MU position on Europe The MU has reaffirmed its support for Britain remaining part of the European Union. Published: 04 April 2016 Read more about MU position on Europe
Essential Guide to Music Funding 2016 The Unsigned Guide’s Essential Guide to Music Funding 2016 features contributions from the MU, PRS for Music, Help Musicians UK, Arts Council England and more. Published: 24 March 2016 Read more about Essential Guide to Music Funding 2016
Trade Union Bill in the House of Lords Over the next few weeks the House of Lords will be discussing the Trade Union Bill, which amongst other things threatens the basic right to strike. Published: 21 January 2016 Read more about Trade Union Bill in the House of Lords
John Smith announced as new Chairman of PPL John Smith, General Secretary of the Musicians’ Union (MU) and President of the International Federation of Musicians (FIM), will succeed Fran Nevrkla OBE as Chairman of PPL (which is a part-time position) on 1 January 2016. Published: 22 July 2015 Read more about John Smith announced as new Chairman of PPL
MU joins debate on streaming services and remuneration for artists The MU has joined the debate about streaming services and remuneration for artists that was recently highlighted by the row between Taylor Swift and Apple Music. Published: 16 July 2015 Read more about MU joins debate on streaming services and remuneration for artists
MU supports The Fair Digital Deals Declaration The Fair Digital Deals Declaration is a statement of commitment made by independent record labels to treat their artists fairly in agreements relating to digital exploitation of artists’ work in recorded music agreements with third parties. Published: 17 July 2014 Read more about MU supports The Fair Digital Deals Declaration