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When you joined the union, now make it your union. Whether you want to be part of the governing body of the Union, make a change in your local area or within your music sector, you can do so as an active member of the Musicians' Union.

Last updated: 27 September 2023

Get involved with Union's work

Be Part of the Governing Body of the MU

Stand for election to our Committees

Get Involved in Your Area

Put a motion forward to your Regional Committee or for a Conference

Become a Delegate at the Conference

Take a look back at our Delegate Conference 2023. Next Conference will take place in 2025

Become an Education Rep

Be active in your workplace by joining in as an Education Rep

Become an Orchestral Steward

Be active in your workplace by joining in as an Orchestral Steward

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Elizabeth J. Birch: Inclusive Music Making For a Fuller Landscape of the Human Experience

MU member and winner of this year’s Youth Music's Inspirational Music Leader award, Elizabeth J. Birch shares how the community music space saw her potential, and how she integrates inclusivity into her work.

Published: 24 November 2023

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How to Conjure an Estimate: Jill Streater on the Who, What and Why of Being a Music Copyist

In this blog, MU Music Writers' Section Committee member Jill Streater demystifies the world of the Music Copyist and explains exactly how she breaks down estimates for her work.

Published: 20 November 2023

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Member’s Voice: Alice Angliss on Why She Attends MU Regional Committee Meetings

Musician and MU London member Alice Angliss shares her first-hand experience of what Regional Committee meetings are, how they work and why they’re vital in giving support to members and the industry.

Published: 10 August 2023

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Karen Marshall: Women’s History Month, Female Composers and Me

MU member and music educator Karen Marshall tells us about her educational book Her Story which celebrates the piano music of 29 lost, but inspiring female composers.

Published: 29 March 2023

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Square Peg in a Round Hole: Jon Hart on Navigating the Industry as a Neurodivergent Musician

This Neurodiversity Celebration Week, award-winning acoustic artist and MU member Jon Hart shares his experiences of breaking through conformity, and explains how although career success may come and go, music as true self-representation is always a constant.

Published: 16 March 2023

Joining the MU has been one of the best things I’ve done! They’ve supported and endorsed me in my campaign to be elected onto the National Executive Committee of the Labour Party.
Jermain JackmanSinger and political activist

When I think of a union, I think of people power, it’s about coming together and supporting each other.
Holly CarterPedal steel guitar player

The MU Conference has made me feel like I want to become more active because I can make a difference. You have to be the change you want to see. It’s our business. We need to shape it.
Amanda DalMulti-genre drummer

To know that there is a political voice standing up for the views and needs of musicians in such tumultuous times is not only reassuring but critical for the survival of our industry.
Jack RennieGuitarist, singer and music teacher

Coming out of the pandemic and post-Brexit, the Musicians’ Union is more relevant to musicians than ever. We’re working hard to make the music industry a fairer, more inclusive place. We are behind every musician, whatever their background, wherever they are based, and however they make music.

Naomi PohlMU General Secretary

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