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News MU Joins Industry Wide Call for £10 Million Investment in UK Music Export and Exchange See all news & features
Member benefit Members Can Now Book Discounted Hotel Rooms at Even More Locations in London Read more
Celebrate Union Pride with the MU at Tolpuddle 2025 Members are invited to join us at this year’s Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival - the biggest celebration of the trade union movement in the Southwest - taking place 18 to 20 July in the beautiful Dorset village of Tolpuddle. Published: 13 June 2025 Read more about Celebrate Union Pride with the MU at Tolpuddle 2025
Data Bill Passes Without Generative AI Protections Parliament has passed the Data Bill without an amendment aimed to protect musicians and creators from generative artificial intelligence (AI). Published: 13 June 2025 Read more about Data Bill Passes Without Generative AI Protections
The Royal College of Organists Celebrate ‘Play the Organ Year’ Organisations from across the organ and church music world are working together to promote Play the Organ Year 2025, a year-long project to increase the number of people playing the organ and appreciating its music. Published: 12 June 2025 Read more about The Royal College of Organists Celebrate ‘Play the Organ Year’
Increased Money for the Creative Industries in Government Spending Review Yesterday Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves set out her Comprehensive Spending Review. Having lobbied the Government for additional money for music, it was positive to see the Government announce a "significant increase in funding for the creative industries" as a key “growth sector". Published: 12 June 2025 Read more about Increased Money for the Creative Industries in Government Spending Review
March With the MU at Durham Miners’ Gala 2025 Members are invited to join us on Saturday 12 July for the Durham Miners’ Gala – the world’s biggest celebration of trade union values, community spirit, and working-class life. Published: 12 June 2025 Read more about March With the MU at Durham Miners’ Gala 2025
 MU Reaffirms Support for Trans Musicians Amid Legal Definition Ruling The MU stands in solidarity with our trans members following the Supreme Court ruling about the definition of sex in the Equality Act 2010. Published: 12 June 2025 Read more about  MU Reaffirms Support for Trans Musicians Amid Legal Definition Ruling
MU Supports Call for Transformation of the Parental Pay and Leave System An alliance of trade unions and charities is calling on the Business and Trade Secretary for bold reforms to better support new mothers, parents, and families. Published: 11 June 2025 Read more about MU Supports Call for Transformation of the Parental Pay and Leave System
16 Jun 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. Online Member only Read more about Guided Meditation
17 Jun 2025 Grief Awareness for Creatives An interactive online workshop for creatives in Wales to learn how to offer colleagues and friends grief support. Online Read more about Grief Awareness for Creatives
18 Jun 2025 Ladies of the Stave: Networking Session For Female Musicians A free networking event to support female musicians and musical directors in theatre, hosted by Nimax Theatres and supported by the MU. London Read more about Ladies of the Stave: Networking Session For Female Musicians
19 Jun 2025 Vocal Health Workshop, Glasgow  This 90 minute, in-person session covers evidence-based practical tips, drawing from industry experience, research, performance psychology, and proven voice care and rehabilitation strategies. Glasgow Read more about Vocal Health Workshop, Glasgow 
20 Jun 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. Online Member only Read more about Feldenkrais: Move Better, Feel Better, Perform Better
20 Jun 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 Read more about R&B Surgery: One-to-One Recording & Broadcasting Advice Sessions
23 Jun 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. Online Member only Read more about Guided Meditation