Discrimination and Harassment

Feeling safe at your workplace is essential part of anyone's wellbeing. Here musicians can find guidance and support resources.

Guidance and resources

Music Sector Code of Practice

The Code of Practice created to tackle and prevent bullying, harassment and discrimination in the music sector. See who is signed up.

Creative UK

Call Out and Tackle Bullying and Harassment

A free e-learning module 'Not OK' covers bullying, harassment and victimisation at work

Harassment Online

Learn how to get support and how to support those affected by online abuse.

Domestic Abuse Support

Travel guidance for LGBT+

Fairer Auditions

Your workplace rights

Disabled Musicians' Workplace Rights

Your rights as a working disabled musicians, explained.

Working with Neurodivergent Musicians

Find out about what neurodiversity means, how to support colleagues in the workplace, and where to find further support and help

Sexual Harassment at Work

What is sexual harassment, who is protected and who is liable. Guidance, support and help resources for self-employed and employed musicians.

Menopause at Work

Guidance and a sample policy to help workplaces support people experiencing symptoms of menopause.

Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Rights at Work

Your rights as a parent and a working musician, explained

Carer's Rights

Guidance for musicians with unpaid caring responsibilities.

Latest news and features

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MU General Secretary Gives Evidence in Government’s Misogyny in Music Enquiry

Last week MU General Secretary, Naomi Pohl, gave powerful evidence to the Women and Equalities Committee as part of the ongoing Misogyny in Music enquiry.

Published: 03 February 2025

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Women in Piping and Drumming Report Reveals Culture of Sexism in Sector

National Piping Centre research reveals fundamental challenges facing women in piping and drumming.

Published: 13 December 2024

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Worker Protection Act Comes into Force to Help Tackle Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

The Worker Protection Act 2024, which comes into force on 26 October, introduces a new Preventative Duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their workers and employees.

Published: 17 October 2024

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MU Writes to Government Over its Failure to Address Misogyny in the Music Industry

MU General Secretary Naomi Pohl has contacted Kemi Badenoch, the Minister for Women and Equalities, to express our concerns about the Government’s response to the Misogyny in Music Enquiry.

Published: 07 May 2024

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MU Deeply Disappointed as Government Fails to Address Misogyny in the Music Industry

Today the UK Government has responded to the Misogyny in Music Report and rejected recommendations that would help protect and support women in the music industry from harassment and discrimination, despite hearing strong evidence from women, experts and organisations in the sector.

Published: 19 April 2024

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#ProtectFreelancersToo

End sexual harassment at work

Government committed to introducing a mandatory duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment at work. Now we need action to protect all freelancers too.

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24 Mar 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

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25 Mar 2025

RSM Social Networking

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

Online

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27 Mar 2025

Gender and the Large and Shiny Instruments (GALSI) & MU Social

A meet-up for women and non-binary people in brass, percussion, and double bass and/or any instrument in which you are a gender minority.

Manchester

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Discrimination and Harassment

Guidance and resources

Music Sector Code of Practice

Call Out and Tackle Bullying and Harassment

Harassment Online

Domestic Abuse Support

Travel guidance for LGBT+

Fairer Auditions

Your workplace rights

Disabled Musicians' Workplace Rights

Working with Neurodivergent Musicians

Sexual Harassment at Work

Menopause at Work

Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Rights at Work

Carer's Rights

Latest news and features

MU General Secretary Gives Evidence in Government’s Misogyny in Music Enquiry

Women in Piping and Drumming Report Reveals Culture of Sexism in Sector

Worker Protection Act Comes into Force to Help Tackle Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

MU Writes to Government Over its Failure to Address Misogyny in the Music Industry

MU Deeply Disappointed as Government Fails to Address Misogyny in the Music Industry

End sexual harassment at work

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Guided Meditation

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RSM Social Networking

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Gender and the Large and Shiny Instruments (GALSI) & MU Social