Midlands Office

Our Midlands Regional office has been working with authorities across the region to create more musician friendly busking policies and developing the Midlands cultural manifesto. We’re proud of the varied and engaging events that we’ve put on, empowering members by educating them on claiming back-logs of royalties and creating awareness of relevant organisations.

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Spanning from Crewe down to Hereford, and over Shrewsbury to Lincoln – we’re here to protect our members from the sharks in the music industry. Whether it’s a little query about rates, or a complex issue about employment and legal advice.

Contact info

0121 236 4028 Send an enquiry Office hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00am - 5:30pm

Musicians’ Union
Midlands Region
Office 2 The Mint
95 Icknield Street
Birmingham B18 6RU

Stephen Brown

Regional Organiser

Midlands Region

midlands@themu.org

Ben Benson

Regional Officer

Midlands Region

midlands@themu.org

Jenny Simpson

Membership Services Assistant

Midlands Region

midlands@themu.org

Get involved with your Region

Meet the Midlands Regional Committee

The Midlands region has a dynamic Regional Committee made up of activist members who help to deal with issues and policy in the region. Meet the members, find out what they do and how you too can be involved.

Watch: An Overview of the Midlands Regional Committee

In this short video clip, hear from a Midlands Regional Committee member about why it's important to get involved.

Midlands AGM Report 2024

This report will give you the details on what the MU has been doing on your behalf in the region since the last AGM.

Midlands news

Naomi Pohl at Labour Party Conference 2024 holding a placard that says 'Labour's New Deal for Working People'.

MU Celebrates Employment Rights Bill – A Major Win for Trade Unions

We welcome the Labour Government's new Employment Rights Bill, introducing measures that strengthen the collective voice of workers across the UK.

Published: 10 October 2024

MU General Secretary Naomi Pohl standing with Lisa Nandy Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport at Labour Party Conference 2024.

MU Policies on AI and Misogyny in Music Adopted at Labour Party Conference 2024

The MU shaped policy on artificial intelligence and workers’ rights, and landed a historic recognition of the value of music education at Labour Party Conference this year.

Published: 26 September 2024

Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaking at Labour Party Conference 2024.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer Backs Access to Music Education for Every Child

The Prime Minister shared how music has improved his life, and why he supports access to music education for every child.

Published: 25 September 2024

Naomi Pohl speaking at Labour Party Conference 2024.

MU General Secretary Naomi Pohl Speaks at Labour Unions Rally Alongside Prime Minister

MU General Secretary Naomi Pohl spoke at the Labour Unions rally alongside Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner.

Published: 25 September 2024

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Stand for the MU's Executive Committee

We are now looking for members who wish to stand for our Executive Committee (EC) starting in 2025. Find out what being on the EC involves and if you're eligible to stand.

Published: 27 August 2024

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Upcoming events

Last chance to book

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25 Oct 2024

Free Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Birmingham

This is an opportunity to ensure that your equipment is safe and you are able to provide assurances for your insurance, venues and bookers. Available for all MU Midlands members.

Birmingham Member only

Last chance to book

08 Nov 2024

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.

Online Member only

Last chance to book

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11 Nov 2024

Guided Meditation

An extremely efficient and powerful meditation practice, based on Ascension meditation techniques.

Online Member only

Fair Play Venues

Grassroots music venues in Midlands

The Shed

A community space with a cafe bar offering live music, open mic nights, comedy and networking events.

Leicester

The Tin Music and Arts

An artistic hub (with artist’s studio and Community Space) offering events across two neighbouring premises which books established and international acts, as well as local homegrown talent.

Coventry

Bodega

A 220 capacity venue with live music and club nights all week.

Nottingham

Katie Fitzgerald's

A historic venue for both small niche gigs as well as space in the larger concert room.

Stourbridge

Rescue Rooms

A medium city centre venue with a separate bar and live music space.

Nottingham

Tower of Song

An artist-run venue with music to suit all tastes and each night of the week has a different theme.

Birmingham

Platform One at the Railway

A multi-use room attached to The Railway pub.

Oakham

Rock City (Basement)

A 300 capacity room in the basement of the larger Rock City venue.

Nottingham

Midlands Office