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Change the Law to Fix Music Streaming

2026'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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MU Urges Government to Back Musicians on AI

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New Cinema Ticket Discount for MU Members

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From Winter Relief to Wellbeing: Spotlight on Support Offered by PRS Members’ Fund

MU members are encouraged to explore PRS Members’ Fund’s wide range of support services for musicians.

Published: 08 January 2026

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Have Your Say on UK-EU Artist Mobility and Collaboration

Arts Infopoint UK's new survey on UK-EU artist mobility aims to help the arts have a voice and stronger representation in future EU-UK discussions. If you've participated in EU funding programmes, or are working or planning to work on a UK/EU project, we encourage you to take part.

Published: 08 January 2026

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MU Launches Brand New Activist Development Programme for Members

Applications are now open for our new 2026 MU Future Leaders programme, offering underrepresented members the chance to gain campaign expertise, influence union strategy, and build networks across the music sector.

Published: 05 January 2026

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BEAU Statement on BBC Charter Review Launch

The MU has joined sister unions in writing to Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Lisa Nandy to reiterate the key principles that should underpin the BBC Charter Review process.

Published: 18 December 2025

MU Welcomes Arts Council England Review

We broadly welcome Baroness Margaret Hodge’s review of Arts Council England, which reflects many of the concerns raised by the MU and other creative unions. We will now press the government to respond positively to its recommendations.

Published: 18 December 2025

Lessons from the MU’s Courageous Conversations Workshop

The music industry can be a difficult environment in which to have the conversations that you want and need in the workplace, but a one-day course hosted by the MU has offered a way forward.

Published: 18 December 2025

Landmark Employment Rights Bill Becomes Law

The MU welcomes passage of the Employment Rights Bill, which will now become law. Shaped by trade union input, the legislation represents an important step forward for workers’ rights, equality and protections, with further reforms for freelancers promised in a second phase.

Published: 16 December 2025

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09 Jan 2026

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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12 Jan 2026

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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14 Jan 2026

How to Get the Most out of Your MU Membership

New North of England members are invited to our online event where we explore how to make the most out of your membership.

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16 Jan 2026

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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17 Jan 2026

Ladies of the Stave: Secrets of the Keys

A free in-person training day for female pianists, keyboard players and musical directors in theatre, taking place in London.

London

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18 Jan 2026

Free Portable Appliance Testing (PAT), Birmingham

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 Midlands members.

Birmingham

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19 Jan 2026

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

Join an MU Member Network

Your opinions on equality and diversity issues are vital to the way the MU shapes its services, policies and campaigns. Sign up to our Member Networks to be better represented as a musician.

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MU Launches Brand New Activist Development Programme for Members

BEAU Statement on BBC Charter Review Launch

MU Welcomes Arts Council England Review

Lessons from the MU’s Courageous Conversations Workshop

Landmark Employment Rights Bill Becomes Law

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Change the Law to Fix Music Streaming

MU Urges Government to Back Musicians on AI

New Cinema Ticket Discount for MU Members

Members also viewed

News and features

From Winter Relief to Wellbeing: Spotlight on Support Offered by PRS Members’ Fund

Have Your Say on UK-EU Artist Mobility and Collaboration

MU Launches Brand New Activist Development Programme for Members

BEAU Statement on BBC Charter Review Launch

MU Welcomes Arts Council England Review

Lessons from the MU’s Courageous Conversations Workshop

Landmark Employment Rights Bill Becomes Law

Upcoming events

Last chance to book

Feldenkrais: Move Better, Feel Better, Perform Better

Last chance to book

Guided Meditation

Last chance to book

How to Get the Most out of Your MU Membership

Last chance to book

Feldenkrais: Move Better, Feel Better, Perform Better

Upcoming

Ladies of the Stave: Secrets of the Keys

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Free Portable Appliance Testing (PAT), Birmingham

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Guided Meditation

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This is not a hobby - it's our profession