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It's Time to Fix Streaming

Together we campaigned for a review into streaming. Now it's here and calling for a "complete reset". It's exactly what we've been working for.

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Campaign to Fix Streaming Continues as MPs Voice Support in Brennan Bill Debate

The Musicians’ Union, The Ivors Academy and Broken Record will continue the campaign to fix streaming despite Kevin Brennan MP’s Copyright (Rights And Remuneration Of Musicians) Private Members' Bill not passing today.

Published: 03 December 2021

Fostering True D/deaf Representation in BSL Performance

A special guest blog from BSL interpreter Stephanie Raper about the importance of performance in interpreting and providing access to music for the D/deaf community.

Published: 03 December 2021

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Letter Supporting Brennan Bill to Fix Streaming Delivered to 10 Downing Street

MU Deputy General Secretary Naomi Pohl joined Kevin Brennan MP and Esther McVey MP to deliver a letter in support of streaming reform.

Published: 02 December 2021

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MU Joins Forces with the Independent Commission on UK-EU Relations

We hope that joining the independent Commission will give us more influence in creating solutions to the struggles Brexit has created for musicians.

Published: 02 December 2021

New Shadow Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

MU welcomes the appointment of the New Shadow Secretary of State for DCMS, Lucy Powell MP.

Published: 02 December 2021

Urgent Action: 2 Days Left to Ask Your MP to Vote to Fix Streaming

This Friday, MPs will be voting on a Private Members’ Bill to fix streaming.

Published: 01 December 2021

Court of Appeal Rule that the Calculation of the Government’s SEISS Scheme Discriminated Against New Mothers

Campaign organisation Pregnant Then Screwed submitted an appeal about the disproportionate impact SEISS calculations have on new mothers, which has now been accepted with the caveat that the urgency of the situation justified the discrimination.

Published: 29 November 2021

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06 Dec 2021

Q&A On CULT Cymru’s Well Being Facilitator Role

CULT Cymru are looking for individuals who are passionate about mental health and wellbeing, who want to engender more equal and positive working environments to train as Well Being Facilitators.

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07 Dec 2021

Introduction to Disability Awareness

As part of the MU's Disability History Month actions we asked Disability Rights UK to present this introductory session for members who want to know more about disability inclusivity.

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08 Dec 2021

What You Need to Know: Tax and Accountancy for Working Musicians

This presentation by Stephen Jones FCA (a former practising Chartered Accountant) will be essential for any musicians responsible for their own tax & NI payments, through the self-assessment process.

Midlands, Online

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10 Dec 2021

Weekly Online Session: Feldenkrais

Move better, feel better, perform better.

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10 Dec 2021

Guided Meditation

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

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13 Dec 2021

Self-Releasing Your Music Online

Join composer Matthew Whiteside to get an overview of how to record and self-release your music including information on budgeting, rights registrations and digital distribution.

Online, Scotland & NI Member only

Upcoming

17 Dec 2021

Guided Meditation

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

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