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How to Support Musicians’ Union Members on Strike at English National Opera

Share your solidarity with musicians in the English National Opera orchestra and music staff going on strike.

Published: 26 January 2024

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Martyn Brabbins on English National Opera Plans to Fire and Re-Hire Musicians for Just Six Months a Year

A statement from former Music Director of English National Opera Martyn Brabbins on proposed cuts to the orchestra, music staff and chorus.

Published: 26 January 2024

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Industry Insights: How to Sequence a Music Album

Deciding which tracks should go where in the running order of an album can be pivotal. Two artists and one producer tell what works for them.

Published: 26 January 2024

MU Expresses Solidarity With Sheku Kanneh-Mason and Others Who are Experiencing Racism

British cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason was the first Black musician to win BBC’s Young Musician award in 2016, and is currently facing racist abuse for speaking out about the ongoing inclusion of Rule Britannia in the BBC Proms.

Published: 25 January 2024

UK Music Launch Workforce Diversity Survey

The survey, which closes 29 February, is aimed at those who work behind the scenes in the industry to gain an insight into where improvements are needed regarding diversity and inclusion.

Published: 24 January 2024

Musicians’ Union Strike Action at English National Opera Makes Headlines in BBC News, Guardian, Telegraph and More

Did you see the news? On 17 January, the Musicians’ Union announced the first strike by members for 44 years.

Published: 23 January 2024

Visa Updates for Musicians Working in the US

MU Head of International Dave Webster updates members on O and P visas and the interview waiver programme for those working in the United States.

Published: 22 January 2024

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29 Jan 2024

Health and Wellbeing MU Members Meeting

Discuss workplace challenges and opportunities, and how the MU could help with other members who work in health and wellbeing.

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31 Jan 2024

Music For Youth 2024: Music Mentors Taster Session

Join a free mentor training taster session, in collaboration with Music for Youth.

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01 Feb 2024

Cafe CULT: Time to Talk Day

In this hour session, you will gain valuable resources and insights and contribute to breaking to stigma associated with discussing mental health.

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02 Feb 2024

Feldenkrais: Move Better, Feel Better, Perform Better

Free up your playing and singing using the Feldenkrais method.

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03 Feb 2024

WSWE Local Members' Day in Yeovil

Learn and network with local members and meet union officials at a venue in Somerset.

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03 Feb 2024

Portable Appliance Testing in Yeovil

Get your electronic music equipment tested and certified for free in Yeovil, Somerset.

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How to Support Musicians’ Union Members on Strike at English National Opera

Martyn Brabbins on English National Opera Plans to Fire and Re-Hire Musicians for Just Six Months a Year

Industry Insights: How to Sequence a Music Album

MU Expresses Solidarity With Sheku Kanneh-Mason and Others Who are Experiencing Racism

UK Music Launch Workforce Diversity Survey

Musicians’ Union Strike Action at English National Opera Makes Headlines in BBC News, Guardian, Telegraph and More

Visa Updates for Musicians Working in the US

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We Are Behind Every Musician

Protect Orchestras Under Threat

Musicians and Music Staff at English National Opera to Go On Strike

Getting Your Live and Touring Projects Funded

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News and features

How to Support Musicians’ Union Members on Strike at English National Opera

Martyn Brabbins on English National Opera Plans to Fire and Re-Hire Musicians for Just Six Months a Year

Industry Insights: How to Sequence a Music Album

MU Expresses Solidarity With Sheku Kanneh-Mason and Others Who are Experiencing Racism

UK Music Launch Workforce Diversity Survey

Musicians’ Union Strike Action at English National Opera Makes Headlines in BBC News, Guardian, Telegraph and More

Visa Updates for Musicians Working in the US

Upcoming events

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Guided Meditation

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Health and Wellbeing MU Members Meeting

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Music For Youth 2024: Music Mentors Taster Session

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Cafe CULT: Time to Talk Day

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Feldenkrais: Move Better, Feel Better, Perform Better

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WSWE Local Members' Day in Yeovil

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Portable Appliance Testing in Yeovil

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End sexual harassment at work