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Music Tourism Hit Record £11.2bn in 2025 Says UK Music

A record 24.7 million music tourists attended UK concerts and festivals in 2025, spending £11.2 billion and supporting 74,000 jobs, according to new figures from UK Music. However despite the record year, challenges remain for grassroots music and touring.

Published: 13 July 2026

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Pride in London 2026: Standing Proud with MU Members

MU members joined staff and fellow trade unionists at Pride in London on Saturday 4 July, celebrating LGBTQ+ visibility, solidarity and the importance of standing together in support of equality and inclusion.

Published: 09 July 2026

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16 Jul 2026

The MU in Conversation With: Florian Koempel

Join us for an exclusive lunchtime session with copyright expert and author Florian Koempel as he breaks down the realities of the modern music business and what they mean for working musicians. Attend in person or online.

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22 Jul 2026

Mental Health First Aid: Two-Day Course

A two-day, in-person course which aims to improve mental health awareness, and help people in the creative sectors to recognise the signs and symptoms of someone with mental health conditions.

Cardiff, Wales
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29 Jul 2026

First Aid at Work: Three-Day Course

A three-day, in-person course available at a reduced cost for members in Wales. Successful candidates will receive an HSE-approved certificate valid for three years upon completion of the final assessment. Held in English.

Cardiff
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