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Keep the UK’s world-famous orchestras live and protect the working people at its heart.

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MU Takes on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing to Fight Against Cuts to Popular Live Band

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MU Urges Arts Council of Wales to Use Additional £1.5m Funding to Protect Welsh National Opera

We welcome the acknowledgement of the crisis facing Welsh arts organisations, and urge Arts Council of Wales to use the additional funding to protect full-time performing jobs at Welsh National Opera.

Published: 13 September 2024

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Sign the Petition to Bring Back the Full Strictly Come Dancing Live Band

The Musicians’ Union is calling on musicians and Strictly Come Dancing fans to sign the Keep Strictly Live petition.

Published: 13 September 2024

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Applications Open for Scotland-based Artists to Perform at Resonate Live Showcase 2024

Resonate Scotland is offering Scotland-based artists a chance to perform at the Resonate Music Conference in Glasgow Thursday 28 November 2024.

Published: 13 September 2024

TUC Backs Union Call for Increased Arts Funding as Part of Plans for Economic Growth

Working people from across the union movement have backed the MU’s call for increased arts funding to protect jobs and access to world class art for everyone.

Published: 13 September 2024

Union Movement Backs Recommendations in Misogyny in Music Report

Unions call on TUC to lobby government to implement the recommendations from the Misogyny in Music report in full.

Published: 13 September 2024

Trades Union Congress Backs Renegotiation of EU-UK Trade and Co-operation Agreement

The TUC voted for a motion highlighting the impact of Brexit on creative industries and calling on the TUC to campaign for a renegotiation of the UK-EU deal.

Published: 10 September 2024

An Update on US Visa Processing Times for Musicians Working Overseas

Dave Webster, MU Head of International, provides an overview of the current situation regarding US Visas, outlining fee increases and potentially severe processing delays.

Published: 05 September 2024

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12 Aug 2024

Free Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Birmingham

This is an opportunity to ensure that your equipment is safe and you are able to provide assurances for your insurance, venues and bookers. Available for all MU Midlands members.

Birmingham Member only

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09 Sep 2024

East & South East AGM 2024

Regional AGMs are your opportunity to make things happen.

MU HQ, London & Online

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13 Sep 2024

Networking with Confidence

A free skill-building workshop exploring practical ways to reduce anxiety around networking events. Led by theatre maker Ross Mackay, and psychologist and hypnotherapist Alan Freeburn.

Glasgow

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16 Sep 2024

Guided Meditation

An extremely efficient and powerful meditation practice, based on Ascension meditation techniques.

Online Member only

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16 Sep 2024

How to Get the Most Out of Your MU Membership, North of England

New North of England members are invited to this online event, where we will explore how to make the most out of your membership.

Online, North of England

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18 Sep 2024

Ladies of the Stave: Networking Session For Female Musicians

A free networking event for female musicians, hosted by Nimax Theatres and supported by the MU.

London

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20 Sep 2024

Feldenkrais: Move Better, Feel Better, Perform Better

Free up your playing and singing using the Feldenkrais method.

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At the MU we stand for equal opportunities and inclusion for musicians, and aim for the industry to be more diverse and representative.

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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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