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Wales and South West England Office

Wales and South West England Office

Our team supports members by organising events and professional development opportunities, and through political engagement with the Welsh Government and Senedd. We also work with Welsh specific funding pots and grants, and with the Wales TUC and CULT Cymru.

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We are your first point of contact for anything and everything to do with your career as a musician across Wales and the border regions. We also cover Cheltenham, through Salisbury, Weymouth, and all the way down to Penzance.

MU employees are combining working from home and the office. This means that meetings and visits to an MU office are strictly by appointment only, and will need to be arranged in advance by contacting us.

Contact info

0292 045 6585 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Transport House 1 Cathedral Rd Cardiff CF11 9SD

The team

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Andy Warnock

Regional Organiser

Wales & South West England

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Ruth Ballantyne

Regional Officer

Wales & South West England

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Calliope Cooper-Russell

Regional Services Assistant

Wales & South West England

Bristol & Online, 20 September 2025

Join Us At the Members' Day and AGM

Members and MU Officials meet once a year at the AGM to discuss the work of the MU and its Regional Office. The event will include workshops and an update on national issues from a member of the MU Secretariat. Read more about the event and join us.

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Campaign

Protect Welsh National Opera!

Arts Council of Wales and Arts Council England funding cuts are putting the future of Welsh National Opera at risk. Sign the petition now. (Opens an external web page)

Read more about Protect Welsh National Opera!

Get involved with your Region

Watch an overview of the Wales & South West England Regional Committee

In this short video clip, hear from Wales & South West England Regional Committee members about why it's important to get involved and what issues, whether they be local or national, are typically discussed at Committee meetings.

South West England news

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MU Panels and Workshop Confirmed for Tolpuddle Festival 2025

Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival takes place next weekend and we’re pleased to share more details about the MU’s presence at the event – including confirmed panel appearances, a workshop session, and the debut of our brand new union banner in Sunday’s iconic march.

Published: 08 July 2025

Read more about MU Panels and Workshop Confirmed for Tolpuddle Festival 2025

Highlights From the MU at Tolpuddle Festival 2024

At this year’s Tolpuddle festival - which celebrates the trade union movement with a joyful range of workshops, performances and more - the MU’s Campaign & Organising Support Official took to the stage for a panel on Creative Arts, as well as joining members in the traditional banner march.

Published: 30 July 2024

Read more about Highlights From the MU at Tolpuddle Festival 2024

Upcoming events in South West England

Last chance to book

Last chance to book

Stacked rocks on the shore against a clear blue sky.
15 Sep 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.

Online Member only
Read more about Guided Meditation

Last chance to book

Find a Fair Play Venue in South West England

Bristol Beacon

A music charity, renowned venue and music education hub, with four performance spaces and a capacity of 2,124 in the main auditorium.

Bristol
Read more about Bristol Beacon

Thekla

A medium city centre venue that was once a cargo ship with live music and club nights throughout the week.

Bristol
Read more about Thekla

The Fleece

A large, 450 capacity national touring venue, hosting live music seven nights a week.

Bristol
Read more about The Fleece

Wales news

Protect Welsh National Opera! Diogelu Opera Cenedlaethol Cymru!

Arts Council of Wales and Arts Council England funding cuts are putting the future of Welsh National Opera (WNO) at risk.

Mae toriadau ariannol gan Gyngor Celfyddydau Cymru ac Arts Council England yn fygythiad i ddyfodol Opera Cenedlaethol Cymru.

These cuts must not be allowed to happen on our watch.

Protect WNO

Rhaid i’r toriadau hyn beidio â digwydd tra ein bod ni wrth y llyw.

Diogelu WNO

Protect Welsh National Opera! Diogelu Opera Cenedlaethol Cymru!

Upcoming events in Wales

Last chance to book

Last chance to book

Stacked rocks on the shore against a clear blue sky.
15 Sep 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.

Online Member only
Read more about Guided Meditation

Last chance to book

Find a Fair Play Venue in Wales

Le Pub

A 140 capacity venue in South Wales offering venue hire, support slots, and other opportunities.

Newport
Read more about Le Pub

Clwb Ifor Bach

A live music venue with main room capacity of 250, also a nightclub and promoter, hosting music over 3 floors.

Cardiff
Read more about Clwb Ifor Bach

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