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Musicians and music creators need a better deal from music streaming. It’s time to put the value of music back where it belongs – in the hands of music makers.

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MU Joins Industry Wide Call for £10 Million Investment in UK Music Export and Exchange

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

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MU Welcomes Government Focus on the Creative Industries

Yesterday the Government published its Creative Industries Sector Plan as part of its Industrial Strategy.

Published: 24 June 2025

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Mentoring 4 Creatives: Applications Now Open for MU Members in Wales

Cult Cymru’s ‘Mentoring 4 Creatives’ programme is open to freelance or casual creative workers who are MU members living in Wales. The deadline for applications is 17 September.

Published: 23 June 2025

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PRS Members’ Fund and BAPAM Launch InTune: A Free Health and Wellbeing Tool for Musicians

InTune, developed by the PRS Members' Fund with clinical backing from BAPAM, is a new free to use digital platform designed to help songwriters, composers and musicians with personalised health and wellbeing support.

Published: 19 June 2025

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MU Stands with Rock City Workers in Fight for Union Recognition

We’re asking MU members to support a petition highlighting the exploitation of workers at the world-famous venue Rock City in Nottingham.

Published: 18 June 2025

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

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

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

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25 Jun 2025

Summer Social, Belfast

Members based in and around the Belfast area are invited to come and have a drink on us, meet fellow MU members, other key industry contacts and get to know your MU Scotland & Northern Ireland team.

Belfast

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27 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.

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29 Jun 2025

Mindfulness for Creatives

This session explores mindfulness for those in creative industries, offering practical tips for daily life and the workplace. Ideal for supportive roles like union reps, WellBeing Facilitators, MH First Aiders, Coaches, and Mentors.

Cardiff

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30 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.

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07 Jul 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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13 Jul 2025

North of England One-to-One Advice Sessions: York

An in-person, one-to-one advice surgery, for members based in the North of England with MU Regional Officer Philip Morris.

York

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14 Jul 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

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Your opinions on equality and diversity issues are vital to the way the MU shapes its services, policies and campaigns. Sign up to our Member Networks to be better represented as a musician.

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MU Joins Industry Wide Call for £10 Million Investment in UK Music Export and Exchange

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

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MU Welcomes Government Focus on the Creative Industries

Mentoring 4 Creatives: Applications Now Open for MU Members in Wales

PRS Members’ Fund and BAPAM Launch InTune: A Free Health and Wellbeing Tool for Musicians

MU Stands with Rock City Workers in Fight for Union Recognition

Celebrate Union Pride with the MU at Tolpuddle 2025

Data Bill Passes Without Generative AI Protections

The Royal College of Organists Celebrate ‘Play the Organ Year’

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Summer Social, Belfast

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Feldenkrais: Move Better, Feel Better, Perform Better

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Mindfulness for Creatives

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Guided Meditation

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North of England One-to-One Advice Sessions: York

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We Are Behind Every Musician

#FixStreaming

MU Joins Industry Wide Call for £10 Million Investment in UK Music Export and Exchange

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

Members also viewed

News and features

MU Welcomes Government Focus on the Creative Industries

Mentoring 4 Creatives: Applications Now Open for MU Members in Wales

PRS Members’ Fund and BAPAM Launch InTune: A Free Health and Wellbeing Tool for Musicians

MU Stands with Rock City Workers in Fight for Union Recognition

Celebrate Union Pride with the MU at Tolpuddle 2025

Data Bill Passes Without Generative AI Protections

The Royal College of Organists Celebrate ‘Play the Organ Year’

Upcoming events

Last chance to book

Summer Social, Belfast

Last chance to book

Feldenkrais: Move Better, Feel Better, Perform Better

Last chance to book

Mindfulness for Creatives

Last chance to book

Guided Meditation

Upcoming

Guided Meditation

Upcoming

North of England One-to-One Advice Sessions: York

Upcoming

Guided Meditation

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Find musicians:

This is not a hobby - it's our profession

PRS Members’ Fund and BAPAM Launch InTune: A Free Health and Wellbeing Tool for Musicians