Midlands Office

Our Midlands Regional office has been working with authorities across the region to create more musician friendly busking policies and developing the Midlands cultural manifesto. We’re proud of the varied and engaging events that we’ve put on, empowering members by educating them on claiming back-logs of royalties and creating awareness of relevant organisations.

Contact us

Spanning from Crewe down to Hereford, and over Shrewsbury to Lincoln – we’re here to protect our members from the sharks in the music industry. Whether it’s a little query about rates, or a complex issue about employment and legal advice.

Contact info

0121 236 4028 Send an enquiry Office hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00am - 5:30pm

Musicians' Union 2 Sovereign Court Graham Street Birmingham B1 3JR

Stephen Brown

Regional Organiser

Midlands Region

midlands@themu.org

Ben Benson

Regional Officer

Midlands Region

midlands@themu.org

Jenny Simpson

Membership Services Assistant

Midlands Region

midlands@themu.org

Get involved with your Region

Meet the Midlands Regional Committee

Midlands Regional AGM

Members and MU Officials meet once year at the AGM to discuss the work of the MU and its Regional Office.

Midlands AGM Report 2023

This report will give you the details on what the MU has been doing on your behalf in the region since the last AGM.

Midlands news

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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 Government Consultation on Beijing Treaty Regarding Audiovisual Performances

The Beijing Treaty will bring additional rights for audiovisual performances and is now set to become UK law, with the MU advising government that musicians would be best served by Equitable Remuneration.

Published: 23 November 2023

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MU Action on the Climate Emergency

The MU’s new Climate Emergency Action Group have now met twice, and are looking inwardly and outwardly at ways the Union, the wider music industry and the Government can address the climate emergency.

Published: 16 November 2023

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MU Celebrates Trans Awareness Week 2023

This year Trans Awareness Week takes place 13 to 19 November. Here we share some of the latest news and resources to help us all foster a more inclusive and supportive space for Trans and gender non-conforming people.

Published: 13 November 2023

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MU Executive Committee Releases Statement on Israel and Palestine

The MU’s Executive Committee have agreed today on a donation to the Red Cross to support humanitarian efforts on the ground in Israel and Palestine, as well as releasing the following statement.

Published: 09 November 2023

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Upcoming events

Last chance to book

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11 Dec 2023

Guided Meditation

An extremely efficient and powerful meditation practice, based on Ascension meditation techniques.

Online Member only

Last chance to book

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13 Dec 2023

RSM Social Networking

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

Online

Upcoming

18 Dec 2023

Guided Meditation

An extremely efficient and powerful meditation practice, based on Ascension meditation techniques.

Online Member only

Fair Play Venues

Grassroots music venues in Midlands

Tower of Song

An artist-run venue with music to suit all tastes and each night of the week has a different theme.

Birmingham

The Tin Music and Arts

An artistic hub (with artist’s studio and Community Space) offering events across two neighbouring premises which books established and international acts, as well as local homegrown talent.

Coventry

The Shed

A community space with a cafe bar offering live music, open mic nights, comedy and networking events.

Leicester

Suki10C

A small eco-friendly music venue, with a capacity of 150.

Birmingham

Sugarmill

A small city centre venue where live music is bookable seven nights per week.

Stoke

Rock City (Main Hall)

A large 2000 capacity venue offering live performance and club nights.

Nottingham

Rock City (Basement)

A 300 capacity room in the basement of the larger Rock City venue.

Nottingham

Rescue Rooms

A medium city centre venue with a separate bar and live music space.

Nottingham

Midlands Office