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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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Trade Union and Workers Blocs to Unite For COP26 Demos

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The MU Education Conference – a celebration of musicians who teach

The MU’s recent Education Conference – comprising training, networking and debate – was a joyful gathering of members who work in music education.

Published: 22 October 2021

Love Music Hate Racism Special Episode Features Vice Chair of the MU EDI Committee

To celebrate Black History Month, Love Music Hate Racism have hosted a special episode of their #SpeakUpThursday radio show, featuring Chardine Taylor Stone.

Published: 22 October 2021

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Music Support to Run Addiction and Recovery Workshop For Musicians

As part of Addiction Awareness Week, Music Support are offering free places on their brand-new Addiction & Recovery workshop – with applications closing on Monday 25 October.

Published: 22 October 2021

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UK Music Report Reveals Economic Impact of Covid-19

Research by UK Music reveals the music industry contributed £3.1 billion to the UK economy in 2020, down from £5.8bn in 2019.

Published: 20 October 2021

Competition and Markets Authority Launches Market Study Into Music Streaming

The Musicians’ Union, The Ivors Academy, and Broken Record founder Tom Gray welcome the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) decision to launch a market study into music streaming.

Published: 19 October 2021

World Menopause Day: Gender Equality in Long Term Careers

This World Menopause Day, which in 2021 lands on Monday18 October, we look at how the music industry must look at ways to support women and people who experience symptoms of menopause to achieve a more gender balanced workforce.

Published: 18 October 2021

The MU Supports "Being Black in The UK Music Industry" Report Recommendations

The MU fully supports the recommendations made in Black Lives in Music’s survey report highlighting the systemic racism that Black musicians experience across the music industry. The MU’s John Shortell explains why.

Published: 13 October 2021

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15 Sep 2021

Roundtable Discussion for Shielding Artists

A roundtable for individuals who are unable to return to work at venues, studios and other creative spaces, due to continued Covid-19 risk.

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01 Oct 2021

Feldenkrais for Musicians: An Online 10-Week Course

Learn to use the Feldenkrais Method to explore your physical self in relation to your music making – helping you play with more ease and improving your ability as a musician.

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21 Oct 2021

Shielding Artists, Musicians, Composers and Songwriters roundtable

A roundtable for individuals who are unable to return to work at venues, studios and other creative spaces, due to continued Covid-19 risk.

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27 Oct 2021

Mouth Health for Orchestral Players

In collaboration with BAPAM we will focuses on mouth health for orchestral players, looking at the dysfunctions that can occur like focal dystonia and oral health advice and tips on areas including dry mouth, ulcers and sore lips.

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27 Oct 2021

Unconscious Bias Training

This session defines unconscious bias, investigates why it is inherent in us all and how we can recognise and deal with it at work.

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29 Oct 2021

Guided Meditation

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

Online Member only

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29 Oct 2021

Feldenkrais

Learn how to re-set a stressed body using the Feldenkrais method in these free, weekly Feldenkrais Method sessions.

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Zigfrid Von Underbelly

Underbelly aims to offer original live acts to perform in the heart of Shoreditch / Hoxton in a 220 capacity sized venue 7 nights a week.

Shoreditch LB Hackney

Village Underground

We are a medium-sized venue in Shoreditch, we pride ourselves on programming artists from around the world and across different genres.

LB Hackney

Unity Works

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Wakefield

Troubadour

The Troubadour is an historic, intimate venue offering emerging musicians a chance to showcase their burgeoning talent since opening in 1954.

Kensington and Chelsea The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Trades Club

The Trades Club is a 200 capacity music venue in the town of Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire.

Hebden Bridge

Tower of Song

The Tower of Song features music to suit all tastes and each night of the week has a different theme.

Birmingham

Toulouse Lautrec

Venue consists of two music rooms. Small to medium sized. Piano bar for jazz soloists and duos to provide subtle music for all types of guests.

Kennington

Thekla

Medium city centre venue that was once a cargo ship. Originally opened in 1982 as an entertainment venue, it was also the canvas for an early Banksy.

Bristol

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The MU Education Conference – a celebration of musicians who teach

Love Music Hate Racism Special Episode Features Vice Chair of the MU EDI Committee

Music Support to Run Addiction and Recovery Workshop For Musicians

UK Music Report Reveals Economic Impact of Covid-19

Competition and Markets Authority Launches Market Study Into Music Streaming

World Menopause Day: Gender Equality in Long Term Careers

The MU Supports "Being Black in The UK Music Industry" Report Recommendations

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We Are Behind Every Musician

It's Time to Fix Streaming

Trade Union and Workers Blocs to Unite For COP26 Demos

Recover Your Unpaid Fees

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News and features

The MU Education Conference – a celebration of musicians who teach

Love Music Hate Racism Special Episode Features Vice Chair of the MU EDI Committee

Music Support to Run Addiction and Recovery Workshop For Musicians

UK Music Report Reveals Economic Impact of Covid-19

Competition and Markets Authority Launches Market Study Into Music Streaming

World Menopause Day: Gender Equality in Long Term Careers

The MU Supports "Being Black in The UK Music Industry" Report Recommendations

Learn how you can benefit from MU membership

Upcoming events

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Roundtable Discussion for Shielding Artists

Last chance to book

Feldenkrais for Musicians: An Online 10-Week Course

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Shielding Artists, Musicians,​ Composers and Songwriters roundtable

Last chance to book

Mouth Health for Orchestral Players

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Unconscious Bias Training

Last chance to book

Guided Meditation

Last chance to book

Feldenkrais

We can fix streaming

Find a Fair Play Venue

Zigfrid Von Underbelly

Village Underground

Unity Works

Troubadour

Trades Club

Tower of Song

Toulouse Lautrec

Thekla

Shielding Artists, Musicians, Composers and Songwriters roundtable