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Campaigns 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. Get involved
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MU General Secretary Discusses Music Education Funding with Chancellor MU General Secretary Naomi Pohl met Chancellor Rachel Reeves yesterday at a TULO meeting to raise concerns about long-standing underfunding of music education and called for it to be increased in line with inflation. Published: 04 June 2026 Read more about MU General Secretary Discusses Music Education Funding with Chancellor
MU Welcomes New Guidance on Protecting Children and Educators From AI-Generated Image Abuse The new advice highlights the risks of sharing images online and offers practical steps to help keep children, young people and adults safe. Published: 04 June 2026 Read more about MU Welcomes New Guidance on Protecting Children and Educators From AI-Generated Image Abuse
Call for Artists: Help UK Access EU Funding Through Creative Europe Programme UK musicians are missing out on major EU funding. Help the Forum on EU-UK Cultural & Media Relations advocate for the UK joining Creative Europe by submitting a short testimonial. Published: 04 June 2026 Read more about Call for Artists: Help UK Access EU Funding Through Creative Europe Programme
Have Your Say On The Concert Music Commissioning Landscape Help us develop fair rates and support for composers by taking our survey - and be in with a chance of winning a £200 gift voucher. Published: 03 June 2026 Read more about Have Your Say On The Concert Music Commissioning Landscape
New Member Discount at Kempston Street Studios in Liverpool The Musicians’ Union has teamed up with Kempston Street Studios in Liverpool, to offer members discounted studio time. Published: 01 June 2026 Read more about New Member Discount at Kempston Street Studios in Liverpool
Over £3 Million Returned to Musicians Through MU Support in 2025 From recovering unpaid fees to distributing royalties, MU services helped secure £3.2 million for musicians in 2025. Your membership pays off. Published: 29 May 2026 Read more about Over £3 Million Returned to Musicians Through MU Support in 2025
Applications Open for UK Artists to Showcase at M for Montreal Festival Emerging UK-based artists can now apply to showcase at M for Montreal, an annual festival taking place in November 2026. Published: 29 May 2026 Read more about Applications Open for UK Artists to Showcase at M for Montreal Festival
11 Jun 2026 MU London Region Coffee Hour: Working in Education These relaxed sessions are designed as a space to connect with fellow members, share experiences, and explore key topics affecting your work. London Read more about MU London Region Coffee Hour: Working in Education
12 Jun 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 Read more about Feldenkrais: Move Better, Feel Better, Perform Better
16 Jun 2026 Ladies of the Stave: Networking Session For Female Musicians A free networking event to support female musicians and musical directors in theatre, hosted by Nimax Theatres and supported by the MU. London Read more about Ladies of the Stave: Networking Session For Female Musicians
19 Jun 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 Read more about Feldenkrais: Move Better, Feel Better, Perform Better
23 Jun 2026 CULT Cymru: Creative Industries Safety Passport This online, accredited full-day course, is aimed at creative workers to promote a personal responsibility for safety. Discount is available for MU members based in Wales. Online Read more about CULT Cymru: Creative Industries Safety Passport
25 Jun 2026 CULT Cymru: Finance for Freelancers An online training day for creatives in Wales who are either currently freelance or are going freelance for the first time. Online Read more about CULT Cymru: Finance for Freelancers
26 Jun 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 Read more about Feldenkrais: Move Better, Feel Better, Perform Better