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Have Your Say on the Competition and Markets Authority Music Streaming Decision

Tell the Competition and Markets Authority what you think about the decision not to go ahead with a full market investigation into music streaming.

Published: 08 August 2022

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New Proposals for a National Music Service Released by the Fabian Society

The MU has worked with the Fabian Society, who have released the report today, recommending that Labour in Westminster creates a National Music Education Service for England.

Published: 04 August 2022

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The MU Deal for RCO Members

The organ is alive and well in the 2020s. And if you play it, MU membership is cheaper than ever.

Published: 03 August 2022

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ESS Launch Survey On ATA Carnet Use

The government initiative seeks to gain more information on musicians’ experiences of ATA Carnets when working in the EU.

Published: 02 August 2022

Music Works Podcast Talks Composers Against Buyouts

Music Works host Katie Manasse spoke to composer Mark Gordon about the Composers Against Buyouts campaign.

Published: 01 August 2022

Arts Council of Northern Ireland Open New Funding Programmes to Support Individual Artists

The funding schemes are part of the Support for Individual Artists Programme (SIAP), which provides funding to support individual artists, working across all artforms, both at home and internationally, and at different stages in their career.

Published: 01 August 2022

MU General Secretary Update on Staffing

Naomi Pohl, MU General Secretary, writes to update members on some key appointments within the MU since she was elected.

Published: 28 July 2022

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08 Aug 2022

Guided Meditation

These guided meditation sessions, delivered by Shukri Devi Ishaya, are based on Ascension meditation techniques. An extremely efficient and powerful meditation practice, it is non-religious, with no belief system required.

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09 Aug 2022

Online Peer Support Group for Music Professionals

This 6 week online peer support group for music industry professionals in Scotland is hosted by Tonic Rider, Help Musicians UK and the Independent Venue Community.

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12 Aug 2022

Feldenkrais: Move Better, Feel Better, Perform Better

Feldenkrais is a holistic sensory-motor learning system, which looks at our mind and body holistically.

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15 Aug 2022

Guided Meditation

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19 Aug 2022

Feldenkrais: Move Better, Feel Better, Perform Better

Feldenkrais is a holistic sensory-motor learning system, which looks at our mind and body holistically.

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22 Aug 2022

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23 Aug 2022

RSM Social Network

Meet colleagues from across the music profession for an informal gathering over Zoom.

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Join our Fight for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Music

Representing musicians from every section of society regardless of their cultural background, sex, age or sexual orientation lies at the very heart of what we do.

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End sexual harassment at work

Government committed to introducing a mandatory duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment at work. Now we need action to protect all freelancers too.

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