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Celebrating 90 years with BBC National Orchestra of Wales

In the spring of 2018 BBC National Orchestra of Wales celebrates its 90th birthday, and to mark this milestone the orchestra is inviting people to share their stories and experiences.

Published: 21 November 2017

Met Police Scraps Form 696

The Musicians’ Union (MU) is delighted that concerns raised by the MU, British Underground, UK Music and other industry bodies as well as countless musicians to the Metropolitan Police have been listened to and form 696 has been scrapped.

Published: 10 November 2017

Bristol Live Music Venue Thekla Under Threat From Nearby Development

The Musicians’ Union (MU) is disheartened to hear of yet another small venue under threat from adjacent development – this time Bristol’s Thekla. #SaveThekla #KeepMusicLive

Published: 09 November 2017

The MU is Here to Support You If You Face Inappropriate Behaviour at Work

We are here to offer support and guidance if you face sexual harassment, exploitation or abuse at work. If you are an employed or self-employed musician, regardless of which part of the industry you work in, you can talk to us. We will listen.

Published: 19 October 2017

Musical Instrument Exemption Included in Government Consultation on Ivory Ban

The Musicians’ Union (MU) has been working closely with industry partners and the International Federation for Animal Welfare to ensure a musical instrument exemption is in place.

Published: 17 October 2017

Victory for Womanby Street Campaigners

Plans to build flats on Cardiff’s Womanby Street, that would have put local venues including Clwb Ifor Back under threat, have been withdrawn.

Published: 17 October 2017

MU Welcomes New UK Recording for UK Tour of War Horse

The recorded music used in the current UK tour of War Horse will be re-recorded using UK musicians.

Published: 17 October 2017

Kevin Brennan MP supports free movement for musicians working in the EU

Sign the Petition for Free Movement for Musicians post-Brexit #WorkingInTheEU

Sign the #WorkingInTheEU petition to call on Government and Parliament to back free movement for musicians post-Brexit. It only takes a couple of minutes, and can make a really big difference to our campaign.

Published: 22 September 2017

Sign the Petition to Reverse Ban on Musicians at St. Sepulchre's

The Musicians' Union (MU) added its voice to calls to reverse the recently imposed ban on musicians at St Sepulchre's, known as the National Musicians' Church. Please sign the petition and support music at this historic venue.

Published: 30 August 2017

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MU Fair Play Venue Scheme Signs Up 100th Grassroots Venue

Sixty Million Postcards, a grassroots music venue based in Bournemouth, has become the 100th venue to join the MU’s Fair Play Venue scheme.

Published: 20 July 2017

MU Publishes Terrorism Advice For Gigging Musicians

A brief guidance sheet for musicians who gig and tour regarding what to do in the case of a terrorist incident at a gig or performance.

Published: 05 July 2017

MPs & Peers: Please Support Musicians Working in the EU

The Musicians’ Union (MU) is calling on MPs to support musicians working in the EU – share the pledge! #WorkingInTheEU

Published: 02 June 2017

Save Womanby Street march to Cardiff City Hall

Save Womanby Street Campaign Victory

Save Womanby Street campaigners in Wales have won a significant victory in their battle to protect live music venues, as the Welsh government is set to revise its planning policy in line with the Agent of Change principle.

Published: 23 May 2017

Air Canada Wins International Federation of Musicians Award

Air Canada wins the newly-created FIM Airline of Choice Award for their exemplary policies on musicians travelling with instruments.

Published: 19 May 2017

Delegation from the MU at the Save Womanby Street march to Cardiff City Hall

The Musicians’ Union Attends Save Womanby Street March to City Hall

Over 1000 people, including a delegation from the Musicians’ Union, attended the highly successful Save Womanby Street march to Cardiff City Hall on Saturday 29 April.

Published: 05 May 2017

Cardiff AMs call for Agent of Change to save city centre live music

Two Cardiff AMs are calling on the Welsh Government to change planning laws in Wales to protect the future of live music venues in the centre of Cardiff.

Published: 14 April 2017

Music industry lobby government over Ivory Ban

An exemption for musical instruments has been proposed to the planned ivory ban, which will be under consultation in April.

Published: 07 April 2017

Management Agreement Launched for New Artists and Managers

The MU has joined forces with FAC and the MMF to create an example management agreement for use by newer artists and managers entering the industry.

Published: 31 March 2017

MU Discusses Dirty Dancing’s ‘Dirty Dealing’ on BBC Radio Coventry & Warwickshire

MU Midlands Organiser Stephen Brown discussed Dirty Dancing’s ‘dirty dealing’ on The Breakfast Show with Trish Adudu, BBC Radio Coventry & Warwickshire.

Published: 30 January 2017

John Shortell leads the LGBT History Month Panel Discussion Panel

We Need to Talk About LGBT Venues! What Happened Next…

In 2016, we hosted a panel examining recent closures of LGBT venues and what we could do to preserve them in the future. A year on, things are beginning to change.

Published: 26 January 2017

Musicians’ Union Supports Independent Venue Week

Independent Venue Week is a seven-day celebration of small music venues around the UK, and the Musicians’ Union is proud to be involved once again.

Published: 17 January 2017

Sign the Petition Calling for a Law to Force Employers to Pay Freelancers on Time

Sign this petition calling for a law to force employers to pay on time for freelance / contractual work.

Published: 15 December 2016

Positive developments for musicians travelling overseas with their instruments

Music industry welcomes CITES update that makes it easier for musicians to travel with their instruments.

Published: 05 December 2016

International Showcase Fund Now Available for Scottish Artists

PRS for Music Foundation and Creative Scotland partnership opens International Showcase Fund to Scottish bands for the first time.

Published: 25 November 2016

New £45million Edinburgh Live Music Venue

Plans are underway to build a new £45million venue in the heart of Edinburgh New Town.

Published: 25 November 2016

MU Welcomes London Night Czar Appointment

The MU offers its congratulations to Amy Lamé on her new role as London’s Night Czar.

Published: 25 November 2016

"Let's Be Voices For the Future and Make Change Happen"

Diljeet Bhachu talks about the MU and welcomes young musicians in the MU to make change happen.

Published: 16 November 2016

Rebekah Ubuntu: “Without the MU, the Music Industry Would Be a Confusing Dispersed Abyss"

Performance artist and musician Rebekah Ubuntu explains how she benefits from being a member of the MU.

Published: 02 November 2016

Sherika Sherard at home with music equipment

Sherika Sherard: "Joining the MU Made Me Feel Protected"

Singer-songwriter Sherika Sherard shares why she joined the Union, and how it feels to be an MU member.

Published: 26 October 2016

Upcoming Dirty Dancing Protests in the Midlands

Join MU members demonstrating in support of live music prior to performances of Dirty Dancing in Northampton, Stoke-on-Trent and Wolverhampton. Keep music live!

Published: 24 October 2016

Singer-songwriter Nadine Wild-Palmer: "If you are serious enough to invest in your career, The MU is a great place to start!"

Nadine Wild-Palmer shares how she found her voice, and how the Musicians' Union has supported her and her career.

Published: 20 October 2016

Why I joined the MU: Abi Jenaé

Abi Jenaé shares why she joined the Musicians’ Union, and how the Union has supported her career, in celebration of Black History Month.

Published: 17 October 2016

London Drum Show, Olympia, discounted ticket offer

The London Drum Show returns to London’s Olympia once more this year and MU members can benefit from a discounted advance ticket offer.

Published: 12 October 2016

MU fighting for musicians’ rights in the lead up to Brexit

As the Government now works towards Brexit, we would like to reassure members that we are doing everything in our power to protect musicians’ rights.

Published: 12 October 2016

Music is Audible in Edinburgh

We are delighted to report that the City of Edinburgh Council Licensing Board has agreed to revise the wording of the notorious ‘inaudibility’ clause.

Published: 10 October 2016

MU to Protest Dirty Dancing's ‘Dirty Dealing' - Aylesbury

The Musicians’ Union (MU) is holding a demonstration in support of live music in theatres, in Aylesbury, on Monday 19 September at 6pm.

Published: 16 September 2016

March to Save Passing Clouds from Closure

March with over 2000 people against the closure of Passing Clouds, a renowned multicultural live music venue in London.

Published: 15 September 2016

The Musician as Fundraiser Shares Fundraising Best Practice

New videos from The Musician as Fundraiser project share musicians’ experiences fundraising for four UK orchestras.

Published: 24 June 2016

Help stop ticket resale abuse

The Musicians Union supports the work of the All Party Parliamentary Group on ticket abuse. Greater transparency and fairness is needed to avoid profiteering and exploitation of genuine music fans.

Published: 10 May 2016

MU position on Europe

The MU has reaffirmed its support for Britain remaining part of the European Union.

Published: 04 April 2016

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Victory for Womanby Street Campaigners

MU Welcomes New UK Recording for UK Tour of War Horse

Sign the Petition for Free Movement for Musicians post-Brexit #WorkingInTheEU

Sign the Petition to Reverse Ban on Musicians at St. Sepulchre's

MU Fair Play Venue Scheme Signs Up 100th Grassroots Venue

MU Publishes Terrorism Advice For Gigging Musicians

MPs & Peers: Please Support Musicians Working in the EU

Save Womanby Street Campaign Victory

Air Canada Wins International Federation of Musicians Award

The Musicians’ Union Attends Save Womanby Street March to City Hall

Cardiff AMs call for Agent of Change to save city centre live music

Music industry lobby government over Ivory Ban

Management Agreement Launched for New Artists and Managers

MU Discusses Dirty Dancing’s ‘Dirty Dealing’ on BBC Radio Coventry & Warwickshire

We Need to Talk About LGBT Venues! What Happened Next…

Musicians’ Union Supports Independent Venue Week

Sign the Petition Calling for a Law to Force Employers to Pay Freelancers on Time

Positive developments for musicians travelling overseas with their instruments

International Showcase Fund Now Available for Scottish Artists

New £45million Edinburgh Live Music Venue

MU Welcomes London Night Czar Appointment

"Let's Be Voices For the Future and Make Change Happen"

Rebekah Ubuntu: “Without the MU, the Music Industry Would Be a Confusing Dispersed Abyss"

Sherika Sherard: "Joining the MU Made Me Feel Protected"

Upcoming Dirty Dancing Protests in the Midlands

Singer-songwriter Nadine Wild-Palmer: "If you are serious enough to invest in your career, The MU is a great place to start!"

Why I joined the MU: Abi Jenaé

London Drum Show, Olympia, discounted ticket offer

MU fighting for musicians’ rights in the lead up to Brexit

Music is Audible in Edinburgh

MU to Protest Dirty Dancing's ‘Dirty Dealing' - Aylesbury

March to Save Passing Clouds from Closure

The Musician as Fundraiser Shares Fundraising Best Practice

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