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Meet the MU at The Great Escape Festival 2025

The MU will once again be present at The Great Escape Festival, supporting members and engaging with key industry topics between Wednesday 14 and Friday 16 May in Brighton.

Published: 08 May 2025

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MU Represents Scottish Musicians at STUC Congress 2025

Last week we attended the annual Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) with MU Delegates Ronnie MacNiven, Ben Lunn and Calum Baird, who discussed the value of music education, fair work for musicians, the need for stability of the arts, and more. All of our motions were passed unanimously.

Published: 06 May 2025

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19 May 2025

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
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19 May 2025

Monetising Your Music Copyrights, Belfast

An in-person session to equip musicians in Northern Ireland with a foundational understanding of copyright and how it converts to cash for you, in the development of your creative career.

Belfast
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20 May 2025

Monetising Your Music Copyrights, Derry

An in-person session to equip musicians in Northern Ireland with a foundational understanding of copyright and how it converts to cash for you, in the development of your creative career.

Derry
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21 May 2025

Songwriting Masterclass with Hayley Jensen

Improve your songwriting techniques in this UK-CMA masterclass with leading country artist, Hayley Jensen. Tickets available for MU Midlands members only.

Birmingham Member only
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