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UK Music Opens its 2022 Survey to Boost Diversity and Inclusion in UK Music Industry

UK Music, the collective voice of the music industry, has launched its Workforce Diversity Survey and it needs responses from all those who work behind the scenes.

Published: 27 June 2022

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Information for Members Wishing to Take Action Further to Roe V Wade Ruling

Resources for members wishing to stand in solidary with the fight to defend abortion rights in the US.

Published: 27 June 2022

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ABRSM Launch Composer Mentoring Programme ‘Writing For Music Education’

Along with Black Lives in Music and the Ivors Academy, The MU is supporting ABRSM which has launched an exciting six-month mentoring programme for emerging composers, exploring the world of composing for music education.

Published: 27 June 2022

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Government Publishes New National Plan for Music Education

The document, which applies in England only, sets out the Government's vision for music education running to 2030. Various supporting materials have also been published. Here is what members need to know.

Published: 27 June 2022

Overcoming Adversity to Play Again: A Refugee’s Story

In recognition of Refugee Week 2022, Musician and Associate Prof. Dr. Waheedullah Saghar (former head of the Music Department for the Faculty of Fine Arts at Kabul University) speaks of his experiences of being a refugee, and how music helps to keep our stories alive across continents.

Published: 24 June 2022

“The MU LGBT+ Network Meetings Offer a Comforting Camaraderie”: A Members’ Story

EDI Committee member Lynn Henderson shares her experience of attending the LGBT+ Network meetings, being on the EDI committee and seeing how change is made at the MU.

Published: 24 June 2022

Parents Encouraged to Sign Affordable Childcare Petition

The MU encourages all parents and care providers to sign the petition which aims to make high-quality childcare affordable and accessible for all.

Published: 23 June 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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18 Jun 2022

RM Events and MU LGBTQ+ Musicians Networking Event

LGBTQ+ Musical Networking Rooftop Event - brought to you by RM Events and the MU.

Aquum, London

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21 Jun 2022

RSM/MU Social Network

London members are invited to this joint online networking event.

Online, London

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22 Jun 2022

Songwriting: Finding Inspiration

Available to East and South East England members only, this online session will explore ways to spark creativity and set the stage for nurturing your best song ideas.

Online, ESE

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23 Jun 2022

Understanding Your Rights, Income Streams and The Music Industry

Hosted by British Black Music, this is a free event for MU members interested in developing a career and income stream within the music industry.

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27 Jun 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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28 Jun 2022

i -Act Iechyd Meddwl a Lles i Reolwyr/i -Act Mental Health & Wellbeing for Managers

Mae CULT Cymru yn cynnig amrywiaeth o gyrsiau mewn partneriaeth â sefydliadau a chyflogwyr i wella iechyd meddwl a lles y gweithlu creadigol/CULT Cymru is offering a range of courses in partnership with organisations and employers to improve the mental health and wellbeing of the creative workforce.

Online, Wales

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