#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 over 35,000 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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Women in Piping and Drumming Report Reveals Culture of Sexism in Sector

National Piping Centre research reveals fundamental challenges facing women in piping and drumming.

Published: 13 December 2024

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VAT on German Ticket Sales: Webinar Recording Available

Watch the recording of our VAT on German ticket sales webinar from November this year. It takes an in-depth look at the issues independent musicians face when selling tickets and merchandise in Germany, both online and at in-person gigs.

Published: 10 December 2024

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General Product Safety Regulations Update for Musicians Selling Merchandise in NI and the EU

The regulations come into force on 13 December 2024 and apply to goods which are being sold to consumers in the EU and Northern Ireland.

Published: 06 December 2024

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MU Responds to Government Curriculum Review

We highlighted unequal access to music education and the urgent need to reverse the marginalisation of arts subjects in schools under the last Government.

Published: 05 December 2024

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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Protect Orchestras Under Threat

Keep the UK’s world-famous orchestras live and protect the working people at its heart

Protect jobs. Support touring. Keep music live!

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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