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Change the Law to Fix Music Streaming

Government must fix copyright law so that so musicians get a fair deal. Help us urge MPs to act now and change the law to make streaming work for everyone.

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MU Highlights Challenges Facing Freelance Musicians in Parliament

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MU Welcomes Liverpool City Region Music Board’s New AI Principles

The Musicians’ Union has welcomed the launch of new AI Principles from the Liverpool City Region Music Board, helping to establish a clear and creator focused framework for the responsible use of AI across the region's music sector.

Published: 06 October 2026

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CMU x MU: Copyright for Songwriters and Composers Webinar

Catch up on our webinar with CMU’s Chris Cooke, exploring copyright, royalties, performers’ rights and what songwriters and composers need to know to protect their work and income. Available to members only – My MU login required.

Published: 06 October 2026

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New MU Member Discount at HQ Recording Studio in Leicester

MU members can now access a 10% discount at HQ Recording Studio in Leicester. Find out about the studio space, the services provided, and how to book a session.

Published: 01 October 2026

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Prime Minister Puts Hope Front and Centre in Labour Party Conference Speech

Andy Burnham delivered his first Leader's Speech as Prime Minister at Labour Party Conference in Liverpool.

Published: 30 September 2026

MU Buskers Bring Westminster Campaign to Parliament

Buskers working in Westminster took their campaign for viable, accessible pitches across the borough to Parliament.

Published: 29 September 2026

MU Member Wins Trades Union Congress Activism Award

Congratulations to Lynn Henderson, who won the Trades Union Congress (TUC) Youth Awards at Congress 2026!

Published: 29 September 2026

TUC North East, Yorkshire and Humber Pays Tribute to Northern Ballet Members

TUC Northern East, Yorkshire and Humber Regional celebrates member success at Northern Ballet Sinfonia in a video for social media.

Published: 28 September 2026

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06 Oct 2026

RSM Social Networking

Meet colleagues from across the music profession for an informal gathering over Zoom.

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07 Oct 2026

How to Get the Most out of Your MU Membership, North of England

New North of England members, you are invited to our online event where we explore how to make the most out of your membership.

Online (Zoom)

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08 Oct 2026

Self Defence & Personal Safety Workshop

A practical, realistic and easy-to-follow session with Streetwise Defence, designed to give you personal safety skills that you can use in everyday life and work. Free for MU members based in London.

London

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08 Oct 2026

Scotland & Northern Ireland Regional AGM

Join your Regional AGM (Annual General Meeting) to hear about the work of the MU in your region, meet the regional team, and share your ideas and experiences.

Glasgow & online (Hybrid)

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09 Oct 2026

Feldenkrais: Move Better, Feel Better, Perform Better

Free up your playing and singing using the Feldenkrais method, a sensory-motor learning system which looks at our mind and body holistically.

Online Member only

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09 Oct 2026

CULT Cymru Workshop: Setting Up a Studio for Voiceover Work

A full-day, in-person workshop on how to set up or upgrade your studio for voiceover work. Available for members based in Wales.

Cardiff

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10 Oct 2026

WSWE Local Members' Day: Cardiff

Attend two workshops, network with local members, get free portable appliance testing and meet your MU Officials at a local venue in Cardiff.

Cardiff

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This is not a hobby - it's our profession

No-one should feel guilty about turning down unpaid “opportunities". Have you been asked to work for no fee?

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Change the Law to Fix Music Streaming

MU Highlights Challenges Facing Freelance Musicians in Parliament

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MU Welcomes Liverpool City Region Music Board’s New AI Principles

CMU x MU: Copyright for Songwriters and Composers Webinar

New MU Member Discount at HQ Recording Studio in Leicester

Prime Minister Puts Hope Front and Centre in Labour Party Conference Speech

MU Buskers Bring Westminster Campaign to Parliament

MU Member Wins Trades Union Congress Activism Award

TUC North East, Yorkshire and Humber Pays Tribute to Northern Ballet Members

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RSM Social Networking

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How to Get the Most out of Your MU Membership, North of England

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Self Defence & Personal Safety Workshop

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Scotland & Northern Ireland Regional AGM

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Feldenkrais: Move Better, Feel Better, Perform Better

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CULT Cymru Workshop: Setting Up a Studio for Voiceover Work

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WSWE Local Members' Day: Cardiff

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We Are Behind Every Musician

Change the Law to Fix Music Streaming

MU Highlights Challenges Facing Freelance Musicians in Parliament

Discounted Travel, Hotel and Holiday Bookings with utc Travel

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News and features

MU Welcomes Liverpool City Region Music Board’s New AI Principles

CMU x MU: Copyright for Songwriters and Composers Webinar

New MU Member Discount at HQ Recording Studio in Leicester

Prime Minister Puts Hope Front and Centre in Labour Party Conference Speech

MU Buskers Bring Westminster Campaign to Parliament

MU Member Wins Trades Union Congress Activism Award

TUC North East, Yorkshire and Humber Pays Tribute to Northern Ballet Members

Upcoming events

Last chance to book

RSM Social Networking

Last chance to book

How to Get the Most out of Your MU Membership, North of England

Last chance to book

Self Defence & Personal Safety Workshop

Last chance to book

Scotland & Northern Ireland Regional AGM

Last chance to book

Feldenkrais: Move Better, Feel Better, Perform Better

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CULT Cymru Workshop: Setting Up a Studio for Voiceover Work

Last chance to book

WSWE Local Members' Day: Cardiff

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This is not a hobby - it's our profession