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MU Responds to Consultation on the Ivory Ban Implementation

The MU alongside other music industry bodies have responded to the consultation on the implementation of the UK Ivory Ban.

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Devastating For Arts and Humanities: The MU Responds to 50% Higher Education Funding Cut Consultation

The MU strongly opposes Government plans to impose a catastrophic 50% funding cut to arts subjects including music at Higher Education (HE) level in England.

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Reconsider Proposed Catastrophic 50% Funding Cut MPs Tell Secretary of State

Shadow secretaries of state Jo Stevens MP and Kate Green MP have written to Gavin Williamson calling on the Secretary of State for Education to drop proposals for a catastrophic 50% funding cut to arts subjects at the Higher Education level in England.

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Take Action Against The Government’s Proposed 50% Funding Cut to Music at HE Level

The Government's plan to impose a catastrophic 50% funding cut to arts subjects including music at Higher Education (HE) level in England have caused uproar on social media.

Back to Work Series of Webinars for Orchestral Players Launched

We will be holding three separate virtual events specifically for orchestral players over the coming months, with the aim of giving our members the tools to return to work as safely as possible.

MU Expresses Horror at Proposed Halving of Funding for Music at HE in England

The Government has announced that it plans to impose a 50 percent funding cut to “high cost” subjects at higher education (HE) in England, including music. This is because music and the arts are not among its “strategic priorities”. Members are encouraged to respond to their consultation.

Scottish Instrumental Music Teaching Network to Hold First Conference

The Scottish Instrumental Music Teaching Network will be running a free online conference on Thursday 6 May, with topics ranging from group teaching strategies to exploring the power of creativity and inclusion.

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A weekly Feldenkrais Method session to work on freeing up your playing or singing. Feldenkrais is a sensory-motor learning system, which looks at our mind and body holistically.

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12 May 2021

One-to-One Expert Music Industry And Career Advice For Students

Are you a student looking for advice about the music industry and your career? No matter what stage you’re at, these sessions are specifically tailored to students and to your individual interest areas.

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13 May 2021

Orchestral Players: Physical Health For a Return to Work

As part of our Back to Work series of webinars for orchestral players, BAPAM practitioner and physiotherapist Dr Sarah Upjohn will be discussing how best to prepare yourself for a return to full time playing.

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14 May 2021

One-to-One Advice Sessions

One-to-one expert advice for members in Merseyside and Cheshire on all aspects of your music career including contracts, copyright, employment advice, legal advice and much more.

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14 May 2021

Guided Meditation

A guided meditation session based on Ascension meditation techniques.

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14 May 2021

Weekly Online Session: Feldenkrais

A weekly Feldenkrais Method session to work on freeing up your playing or singing. Feldenkrais is a sensory-motor learning system, which looks at our mind and body holistically.

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MU Responds to Consultation on the Ivory Ban Implementation

Devastating For Arts and Humanities: The MU Responds to 50% Higher Education Funding Cut Consultation

Reconsider Proposed Catastrophic 50% Funding Cut MPs Tell Secretary of State

Take Action Against The Government’s Proposed 50% Funding Cut to Music at HE Level

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MU Expresses Horror at Proposed Halving of Funding for Music at HE in England

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