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We Can Fix Streaming

Call on Government to put the value of music back where it belongs – in your hands. #FixStreaming and #KeepMusicAlive

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Government Needs to Act Urgently to Protect Musicians After Latest Lockdown Delay Announcement

The MU is urging the Government to review some of its restrictions following today’s announcement of a four-week delay to the lifting of lockdown restrictions in England.

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Shielding Musicians Encouraged to Complete Brief Survey to Help Us Support You

The MU and The Ivor’s Academy are surveying musicians and creators to find out about those who are still, and will need to keep, shielding once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted – and ways to support them.

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Applications Open For The English Folk Expo Artist Mentoring Programme 2021/2022

Folk, roots and acoustic musicians at an early stage of their career are invited to apply for this unique opportunity – training towards becoming export ready.

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Amateur Choirs – Further Developments and Campaigning From the MU

Amateur choirs may be able to rehearse, perform and record under specific circumstances - as we continue to campaign to overturn the Government’s decision on continuing to limit their activities.

Amateur Choirs: “It’s In Our Bones to Use Our Voices”

As the Government continues to restrict the meeting and rehearsing of amateur choirs in England, jazz vocalist, musician and teacher Andi Hopgood discusses why amateur choirs are so essential – from their benefits to wellbeing to the employment they provide.

MU and ISM Bitterly Disappointed That Lord Frost has 'Dodged' Select Committee Scrutiny

Together with the ISM, we have expressed extreme disappointment that the Brexit Secretary Lord Frost has, at the eleventh hour, cancelled his appearance before the Parliament’s Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) Select Committee on 10 June.

Discount for MU Members at Un-Convention Manchester 2021

Un-convention – a conference for artists, professionals and organisations from the independent music sector – have announced a 20% discount for MU members at their next conference, taking place in person at the O2 Ritz in Manchester on 8 and 9 July.

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15 Jun 2021

Starting Up In The Music Industry

Advice for Graduates and Students in the North of England – learn how to get yourself ready to start-up in the music industry, whilst ensuring you're set up to earn money and protect your own interests.

Online, North of England

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17 Jun 2021

Online One-to-Ones in Yorkshire & Hull

You may have questions about your career and how best to move forward, or perhaps you have a legal query or a project which you would like to get up and running but need some initial advice.

Online, Yorkshire & Hull

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17 Jun 2021

Sexual Harassment and Safe Spaces: DJs, Electronic and Live Communities

An online panel discussion on the specific ways that sexual harassment impacts DJs and electronic music communities, and how we can continue the work to challenge the culture of sexual harassment, sexism and empower musicians.

Online

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18 Jun 2021

Weekly Online Session: Feldenkrais

A weekly Feldenkrais Method session to work on freeing up your playing or singing. Feldenkrais is a sensory-motor learning system, which looks at our mind and body holistically.

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18 Jun 2021

Guided Meditation

Guided meditation sessions tailored specifically for musicians, based on Ascension meditation techniques.

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21 Jun 2021

LGBT+ Women in the Music Industry

An online discussion panel reflecting on the experiences of women LGBT+ artists.

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22 Jun 2021

Make it Work: Theatre

Find out what it's like to work as a theatre musician and whether this is an area that might be applicable to you. Professional drummer Steve Gilbertson will discuss his work in musical theatre, and share tips for success.

Online

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Government Needs to Act Urgently to Protect Musicians After Latest Lockdown Delay Announcement

Shielding Musicians Encouraged to Complete Brief Survey to Help Us Support You

Applications Open For The English Folk Expo Artist Mentoring Programme 2021/2022

Amateur Choirs – Further Developments and Campaigning From the MU

Amateur Choirs: “It’s In Our Bones to Use Our Voices”

MU and ISM Bitterly Disappointed That Lord Frost has 'Dodged' Select Committee Scrutiny

Discount for MU Members at Un-Convention Manchester 2021

We Can Fix Streaming

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Starting Up In The Music Industry

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Sexual Harassment and Safe Spaces: DJs, Electronic and Live Communities

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Weekly Online Session: Feldenkrais

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Guided Meditation

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LGBT+ Women in the Music Industry

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Make it Work: Theatre