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The MU Guide to Organising and Campaigning covers what to do if you think you might have an issue to campaign on in your workplace or local music community
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Introducing The Members' Assembly

Modelled on citizens’ assemblies, MU Members’ Assembly brings together 27 members from across the union for in-depth discussions on the big issues affecting you.

Introducing The Members' Assembly
Introducing The Members' Assembly

Members' voice

There are lots of ways to get involved in the union. Hear from members at the forefront of creating change in the music industry and music community.

Poppy and her band at the poolside performing live. People are in the water, in rings and inflatables watching. Banners and balloons are behind the band.

Making Waves: Creating Your Own Opportunities as an Independent Musician

After turning a love of swimming into a fully funded EP, music video and poolside live show, young musician and Wales & South West England Regional Committee member Poppy Rose reflects on the value of backing yourself, embracing niche ideas and making opportunities happen on your own terms.

Published: 14 October 2026

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Peter Raistrick: Why Musicians and Trade Unionists Must Stand Against the Far Right

In this opinion piece, Peter Raistrick, London Regional Committee member and Young Members' Network activist, reflects on the responsibility of musicians and trade unionists to defend creative freedom, workers' rights and an inclusive society in the face of the growing threat of the far right.

Published: 29 June 2026

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Bridget at a Green Party march in New Zealand.

Bridget Walsh on the Intersection of Music and Climate Justice

From community organising to creative resistance, MU Climate Emergency Action Group co-chair Bridget Walsh explores how climate justice and the struggle against oppression are deeply intertwined - and why that matters this Women’s History Month.

Published: 25 March 2026

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Jermain Jackman

Joining the MU has been one of the best things I’ve done! They’ve supported and endorsed me in my campaign to be elected onto the National Executive Committee of the Labour Party.

Jermain JackmanSinger and political activist
Holly Carter

When I think of a union, I think of people power, it’s about coming together and supporting each other.

Holly CarterPedal steel guitar player
Amanda Dal

The MU Conference has made me feel like I want to become more active because I can make a difference. You have to be the change you want to see. It’s our business. We need to shape it.

Amanda DalMulti-genre drummer

To know that there is a political voice standing up for the views and needs of musicians in such tumultuous times is not only reassuring but critical for the survival of our industry.

Jack RennieGuitarist, singer and music teacher

Now more than ever, musicians need their union. We’re always working hard to improve pay and conditions for employed and freelance members, and make the music industry a fairer, more inclusive place. We are behind every musician, whatever their background, wherever they are based, and however they make music.

GS Naomi Pohl - Welcome
Naomi PohlMU General Secretary