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VAT on German Ticket Sales: Webinar Recording Available

Watch the recording of our VAT on German ticket sales webinar from November this year. It takes an in-depth look at the issues independent musicians face when selling tickets and merchandise in Germany, both online and at in-person gigs.

Published: 10 December 2024

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MU Welcomes £3.6m Boost for Welsh Arts Sector

Welsh National Opera is set to get the largest share of £3.6 million of new funding to support jobs and touring, following campaigning by Musicians' Union members in the orchestra.

Published: 05 December 2024

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Have Your Say on the Value of Black British Music

Artists, creators and industry professionals working with Black British music are encouraged to take part in the survey to understand the value that the artform brings to the UK music industry.

Published: 04 December 2024

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CIISA Launches Open Consultation of Standards for Creative Industries

The MU is encouraging all members to take part in the consultation (which runs until 27 January), to help set out the minimum standards of behaviour expected across the UK’s creative industries, to enable safe and inclusive working environments.

Published: 02 December 2024

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11 Dec 2024

Legal Webinar: Key Contracts in Music

In this one-hour webinar for MU members in Scotland, leading Scottish Law Firm Harper Macleod will provide an overview of key contracts, such as those that apply to recording, publishing, agent and management arrangements.

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12 Dec 2024

Self-Releasing Your Music Online

A free webinar for Scotland & Northern Ireland members to get an overview of the steps you need to take to self-release your music online.

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16 Dec 2024

Guided Meditation

An extremely efficient and powerful meditation practice, based on Ascension meditation techniques.

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23 Dec 2024

Guided Meditation

An extremely efficient and powerful meditation practice, based on Ascension meditation techniques.

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