demands Better: Join the Anti-Poverty March in Edinburgh

Join over 5,000 people in Edinburgh for the Scotland Demands Better march and rally against poverty on Saturday 25 October 2025.

Published: 14 October 2025

Wales’ Creative Sector Launches New Initiative to Tackle Poor Mental Health

CULT Cymru has launched Promoting Mental Health & Wellbeing 4 Creatives, a new initiative aiming to tackle the root causes of poor mental health across the creative industries in Wales.

Published: 14 October 2025

New Resource Hub for Local Councillors and Constituency Labour Party Members

Support musicians in your community with dedicated resources for local councillors and political party members.

Published: 13 October 2025

New French Customs Regulation Affects Musicians Taking Merchandise to France

A new French customs regulation means more hoops to jump through if you are taking merchandise to France in a van as part of your music work.

Published: 13 October 2025

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Upcoming events

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17 Oct 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.

Online Member only

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18 Oct 2025

Free Portable Appliance Testing (PAT), Cardiff

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

Cardiff Member only

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18 Oct 2025

WSWE Local Members' Day in Cardiff

Attend two workshops, network with local members, get free portable appliance testing and meet your MU Officials at a local venue in Cardiff.

Cardiff

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20 Oct 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.

Online Member only

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22 Oct 2025

Inclusive Recruitment in UK Orchestras & Choirs

Join us for a webinar about how orchestras and choirs across the UK are working to make recruitment more inclusive, transparent, and fair.

Online (Zoom)

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23 Oct 2025

Inclusive Recruitment in UK Orchestras & Choirs

Join us for a webinar about how orchestras and choirs across the UK are working to make recruitment more inclusive, transparent, and fair.

Online (Zoom)

Last chance to book

23 Oct 2025

Legal Webinar – Copyright Update

Explore the basics of copyright law and current issues such as artificial intelligence in this webinar with Scottish law firm Harper Macleod. Available to members in Scotland.

Online (Zoom)

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This is not a hobby - it's our profession

No-one should feel guilty about turning down unpaid “opportunities". Have you been asked to work for no fee?

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Change the Law to Fix Music Streaming