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 Delegates Call for Action on Harassment in Music at STUC Women's Conference 2026

The MU took the campaign to end harassment in Scotland's music industry to the 99th STUC Women's Conference, where delegates unanimously backed a motion calling for stronger protections, Fair Work principles and improved accountability across the sector.

Published: 27 October 2026

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CIISA Launches Confidential Reporting Service for Creative Industries

Workers and organisations across the music, theatre, film and TV sectors can now report concerns of harassment, discrimination, victimisation and other harmful practices through CIISA's new confidential reporting service.

Published: 13 October 2026

Peter Raistrick: Why Musicians and Trade Unionists Must Stand Against the Far Right

In this opinion piece, Peter Raistrick, London Regional Committee member and Young Members' Network activist, reflects on the responsibility of musicians and trade unionists to defend creative freedom, workers' rights and an inclusive society in the face of the growing threat of the far right.

Published: 29 June 2026

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MU Statement on Racist, Anti-Migrant Violence in the UK

The MU opposes all forms of racism and anti-migrant rhetoric. We stand with our members from the Global Majority, refugee members and members seeking asylum affected by recent events.

Published: 10 June 2026

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New Bilingual Guide Champions Fair Work for Creative Freelancers in Wales

CULT Cymru, in partnership with the Musicians’ Union, has published a bilingual best practice guide to support creative freelancers, venues and organisations in creating fairer, safer working environments across Wales’ creative sector.

Published: 04 March 2026

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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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28 Oct 2026

Legal Webinar: Copyright Update

Explore the basics of copyright law and current issues such as artificial intelligence in this webinar with Scottish law firm Harper Macleod. Available to members in Scotland.

Online (Zoom)

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04 Nov 2026

Legal Webinar: Key Contracts

Learn about key legal issues to be aware of when signing contracts as a musician with Scottish law firm Harper Macleod. Available to members in Scotland.

Online (Zoom)

Upcoming

06 Nov 2026

Feldenkrais: Move Better, Feel Better, Perform Better

Free up your playing and singing using the Feldenkrais method, a sensory-motor learning system which looks at our mind and body holistically.

Online Member only

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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 Delegates Call for Action on Harassment in Music at STUC Women's Conference 2026

CIISA Launches Confidential Reporting Service for Creative Industries

Peter Raistrick: Why Musicians and Trade Unionists Must Stand Against the Far Right

MU Statement on Racist, Anti-Migrant Violence in the UK

New Bilingual Guide Champions Fair Work for Creative Freelancers in Wales

End sexual harassment at work

Upcoming events

Last chance to book

Legal Webinar: Copyright Update

Last chance to book

Legal Webinar: Key Contracts

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Feldenkrais: Move Better, Feel Better, Perform Better