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David Rimbault: What Inclusive Orchestras Could Be - And Why We Must Get There

Ahead of our October drop-in sessions for members interested in exploring the 10-Point Plan for inclusive recruitment in orchestras, RLPO violinist and MU steward David Rimbault shares his personal reflections on why the sector must act now to remain relevant to both musicians and audiences alike.

Published: 30 September 2025

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08 Oct 2025

How to Register Your Repertoire With PPL

This informative one-hour webinar will explain how to correctly register your music with PPL to ensure you receive the royalties you're entitled to. Open to members in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Online
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09 Oct 2025

Legal Webinar – Copyright Update

Explore the basics of copyright law and current issues such as artificial intelligence in this webinar with Scottish law firm Harper Macleod. Available to members in Scotland.

Online (Zoom)
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13 Oct 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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13 Oct 2025

Suicide Awareness and Prevention Workshop

This one-day, in-person workshop is aimed at those in the creative industries. It is designed to help you identify signs that someone may be thinking about suicide and give you the confidence to support them. Available to MU members in Wales.

Cardiff
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