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Downing Street Parties and Cost of Living Crisis

The MU responds to this week’s developments in parliament.

Published: 26 May 2022

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MU Legal Team Helps Several Members Achieve Substantial Settlement

The MU has recently assisted several members in achieving a substantial settlement in a long running dispute.

Published: 26 May 2022

Join Your Local TUC Rally Ahead of the ‘We Demand Better’ National March

The TUC are hosting town hall events near you to support the campaign for a new deal for working people, real help with energy bills and a pay rise.

Published: 25 May 2022

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Re-watch Alison Gordon’s Meditation Session for Musicians’ Mental Health Month

Last month the MU in partnership with YCAT, BAPAM and Help Musicians’ UK launched Musicians’ Mental Health Month and you can now watch a recording of one of the sessions.

Published: 25 May 2022

BBC Publishes Report Emphasising Importance of the BBC’s Orchestras

The BBC’s Classical Music Review emphasises the importance of the BBC's orchestras and its crucial role in the wider classical music ecology, as well as introducing a new Head of Orchestras and Choirs position.

Published: 24 May 2022

Scottish Charity Transforms Music Education with New Learning Software

Drake Music Scotland is set to transform music education in Scotland with the launch of innovative new software called Figurenotes, which aims to help learners read music quickly and learn to play instruments straight away.

Published: 24 May 2022

Working in the EU Post Brexit: Performing in Marbella

In this helpful case study, freelance musician and MU member Martin Ledger talks us through the steps he took along with his band when transporting equipment to perform at a corporate event in Marbella.

Published: 24 May 2022

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17 May 2022

Academy of Music & Sound Presents: ‘Branding and Promotion’

Applications are now open for the ‘Branding and Promotion for the Music Industry’ short course, free for MU members.

Online, Scotland

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25 May 2022

Funding Webinar: Applying for Arts Council England’s ‘Developing Your Creative Practice’ Fund

The session, hosted by the MU and delivered by Funding Consultant Jess Partridge, will involve an introduction to DYCP, information on preparing an application and answering the questions, and a Q&A.

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30 May 2022

Guided Meditation

These guided meditation sessions, delivered by Shukri Devi Ishaya, are based on Ascension meditation techniques. An extremely efficient and powerful meditation practice, it is non-religious, with no belief system required.

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03 Jun 2022

Feldenkrais: Move Better, Feel Better, Perform Better

Feldenkrais is a holistic sensory-motor learning system, which looks at our mind and body holistically.

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06 Jun 2022

Guided Meditation

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08 Jun 2022

Introducing BAPAM (the British Association for Performing Arts Medicine)

Join this session to find out how BAPAM and the MU can help you maintain your best health and enjoy a sustainable music career.

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08 Jun 2022

Songwriting Inspiration Session

Join us for a 1-hour online songwriting inspiration session hosted by Tracey Kelly.

Online, Scotland & NI

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Join our Fight for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Music

Representing musicians from every section of society regardless of their cultural background, sex, age or sexual orientation lies at the very heart of what we do.

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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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Downing Street Parties and Cost of Living Crisis

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Join Your Local TUC Rally Ahead of the ‘We Demand Better’ National March

Re-watch Alison Gordon’s Meditation Session for Musicians’ Mental Health Month

BBC Publishes Report Emphasising Importance of the BBC’s Orchestras

Scottish Charity Transforms Music Education with New Learning Software

Working in the EU Post Brexit: Performing in Marbella

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Academy of Music & Sound Presents: ‘Branding and Promotion’

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Feldenkrais: Move Better, Feel Better, Perform Better

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We Are Behind Every Musician

Protect Higher Education Music

Outrage Over Cinderella Closure Announcement on Social Media

Discover Musicians and Music Teachers

Quick links

News and features

Downing Street Parties and Cost of Living Crisis

MU Legal Team Helps Several Members Achieve Substantial Settlement

Join Your Local TUC Rally Ahead of the ‘We Demand Better’ National March

Re-watch Alison Gordon’s Meditation Session for Musicians’ Mental Health Month

BBC Publishes Report Emphasising Importance of the BBC’s Orchestras

Scottish Charity Transforms Music Education with New Learning Software

Working in the EU Post Brexit: Performing in Marbella

Find musicians

Upcoming events

Last chance to book

Academy of Music & Sound Presents: ‘Branding and Promotion’

Last chance to book

Funding Webinar: Applying for Arts Council England’s ‘Developing Your Creative Practice’ Fund

Last chance to book

Guided Meditation

Last chance to book

Feldenkrais: Move Better, Feel Better, Perform Better

Upcoming

Guided Meditation

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Introducing BAPAM (the British Association for Performing Arts Medicine)

Upcoming

Songwriting Inspiration Session

Join our Fight for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Music

End sexual harassment at work