London Office

We represent and negotiate for a huge range of musicians across London. Our work spans from supporting venues that are threatened with closure to fighting for working rights to protect buskers. We empower our members through educational events. We’re proud of our work with the Young Guns Network to help young musicians build their careers.

Contact us

Whether you’re working in theatre, in a recording studio, or in a school – we chase down gig fees, negotiate payments and give or direct you towards advice on legal and copyright issues.

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

0207 840 5504 Send an enquiry Office hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00am - 5:30pm

30 Snowsfields, London SE1 3SU

Jamie Pullman

Regional Organiser

London

london@themu.org

Graham Jackson

Senior Regional Officer

London

london@themu.org

Simeon Scheuber-Rush

Regional Officer

London

london@themu.org

Helen Cale

Assistant Officer

London

london@themu.org

Ashleigh Drinkall

Regional Services Assistant

esee@themu.org

Get involved with your Region

Meet the London Regional Committee

The London 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.

London Regional AGM

Members and MU Officials meet once year at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) to discuss the work of the MU and its Regional Office.

How to Raise a Motion With the Regional Committee

A motion is a proposal for action that, if passed by a vote of the members at Conference, must be adopted by the Union.

Watch: An Overview of the London Regional Committee

In this short video clip, hear from London 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.

London news

Exterior of the Clermont Hotel Charing Cross branch.

MU Partners with Clermont Hotels to Offer Members Discounted Rooms in London

Our new partnership with Clermont Hotels means MU members can book discounted hotel rooms at various locations in London, as an exclusive membership benefit.

Published: 01 May 2025

A photo of musicians at a protest in Leicester Square, holding up banner and signs.

MU Protests Against Potential Busking Ban in Leicester Square

The MU and buskers gathered in Leicester Square to mark what could be the last day of busking in the area, following a noise abatement notice from the City of London Magistrates' Court.

Published: 17 April 2025

A busy nightclub in London with people dancing.

Government Trials Pilot Scheme to Boost London Night-Time Economy

London councils that block pubs, restaurants and music venues from opening later could see their decisions overturned by the mayor of London under new powers from the Government.

Published: 09 April 2025

Back shot of a busker, performing in front of a small crowd in London.

MU Calls for Westminster City Council to Keep Music Live in Leicester Square

The MU calls on Westminster City Council to appeal a court ruling which classifies busking in Leicester Square as a "statutory nuisance." The judgment unfairly targets those already following the licensing scheme, and threatens both musicians' livelihoods and the future of street entertainment.

Published: 03 April 2025

Shaftesbury Avenue London in the evening, with signs advertising different West End shows lighting up the street.

Important Recommendation for MU Members on West End Shows that Begin From February 2025

The Society Of London Theatres (SOLT) have failed to resolve outstanding issues with the MU regarding triggering of effects and AMD pay. Although ongoing for several years, we have now reached an impasse and as such, here are our recommendations to affected members.

Published: 13 February 2025

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Upcoming events

Last chance to book

09 May 2025

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

Stacked rocks on the shore against a clear blue sky.

12 May 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

Upcoming

16 May 2025

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

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Fair Play Venues

Grassroots music venues in London

Bush Hall Music

A 400 capacity venue in Shepherd's Bush hosting a range of live music throughout the week.

London

Peckham Levels

Venue hosting live gigs and club nights either in 450-standing capacity gig space or 150-standing capacity auditorium.

London

Theatreship

Performing arts centre on a historic ship in the old docks of Canary Wharf, hosting live music and arts events either in a 100-seat auditorium or a 120-capacity bar/performance space.

London

93 Feet East

A large industrial venue with six event spaces, also available to hire.

London

The Slaughtered Lamb

A contemporary pub venue with an entertainment space in the basement for live music, club nights, DJ’s and comedy.

London

Toulouse Lautrec

Small to medium sized venue consisting of two music rooms with a piano bar for jazz soloists and duos.

London

Trinity Bar

Live music venue and late night bar in Harrow, North West London. Welcoming live music of any genre.

London

Village Underground

A medium-sized venue which prides itself on programming artists from around the world and across different genres.

London

London Office