#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 around 34,000 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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Creative UK Launch It’s Not Ok E-Learning Module as Part of New Bullying and Harassment Resource Hub

MU Members are encouraged to engage with the free, online module which is aimed at raising awareness and providing support for those working in the creative industries.

Published: 07 December 2023

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MU Attends All Party Group on Arts at Stormont

At the All Party Ground on Arts that was held at Stormont at the end of November, MU Acting Regional Organiser for Scotland and Northern Ireland Sam Dunkley heard reports on two strategies that will be out for consultation in the spring.

Published: 07 December 2023

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MU Challenges Government on Music Education Funding Shortfall

Working with Music Mark and the Independent Society of Musicians, we have written urgently to Gillian Keegan, Secretary of State for Education, asking for increased funding for music education.

Published: 06 December 2023

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MU Responds to News of ENO’s Move From London to Manchester

The MU is continuing talks with English National Opera regarding their proposals, which do not currently mention the future of our members’ jobs.

Published: 06 December 2023

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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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