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Flowchart Guide to Working in the EU from 1 January 2021 Published

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Soma Skool Event to Run Online and Half Price for MU Members

Soma Skool, an annual education event catering to anyone who is interested in a career in the electronic music industry, will be running online over the weekend commencing Saturday 27 February, with a 50% discount for MU members.

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Scottish Government Announce Four-Stage Approach to Ease Lockdown

The Scottish Government today outlined a four-stage approach for the easing of lockdown, taking us up to the end of April. After that, the plan is to return to a localised tier system.

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MU Endorses Monica Lennon MSP for Next Leader of Scottish Labour

The S&NI Regional Committee has voted to endorse Monica Lennon MSP in her bid to become the next leader of Scottish Labour.

Prime Minister Sets Out the ‘Roadmap’ for Lifting Covid-19 Restrictions in England

The PM has today set out his ‘roadmap’ for lifting Covid-19 restrictions in England. We'll be updating advice for musicians over the next week.

Invest in Musicians: Where We Are Now

An update on our Invest in Musicians campaign – which has been running for almost a year now – and what our plans are moving forwards.

PRS for Music: Online Licensing Update and Member Survey

An update on PRS for Music which clarifies various aspects of their licences for online ticketed events.

The Government Makes a Firm Commitment to Save Touring in Europe

The largest bodies representing musicians, the Incorporated Society of Musicians and the Musicians’ Union, have welcomed the UK Government’s firm commitment to solve the critical issues facing touring post-Brexit.

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Everyone's talking about working in the EU

Make the most of it. Email the Prime Minister in support of work permit-free travel and the Musicians' Passport.

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19 Feb 2021

How to Write Good Funding Applications

Increase your chances of getting funding for your social or cultural project by learning how to write strong coherent funding applications.

Online

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26 Feb 2021

Guided Meditation

A guided meditation session based on Ascension meditation techniques.

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One-to-Ones

Online, one-to-one expert advice for members in Yorkshire and Hull on all aspects of your music career, including contracts, copyright, employment advice and legal advice.

Yorkshire & Hull, Online

Stage Presence: Feeling Better on Stage, or Under Stress

Improve the way you move and play using the Feldenkrais Method.

Online

04 Mar 2021

How to Apply for a CITES Musical Instrument Certificate

If you think you might need to apply for a Musical Instrument Certificate (MIC) in preparation for working overseas, the team at Animal Plant Health Authority (APHA) who issue the certificates are here to help.

Online

05 Mar 2021

Autism Awareness for Creatives

The aim of this webinar is to enable people in the creative sector to gain a better understanding and appreciation of autism.

Online, Wales

05 Mar 2021

Guided Meditation

A guided meditation session based on Ascension meditation techniques.

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Government must act to protect the future of music

Flowchart Guide to Working in the EU from 1 January 2021 Published

Coronavirus guidance for the music industry

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Soma Skool Event to Run Online and Half Price for MU Members

Scottish Government Announce Four-Stage Approach to Ease Lockdown

MU Endorses Monica Lennon MSP for Next Leader of Scottish Labour

Prime Minister Sets Out the ‘Roadmap’ for Lifting Covid-19 Restrictions in England

Invest in Musicians: Where We Are Now

PRS for Music: Online Licensing Update and Member Survey

The Government Makes a Firm Commitment to Save Touring in Europe

Everyone's talking about working in the EU

Upcoming events

How to Write Good Funding Applications

Guided Meditation

One-to-Ones

Stage Presence: Feeling Better on Stage, or Under Stress

How to Apply for a CITES Musical Instrument Certificate

Autism Awareness for Creatives

Guided Meditation