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Scotland and Northern Ireland Office

Scotland and Northern Ireland Office

Our team lobbies on behalf of members and the wider industry on issues that affect musicians – on a local and national level, at councils and at Scottish and Northern Irish parliament. We work closely with other music industry organisations, and represent the employment interests of members in the region.  We’re proud of our significantly increased membership in Northern Ireland – and how we’ve been developing the representation of musicians there. We are growing our presence with musicians working in dance and electronic music production and composition.

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We are here to provide advice to musicians based in Scotland and Northern Ireland, from guidance on their careers to legal issues – and if needs be, helping them to acquire further advice and representation through legal officials.

Contact info

0141 341 2960 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Musicians' Union, Rab Noakes Suite, 8 Landressy Street, Bridgeton, Glasgow G40 1BP.

The team

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Caroline Sewell

Regional Organiser

Scotland & Northern Ireland

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Louise Stanners Pow

Regional Officer

Scotland & Northern Ireland

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Becci McGuinness

Membership Services Assistant

Scotland & Northern Ireland

Get involved with your Region

Meet the Scotland & Northern Ireland Regional Committee

Meet the Scotland & Northern Ireland Regional Committee

The Scotland and Northern Ireland team has a dynamic Regional Committee made up of activist members who help to deal with issues and policy in their area. Meet the members, find out what they do and how you too can be involved.

Read more about Meet the Scotland & Northern Ireland Regional Committee

Scotland news

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Representing Our Scottish Members at STUC Congress 2024

This week we attended the annual Scottish Trades Union Congress with MU Delegates Christine Cooper and Ben Lunn, who discussed the importance of music education, community arts in Scotland and establishing a Music Expo Office for the country. All three of our motions were passed unanimously.

Published: 18 April 2024

Read more about Representing Our Scottish Members at STUC Congress 2024
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2023 End of Year Round Up

MU General Secretary Naomi Pohl reports back on the work that the Union has done through 2023, as well as setting out some of MU’s intentions for 2024, and more general food for thought about the music industry.

Published: 30 December 2023

Read more about 2023 End of Year Round Up

Northern Ireland news

General Secretary Naomi Pohl stands in discussion outside of the Royal Opera House

2023 End of Year Round Up

MU General Secretary Naomi Pohl reports back on the work that the Union has done through 2023, as well as setting out some of MU’s intentions for 2024, and more general food for thought about the music industry.

Published: 30 December 2023

Read more about 2023 End of Year Round Up

Upcoming events

Last chance to book

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12 Aug 2024

Free Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Birmingham

This is an opportunity to ensure that your equipment is safe and you are able to provide assurances for your insurance, venues and bookers. Available for all MU Midlands members.

Birmingham Member only
Read more about Free Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Birmingham

Last chance to book

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14 Oct 2024

Guided Meditation

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

Online Member only
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Last chance to book

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16 Oct 2024

Free Portable Appliance Testing (PAT), Cardiff

This is an opportunity to ensure that your equipment is safe and you are able to provide assurances for your insurance, venues and bookers. Available for all MU members based in Wales.

Cardiff Member only
Read more about Free Portable Appliance Testing (PAT), Cardiff

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