#FixStreaming

It's Time to Fix Streaming

Call on Government to put the value of music back where it belongs – in your hands.

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Protect Our BBC

The BBC belongs to all of us. It’s up to all of us to protect it.

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#Fairscore

Take Action Against Buyouts

Media composers should get a fair share of the value they create.

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Be sure your voice is heard

We are the MU. A community of over 36,000 musicians coming together to support equality, fairness, and justice.

Together we are behind every musician, advocating for musicians and a better music industry through campaigns and lobbying work.

Be sure your voice is heard. Explore our current campaigns and look out for opportunities to get involved.

Campaigning news

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MU Represents Scottish Musicians at STUC Congress 2025

Last week we attended the annual Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) with MU Delegates Ronnie MacNiven, Ben Lunn and Calum Baird, who discussed the value of music education, fair work for musicians, the need for stability of the arts, and more. All of our motions were passed unanimously.

Published: 06 May 2025

Empowering Orchestral Musicians: Webinar Recording Available

This webinar, exclusive for MU members, uses recent campaigning at Welsh National Opera as a case study to explore how empowering orchestral musicians in the workplace can drive change — serving as a practical introduction to workplace activism in the sector.

Published: 30 April 2025

Member only Read more about Empowering Orchestral Musicians: Webinar Recording Available

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Welsh National Opera Orchestra Musicians Vote to Accept New Agreement

Musicians in the Welsh National Opera (WNO) orchestra vote to accept a new agreement, following a year of tough negotiations and months of high-profile campaigning to protect Wales’ largest arts organisation.

Published: 22 April 2025

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MU Protests Against Potential Busking Ban in Leicester Square

The MU and buskers gathered in Leicester Square to mark what could be the last day of busking in the area, following a noise abatement notice from the City of London Magistrates' Court.

Published: 17 April 2025

Let's Talk About Universal Basic Income

Universal basic income, or UBI, is the idea of giving a fixed amount of money to every citizen, unconditionally. Revolutionise how musicians work and live with a universal basic income.

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#ProtectFreelancersToo

End sexual harassment at work

Government committed to introducing a mandatory duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment at work. Now we need action to protect all freelancers too.

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Have you been asked to work for free?

The MU regularly hears from musicians asked to work for free. Asking musicians to work for free is unacceptable at any time.

We’re trying to build a picture of what’s happening, where, and to whom so we can come up with creative solutions and make sure no-one feels they have to work for low or no pay.

See what you can do and learn more about how we fight for fair pay.

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Become an MU Supporter

If you care about the future of music, join our community of people campaigning to protect music.

Active campaigns

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Protect Orchestras Under Threat

Keep the UK’s world-famous orchestras live and protect the working people at its heart

Protect jobs. Support touring. Keep music live!

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Let's Talk About Universal Basic Income

Revolutionise how musicians work and live with a universal basic income.

#KeepMusicLive

Protect Our BBC

Protect the biggest employer of musicians in the UK.

#ProtectOurBBC