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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 Celebrates Musicians’ Mental Health Month 2025

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Members Get Discounted Hotel Rooms in Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow and London

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Musicians in Orchestras Across UK Urgently Call on Government to Address Lack of Streaming Royalties

The MU and players in over 20 orchestras across the UK have signed an open letter to call upon the Government to urgently address the lack of streaming royalties for musicians.

Published: 04 April 2025

Showcase Applications Open: Pitch Scotland Conference of Hip Hop and Underground Culture

Artists performing in genres such as rap, hip hop, afrobeat, r&b, drill, grime, garage and soul can apply to perform at Pitch Scotland’s music showcase in Glasgow on 27-29 August. Applications close on Friday 25 April.

Published: 04 April 2025

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MU Calls for Westminster City Council to Keep Music Live in Leicester Square

The MU calls on Westminster City Council to appeal a court ruling which classifies busking in Leicester Square as a "statutory nuisance." The judgment unfairly targets those already following the licensing scheme, and threatens both musicians' livelihoods and the future of street entertainment.

Published: 03 April 2025

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MU Celebrates Musicians’ Mental Health Month 2025

Back for its fourth year, the Musicians’ Mental Month campaign runs throughout April and features collaborative advice, coaching and workshops from the MU, YCAT, Tonic Rider and BAPAM. This year’s theme will focus on coping strategies.

Published: 01 April 2025

MU Launches Another Member Benefit of Discounted Hotels Across UK

Our new partnership with Point A Hotels means that members can now benefit from discounted hotel rooms in Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow and London.

Published: 01 April 2025

Curriculum Review: Sign the Campaign Letter to Help Make Space for the Arts in Schools

Following the publication of an interim report from the government’s Curriculum Review, our open letter to ministers highlights the desperate need to make space for the arts in schools.

Published: 31 March 2025

Fix Streaming: Making the Case for Session Players

How can the music industry fix streaming for session players and ensure that all artists get fair pay from music streaming? Musicians’ Union (MU) General Secretary Naomi Pohl explains...

Published: 28 March 2025

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07 Apr 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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08 Apr 2025

Northern Ireland: How To Get The Most Out of Your MU Membership

New Northern Ireland members are invited to our online event where we explore how to make the most out of your membership. This event will take place online and will last for approximately 1 hour.

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10 Apr 2025

RSM Social Networking

Meet colleagues from across the music profession for an informal gathering over Zoom.

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11 Apr 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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14 Apr 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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21 Apr 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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25 Apr 2025

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

Online, monthly one-to-one advice sessions on working as a recording musician.

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Musicians in Orchestras Across UK Urgently Call on Government to Address Lack of Streaming Royalties

Showcase Applications Open: Pitch Scotland Conference of Hip Hop and Underground Culture

MU Calls for Westminster City Council to Keep Music Live in Leicester Square

MU Celebrates Musicians’ Mental Health Month 2025

MU Launches Another Member Benefit of Discounted Hotels Across UK

Curriculum Review: Sign the Campaign Letter to Help Make Space for the Arts in Schools

Fix Streaming: Making the Case for Session Players

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#FixStreaming

MU Celebrates Musicians’ Mental Health Month 2025

Members Get Discounted Hotel Rooms in Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow and London

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News and features

Musicians in Orchestras Across UK Urgently Call on Government to Address Lack of Streaming Royalties

Showcase Applications Open: Pitch Scotland Conference of Hip Hop and Underground Culture

MU Calls for Westminster City Council to Keep Music Live in Leicester Square

MU Celebrates Musicians’ Mental Health Month 2025

MU Launches Another Member Benefit of Discounted Hotels Across UK

Curriculum Review: Sign the Campaign Letter to Help Make Space for the Arts in Schools

Fix Streaming: Making the Case for Session Players

Upcoming events

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Guided Meditation

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Northern Ireland: How To Get The Most Out of Your MU Membership

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RSM Social Networking

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Feldenkrais: Move Better, Feel Better, Perform Better

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Guided Meditation

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Guided Meditation

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

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