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MU to Attend Women Chainmakers’ Festival ‘25

The annual Women Chainmakers’ Festival is a family friendly event in Cradley Heath on 28 June, bringing together trade unions and community groups to celebrate the success of women in the workplace.

Published: 14 May 2025

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Open Letter Calls for Action on Post-Brexit Touring Barriers Ahead of EU-UK Summit

As over 500 UK and EU music organisations back an open letter to political leaders, MU Head of International Dave Webster updates members on the growing industry pressure to fix post-Brexit touring barriers, ahead of key EU-UK talks.

Published: 14 May 2025

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MU Raises Concerns Over Potential Impact of US Film Tariffs on UK Musicians

Although deals are yet to be agreed, the imposition of tariffs on films produced outside of the US could severely impact the UK’s film and television industry, which currently invests around £80m in musicians.

Published: 13 May 2025

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Apply Now: International Showcasing and Mobility Opportunities for 2026

Members can now apply to showcase at Folk Alliance International in New Orleans, and Eurosonic in Groningen 2026. Plus a new pilot programme to support mobility and exchange across the Nordic region, UK and Ireland is opening this August.

Published: 09 May 2025

Meet the MU at The Great Escape Festival 2025

The MU will once again be present at The Great Escape Festival, supporting members and engaging with key industry topics between Wednesday 14 and Friday 16 May in Brighton.

Published: 08 May 2025

MU Joins Demo to Highlight Creators’ AI Concerns Ahead of Parliament Debate

The MU took part in a demo outside parliament today, organised by UK Music, to highlight creator and performer concerns about the potential impact of generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) on their rights and future careers.

Published: 07 May 2025

MU Represents Scottish Musicians at STUC Congress 2025

Last week we attended the annual Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) with MU Delegates Ronnie MacNiven, Ben Lunn and Calum Baird, who discussed the value of music education, fair work for musicians, the need for stability of the arts, and more. All of our motions were passed unanimously.

Published: 06 May 2025

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16 May 2025

R&B Surgery: One-to-One Recording & Broadcasting Advice Sessions

Online, monthly one-to-one advice sessions on working as a recording musician.

Online (Zoom) Member only

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16 May 2025

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.

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19 May 2025

Guided Meditation

An extremely efficient and powerful meditation practice, based on Ascension meditation techniques that are tailored to help musicians both in their professional and personal lives.

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19 May 2025

Monetising Your Music Copyrights, Belfast

An in-person session to equip musicians in Northern Ireland with a foundational understanding of copyright and how it converts to cash for you, in the development of your creative career.

Belfast

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20 May 2025

Monetising Your Music Copyrights, Derry

An in-person session to equip musicians in Northern Ireland with a foundational understanding of copyright and how it converts to cash for you, in the development of your creative career.

Derry

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21 May 2025

Songwriting Masterclass with Hayley Jensen

Improve your songwriting techniques in this UK-CMA masterclass with leading country artist, Hayley Jensen. Tickets available for MU Midlands members only.

Birmingham Member only

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22 May 2025

Make the Most of Your Midlands Membership

New MU Midlands members are invited to our online event where we explore how to make the most out of your membership.

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MU to Attend Women Chainmakers’ Festival ‘25

Open Letter Calls for Action on Post-Brexit Touring Barriers Ahead of EU-UK Summit

MU Raises Concerns Over Potential Impact of US Film Tariffs on UK Musicians

Apply Now: International Showcasing and Mobility Opportunities for 2026

Meet the MU at The Great Escape Festival 2025

MU Joins Demo to Highlight Creators’ AI Concerns Ahead of Parliament Debate

MU Represents Scottish Musicians at STUC Congress 2025

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R&B Surgery: One-to-One Recording & Broadcasting Advice Sessions

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Guided Meditation

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Monetising Your Music Copyrights, Belfast

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Monetising Your Music Copyrights, Derry

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#FixStreaming

MU Protests Against Potential Busking Ban in Leicester Square

Members Can Now Book Discounted Hotel Rooms at Even More Locations in London

Most viewed by musicians

News and features

MU to Attend Women Chainmakers’ Festival ‘25

Open Letter Calls for Action on Post-Brexit Touring Barriers Ahead of EU-UK Summit

MU Raises Concerns Over Potential Impact of US Film Tariffs on UK Musicians

Apply Now: International Showcasing and Mobility Opportunities for 2026

Meet the MU at The Great Escape Festival 2025

MU Joins Demo to Highlight Creators’ AI Concerns Ahead of Parliament Debate

MU Represents Scottish Musicians at STUC Congress 2025

Upcoming events

Last chance to book

R&B Surgery: One-to-One Recording & Broadcasting Advice Sessions

Last chance to book

Feldenkrais: Move Better, Feel Better, Perform Better

Last chance to book

Guided Meditation

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Monetising Your Music Copyrights, Belfast

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Monetising Your Music Copyrights, Derry

Last chance to book

Songwriting Masterclass with Hayley Jensen

Last chance to book

Make the Most of Your Midlands Membership

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This is not a hobby - it's our profession