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Change the Law to Fix Music Streaming

Next year’s AI Bill is a chance to fix copyright law so musicians get a fair deal. Help us urge MPs to act now and change the law to make streaming work for everyone.

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MU Marks Disability History Month 2025

Celebrate UK Disability History Month 2025 with this curated round-up of news and resources for disabled musicians and anyone seeking to strengthen their knowledge and allyship. Discover funding tips, networking opportunities, MU support and more.

Published: 05 December 2025

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Life Support: How BAPAM Supports Artists and Why the MU Proudly Backs its Work

A life in the arts often brings physical or psychological challenges, but BAPAM can offer vital support. Trustee and MU National Organiser for Education, Health and Wellbeing Chris Walters explains why the Union is proud to champion its work and how its services can benefit members.

Published: 04 December 2025

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Youth Music Report Calls for Urgent Action to Protect Young Creatives in the Music Industry

Youth Music’s 'Just the Way It Is?' report, developed with the MU, highlights the safety issues, discrimination and exploitation still affecting young people in music and offers clear recommendations for change.

Published: 04 December 2025

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Organisations from Across UK and Europe Join Forces to Remove Barriers to Touring and Drive Growth

A new UK–EU Cultural Exchange Coalition has launched today, uniting the MU and major creative organisations to push for removing post-Brexit touring barriers. The alliance seeks to turn political promises on cultural exchange into action supporting artists and renewing collaboration.

Published: 03 December 2025

MU to Attend NW Music Makers Forum in Derry

Members are invited to join the MU in attending the NW Music Makers Forum in Derry to discuss collaborative support for the live music sector. Taking place on Friday 12 December 2025.

Published: 02 December 2025

Chancellor Increases Minimum Wage and Lifts Two-Child Benefit Cap in Autumn Budget

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivered the Autumn Budget, outlining the Government's plans for the economy - increasing the National Living Wage and ending the two-child benefit cap.

Published: 26 November 2025

Charlie Baxter: Winner of The Youth Music Award for Inspirational Music Leader 2025

Congratulations to Charlie Baxter, winner of the MU-sponsored Inspirational Music Leader award at this year’s Youth Music Awards. In this guest blog, discover how Charlie’s career in education has focused on breaking down barriers and making music truly accessible and inclusive for young people.

Published: 26 November 2025

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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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10 Dec 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

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10 Dec 2025

Networking for Musicians in Bangor

Join Sue Denim for a networking event in Bangor - get to know local musicians, have a chat and share ideas.

Bangor

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12 Dec 2025

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

Online one-to-one advice sessions on working as a recording musician, taking place every 6 weeks.

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12 Dec 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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15 Dec 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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16 Dec 2025

Legal Webinar – Key Contracts (Rescheduled)

Learn what red flags to watch out for in recording, publishing, management, live and agency agreements in this webinar with Scottish law firm Harper Macleod. Available to members in Scotland.

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Change the Law to Fix Music Streaming

Organisations from Across UK and Europe Join Forces to Remove Barriers to Touring and Drive Growth

New Cinema Ticket Discount for MU Members

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MU Marks Disability History Month 2025

Life Support: How BAPAM Supports Artists and Why the MU Proudly Backs its Work

Youth Music Report Calls for Urgent Action to Protect Young Creatives in the Music Industry

Organisations from Across UK and Europe Join Forces to Remove Barriers to Touring and Drive Growth

MU to Attend NW Music Makers Forum in Derry

Chancellor Increases Minimum Wage and Lifts Two-Child Benefit Cap in Autumn Budget

Charlie Baxter: Winner of The Youth Music Award for Inspirational Music Leader 2025

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We Are Behind Every Musician

Change the Law to Fix Music Streaming

Organisations from Across UK and Europe Join Forces to Remove Barriers to Touring and Drive Growth

New Cinema Ticket Discount for MU Members

Members also viewed

News and features

MU Marks Disability History Month 2025

Life Support: How BAPAM Supports Artists and Why the MU Proudly Backs its Work

Youth Music Report Calls for Urgent Action to Protect Young Creatives in the Music Industry

Organisations from Across UK and Europe Join Forces to Remove Barriers to Touring and Drive Growth

MU to Attend NW Music Makers Forum in Derry

Chancellor Increases Minimum Wage and Lifts Two-Child Benefit Cap in Autumn Budget

Charlie Baxter: Winner of The Youth Music Award for Inspirational Music Leader 2025

Upcoming events

Last chance to book

Guided Meditation

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Ladies of the Stave: Networking Session For Female Musicians

Last chance to book

Networking for Musicians in Bangor

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

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Guided Meditation

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Legal Webinar – Key Contracts (Rescheduled)

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This is not a hobby - it's our profession