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Talking Classical Podcast Discusses Racism

Double Bassist Leon Bosch discusses his personal experiences of racism in classical music in a recent episode of Talking Classical, which you can listen back to online.

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Member Discount for Level Three Education and Training Online Course

London College of Arts & Media are offering MU members a discount of over 75% on their Level 3 Award in Education and Training.

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£4m Lifeline for the Arts Sector in Northern Ireland Announced

Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín announced a major £4 million lifeline for the arts sector in Northern Ireland, as part of the Executive’s June Monitoring round.

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Understanding Your Value as a Musician: Making The Most of Working From Home

Musician Sherika Sherard talks to us about her lockdown experience, from her last day of busking, to slowly finding her rhythm from home and the things that she’s learnt along the way.

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Let The Music Play Campaign Calls for Vital Financial Support from the Government

Today UK Music, an umbrella organisation of which the MU is a part, has launched a campaign highlighting the huge challenges the music industry is currently facing and possible solutions.

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