Online Harassment A visible online presence is an essential part of many musicians’ careers, but for some it can come with online abuse. Here is a list of resources you may find useful. Last updated: 20 June 2025 Support helplines Members who experience online harassment can contact Help Musicians' helpline, open to anyone who experiences bullying and harassment in the industry. The MU’s Safe Space scheme also provides a safe space for musicians to report instances of sexual harassment and abuse in the music industry. Report your experiences to Safe Space. There are many organisations providing mental health and wellbeing support. Take a look at our full list of organisations that may be particularly useful to musicians. Stalking and cyberstalking The Suzy Lamplugh Trust is a personal safety charity and leading authority on stalking including cyberstalking. Resources include the National Stalking Helpline, the Am I Being Stalked? assessment tool, and practical advice on staying safe online. Tech abuse is real. Tech abuse is the use of technology by abusers to control, harass or intimidate. In 2019, 72% of Refuge’s service users reported experiencing tech abuse. Refuge has launched a tech safety hub to help you stay safe online. It includes an explanation of tech abuse with examples of what it may look like, and advice on how to secure your tech on your phone, tablet and other devices as well as in your home. Encouraging solidarity Glitch encourages everyone to do their bit to make online spaces safer for everyone – including those who do not experience online abuse. Read their advice on how you can be an Online Active Bystander and share it with your fans, colleagues, friends and other networks. The Suzy Lamplugh Trust runs National Stalking Awareness Week every April, as well as campaigning on personal safety and stalking issues and organising events, conferences and training sessions throughout the year. Refuge provides advice on recognising tech abuse, and what do if you think someone you know is experiencing tech abuse. Remember your commitment as an MU member Every MU member signs up to the MU’s Rules when they join. That includes a commitment “to oppose actively all forms of harassment, prejudice and unfair discrimination whether on the grounds of sex, race, ethnic or national origin, religion, colour, class, caring responsibilities, marital status, sexuality, disability, age, or other status or personal characteristic” in the MU’s objects (goals / purpose). Latest news and features Orchestra Accessibility Study Seeking Participants Take part in a study by the University of Glasgow on the physical demands of playing in a professional orchestra, and how support can be improved for both disabled and non-disabled musicians. Published: 13 November 2025 Read more about Orchestra Accessibility Study Seeking Participants The MU at Resonate Music Conference Glasgow Returning on 13 November, the MU will host a panel discussion on the state of fair work in the creative industries, as well as one-to-one advice sessions for members attending. Published: 04 November 2025 Read more about The MU at Resonate Music Conference Glasgow 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 Read more about Scotland’s Creative Sector Backs New Fair Work for Freelancers Checklist Wales’ Creative Sector Launches New Initiative to Tackle Poor Mental Health CULT Cymru has launched Promoting Mental Health & Wellbeing 4 Creatives, a new initiative aiming to tackle the root causes of poor mental health across the creative industries in Wales. Published: 14 October 2025 Read more about Wales’ Creative Sector Launches New Initiative to Tackle Poor Mental Health Discounted Gym Membership Now Part of MU Benefits Following the success of our discounted hotel room benefit, we’re now offering MU members exclusive access to reduced-rate gym memberships with The Gym Group — one of the UK’s leading fitness providers. Published: 01 August 2025 Read more about Discounted Gym Membership Now Part of MU Benefits Read more Get advice and support on mental health and physical wellbeing Discover a wealth of advice and resources to help musicians to look after their mental health and physical wellbeing. MU member services Find out how to take care of yourself and sustain a healthy lifestyle as a musician Practical resources to help you to keep mentally well Join the MU's online Feldenkrais and meditation sessions Access healthcare services tailored to musicians' needs Explore wellbeing for musicians
Orchestra Accessibility Study Seeking Participants Take part in a study by the University of Glasgow on the physical demands of playing in a professional orchestra, and how support can be improved for both disabled and non-disabled musicians. Published: 13 November 2025 Read more about Orchestra Accessibility Study Seeking Participants
The MU at Resonate Music Conference Glasgow Returning on 13 November, the MU will host a panel discussion on the state of fair work in the creative industries, as well as one-to-one advice sessions for members attending. Published: 04 November 2025 Read more about The MU at Resonate Music Conference Glasgow
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 Read more about Scotland’s Creative Sector Backs New Fair Work for Freelancers Checklist
Wales’ Creative Sector Launches New Initiative to Tackle Poor Mental Health CULT Cymru has launched Promoting Mental Health & Wellbeing 4 Creatives, a new initiative aiming to tackle the root causes of poor mental health across the creative industries in Wales. Published: 14 October 2025 Read more about Wales’ Creative Sector Launches New Initiative to Tackle Poor Mental Health
Discounted Gym Membership Now Part of MU Benefits Following the success of our discounted hotel room benefit, we’re now offering MU members exclusive access to reduced-rate gym memberships with The Gym Group — one of the UK’s leading fitness providers. Published: 01 August 2025 Read more about Discounted Gym Membership Now Part of MU Benefits