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Protect Welsh National Opera: Sign the Petition Now

The Welsh National Opera orchestra are campaigning to keep the orchestra full time and secure the company’s future.

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Working in the EU: Share Your Experiences and Views

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Arts Apocalypse: 14 Organisations Spotlight Decimation of Arts Education in Schools

14 organisations are raising the alarm on the arts education apocalypse in our schools and colleges.

Published: 12 May 2024

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The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Invites Applications for Composer Mentoring Programme

The programme is free and a bursary of £750 will be provided to each participant. Emerging educational composers should apply by 24 June.

Published: 08 May 2024

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MU Writes to Government Over its Failure to Address Misogyny in the Music Industry

MU General Secretary Naomi Pohl has contacted Kemi Badenoch, the Minister for Women and Equalities, to express our concerns about the Government’s response to the Misogyny in Music Enquiry.

Published: 07 May 2024

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MU Statement on Musicians Wishing to Boycott The Great Escape Festival 2024

The MU stands in solidarity with members and non-members who are boycotting this year’s Great Escape Festival due to sponsorship concerns, and reiterate the importance of getting in touch with your regional office should you need support and/or advice.

Published: 03 May 2024

Working in the EU: Share Your Experiences and Views

Are you touring in the EU? Are you facing challenges with confusing rules and red tape? We want to hear from you.

Published: 02 May 2024

Protect Welsh National Opera: Sign the Petition Now

Musicians at Welsh National Opera orchestra are campaigning to keep the orchestra full time and secure the company’s future.

Published: 02 May 2024

Applications Open for European Artists to Showcase at ESNS 2025

European artists can now apply to perform at ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag), a key exchange for emerging European music.

Published: 02 May 2024

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13 May 2024

Guided Meditation

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

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14 May 2024

Building International Networks & Touring Opportunities - How Do We Do It?

An external event hosted by award winning blues guitarists Dave Arcari and Andres Roots, who will share their wealth of knowledge and experience of touring the globe.

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15 May 2024

Ladies of the Stave: Networking Session For Female Musicians

A free networking event for female musicians, hosted by Nimax Theatres and supported by the MU.

London

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16 May 2024

Meet the Midlands MU Team

A free online event for Midlands members to meet the Midlands MU team, put some faces to names, meet fellow members, and find out how to make the most of their MU membership.

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17 May 2024

Feldenkrais: Move Better, Feel Better, Perform Better

Free up your playing and singing using the Feldenkrais method.

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20 May 2024

Guided Meditation

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

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21 May 2024

Busking in London

A free, online event for all musicians who busk or are interesting in busking within the London area.

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Arts Apocalypse: 14 Organisations Spotlight Decimation of Arts Education in Schools

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MU Writes to Government Over its Failure to Address Misogyny in the Music Industry

MU Statement on Musicians Wishing to Boycott The Great Escape Festival 2024

Working in the EU: Share Your Experiences and Views

Protect Welsh National Opera: Sign the Petition Now

Applications Open for European Artists to Showcase at ESNS 2025

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Building International Networks & Touring Opportunities - How Do We Do It?

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We Are Behind Every Musician

Protect Welsh National Opera: Sign the Petition Now

Working in the EU: Share Your Experiences and Views

Your Rights When an Employer Seeks to Change Your Pension

Popular links

News and features

Arts Apocalypse: 14 Organisations Spotlight Decimation of Arts Education in Schools

The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Invites Applications for Composer Mentoring Programme

MU Writes to Government Over its Failure to Address Misogyny in the Music Industry

MU Statement on Musicians Wishing to Boycott The Great Escape Festival 2024

Working in the EU: Share Your Experiences and Views

Protect Welsh National Opera: Sign the Petition Now

Applications Open for European Artists to Showcase at ESNS 2025

Upcoming events

Last chance to book

Guided Meditation

Last chance to book

Building International Networks & Touring Opportunities - How Do We Do It?

Last chance to book

Ladies of the Stave: Networking Session For Female Musicians

Last chance to book

Meet the Midlands MU Team

Last chance to book

Feldenkrais: Move Better, Feel Better, Perform Better

Upcoming

Guided Meditation

Upcoming

Busking in London

Help make the music industry a better place for every musician

Find musicians

End sexual harassment at work