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.

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

Membership Services Assistant

membership@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

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

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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Upcoming events

Last chance to book

31 Jan 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

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24 Feb 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

Last chance to book

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27 Feb 2025

RSM Social Networking

Meet colleagues from across the music profession for an informal gathering over Zoom.

Online

Fair Play Venues

Grassroots music venues in 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

The Half Moon

A historic and long running music venue with 250 capacity.

London

London Office