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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Scotland’s Creative Sector Backs New Fair Work for Freelancers Checklist

29 organisations across Scotland have become the first to endorse a new Fair Work for Freelancers checklist, developed by trade unions representing the creative sector alongside the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC).

Published: 31 October 2025

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MU Demands Industry and Government Take Action Against Persistent Misogyny in Music

The MU fully backs the latest Misogyny in Music report which, one year on from the original, again urges government and industry to take action— with 11 new recommendations to tackle harassment, unequal pay, bullying, and discrimination faced by women across the music sector.

Published: 04 June 2025

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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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#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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17 Nov 2025

Make Music Your Business: Get Release Ready with PRS for Music and the Musicians’ Union

In this session, the Musicians’ Union and PRS for Music will guide you through the key steps to releasing and managing your music successfully and unlock the full potential of your creative works.

Bradford

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18 Nov 2025

Creative Resilience

An online workshop for creative industry workers to learn about building stability and resilience whilst working in high performance environments. Available for members in Wales.

Online

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18 Nov 2025

MU x TNB Connect Present: Trans Voices, Celebrating Transgender Musicians

Come listen, learn, and lift up trans voices during Transgender Awareness Week with a free evening of conversation, live music, and connection.

Wolverhampton

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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

Scotland’s Creative Sector Backs New Fair Work for Freelancers Checklist

MU Demands Industry and Government Take Action Against Persistent Misogyny in Music

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

End sexual harassment at work

Upcoming events

Last chance to book

Make Music Your Business: Get Release Ready with PRS for Music and the Musicians’ Union

Last chance to book

Creative Resilience

Last chance to book

MU x TNB Connect Present: Trans Voices, Celebrating Transgender Musicians