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MU General Secretary Meets the Prime Minister

This week the MU met with important members of Labour’s new Government, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer, to discuss key topics such as music education, EU touring and workers' rights.

Published: 25 July 2024

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Wider Than The Sky: Janie Price on First Time Scriptwriting and Composing for Short Film

Musician Janie Price aka Bird has just released her first short film soundtrack ‘Wider Than The Sky’, she’s also been a member of the MU for 24 years. In this guest blog, she shares her journey and advice for other members intrigued by the world of score design and DIY projects.

Published: 15 July 2024

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26 Jul 2024

One-to-One Advice Sessions, Scotland Summer 2024

An in-person advice surgery where you can join officials from the Scotland & Northern Ireland Regional Office for a coffee and a chat, at various locations and dates throughout Scotland this summer.

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29 Jul 2024

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