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Make Music Day Plan Series of Online Meetups

The organisers of the annual, world-wide celebration of music, “Make Music Day,” are hosting a selection of online meetings across the UK to prepare for the next big event.

Working overseas

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Evidence on Challenges Musicians Face as a Result of the Brexit Deal Presented to House of Lords

MU General Secretary Horace Trubridge spoke to members of the House of Lords about the challenges facing musicians working in the EU as a result of the Brexit Deal.

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Work Arrangements for UK Musicians in the EU: The Show Must Go On

In this blog, originally posted on Lord Holmes of Richmond MBE’s website and reposted here with his kind permission, he discusses how music is an important part of all of us – and a massive cultural export for the UK which must be protected.

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Lobbying Update: Another Week, Another Brexit Argument

In this week’s lobbying update, find out more about how issues for touring musicians were covered in yesterday’s debate in parliament and what the MU intends to focus on moving forward.

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Major role for MU in Urgent Parliamentary Debate on EU Touring

We received vital coverage on the need for a Musicians' Passport in today’s parliamentary debate. Find out what happened, what our next actions will be, and how you can get involved.

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Lobbying Update: A Busy Week on the Brexit Front

In our latest lobbying update, we discuss Brexit – from a lack of clarity over who is responsible for there not being a work permit exemption, to the PM being quizzed on touring in the EU during PMQs.

Music Teaching

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Student Members Encouraged to Participate in Research Study

Canterbury Christ Church University are carrying out a research project on undergraduate students’ experiences and perceptions of instrumental and singing teaching. Those who can are encouraged to participate by completing their survey.

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Government Extends Consultation on T Levels to 31 January

The MU has registered concerns about the Government’s new T level qualifications not including music, and we encourage members to respond before the deadline on 31 January.

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New Summer School Scholarship for Young Composers and Music Creators

Faber Music will be supporting ten young composers and music creators, who face socioeconomic barriers, with bursaries to attend Sound and Music Summer School in 2021.

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Question Mark Over Schools Reopening

Advice for members around school reopenings, following the NEU's position on schools not currently being a safe working environment.

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Change to Coronavirus Tiers and Update on Schools

How the Government’s announcement about tiers in England and school openings may affect musicians.

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Evidence on Challenges Musicians Face as a Result of the Brexit Deal Presented to House of Lords

MU General Secretary Horace Trubridge spoke to members of the House of Lords about the challenges facing musicians working in the EU as a result of the Brexit Deal.

Work Arrangements for UK Musicians in the EU: The Show Must Go On

In this blog, originally posted on Lord Holmes of Richmond MBE’s website and reposted here with his kind permission, he discusses how music is an important part of all of us – and a massive cultural export for the UK which must be protected.

Major Labels Give Evidence at Music Streaming Inquiry

A number of major labels took centre stage in the latest session of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee’s music streaming inquiry.

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TUC Call For Furlough Scheme to Open for Working Parents

The TUC have released a report calling for a temporary legal right to access the furlough scheme for parents, those with caring responsibilities and people who cannot work because they are required to shield.

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Government Confirms Busking Not Currently Allowed in England

The MU is disappointed to hear from the Government that Busking is, under the current conditions, not allowed.

Musician's career

Student Members Encouraged to Participate in Research Study

Canterbury Christ Church University are carrying out a research project on undergraduate students’ experiences and perceptions of instrumental and singing teaching. Those who can are encouraged to participate by completing their survey.

Evidence on Challenges Musicians Face as a Result of the Brexit Deal Presented to House of Lords

MU General Secretary Horace Trubridge spoke to members of the House of Lords about the challenges facing musicians working in the EU as a result of the Brexit Deal.

Work Arrangements for UK Musicians in the EU: The Show Must Go On

In this blog, originally posted on Lord Holmes of Richmond MBE’s website and reposted here with his kind permission, he discusses how music is an important part of all of us – and a massive cultural export for the UK which must be protected.

Major Labels Give Evidence at Music Streaming Inquiry

A number of major labels took centre stage in the latest session of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee’s music streaming inquiry.

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Series of Legal-Advice Webinar Recordings for Musicians Released by Harper Macleod

Scottish legal firm Harper Macleod have released three recordings of their legal webinars for musicians for free public consumption, with a fourth on its way.

Member stories

Student Members Encouraged to Participate in Research Study

Canterbury Christ Church University are carrying out a research project on undergraduate students’ experiences and perceptions of instrumental and singing teaching. Those who can are encouraged to participate by completing their survey.

Evidence on Challenges Musicians Face as a Result of the Brexit Deal Presented to House of Lords

MU General Secretary Horace Trubridge spoke to members of the House of Lords about the challenges facing musicians working in the EU as a result of the Brexit Deal.

Work Arrangements for UK Musicians in the EU: The Show Must Go On

In this blog, originally posted on Lord Holmes of Richmond MBE’s website and reposted here with his kind permission, he discusses how music is an important part of all of us – and a massive cultural export for the UK which must be protected.

Major Labels Give Evidence at Music Streaming Inquiry

A number of major labels took centre stage in the latest session of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee’s music streaming inquiry.

Series of Legal-Advice Webinar Recordings for Musicians Released by Harper Macleod

Scottish legal firm Harper Macleod have released three recordings of their legal webinars for musicians for free public consumption, with a fourth on its way.

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Make Music Day Plan Series of Online Meetups

Working overseas

Evidence on Challenges Musicians Face as a Result of the Brexit Deal Presented to House of Lords

Work Arrangements for UK Musicians in the EU: The Show Must Go On

Lobbying Update: Another Week, Another Brexit Argument

Major role for MU in Urgent Parliamentary Debate on EU Touring

Lobbying Update: A Busy Week on the Brexit Front

Music Teaching

Student Members Encouraged to Participate in Research Study

Government Extends Consultation on T Levels to 31 January

New Summer School Scholarship for Young Composers and Music Creators

Question Mark Over Schools Reopening

Change to Coronavirus Tiers and Update on Schools

Coronavirus news

Evidence on Challenges Musicians Face as a Result of the Brexit Deal Presented to House of Lords

Work Arrangements for UK Musicians in the EU: The Show Must Go On

Major Labels Give Evidence at Music Streaming Inquiry

TUC Call For Furlough Scheme to Open for Working Parents

Government Confirms Busking Not Currently Allowed in England

It's Time to Fix Music Streaming

Musician's career

Student Members Encouraged to Participate in Research Study

Evidence on Challenges Musicians Face as a Result of the Brexit Deal Presented to House of Lords

Work Arrangements for UK Musicians in the EU: The Show Must Go On

Major Labels Give Evidence at Music Streaming Inquiry

Series of Legal-Advice Webinar Recordings for Musicians Released by Harper Macleod

Member stories

Student Members Encouraged to Participate in Research Study

Evidence on Challenges Musicians Face as a Result of the Brexit Deal Presented to House of Lords

Work Arrangements for UK Musicians in the EU: The Show Must Go On

Major Labels Give Evidence at Music Streaming Inquiry

Series of Legal-Advice Webinar Recordings for Musicians Released by Harper Macleod

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Make Music Day Plan Series of Online Meetups

Working overseas

Evidence on Challenges Musicians Face as a Result of the Brexit Deal Presented to House of Lords

Work Arrangements for UK Musicians in the EU: The Show Must Go On

Lobbying Update: Another Week, Another Brexit Argument

Major role for MU in Urgent Parliamentary Debate on EU Touring

Lobbying Update: A Busy Week on the Brexit Front

Music Teaching

Student Members Encouraged to Participate in Research Study

Government Extends Consultation on T Levels to 31 January

New Summer School Scholarship for Young Composers and Music Creators

Question Mark Over Schools Reopening

Change to Coronavirus Tiers and Update on Schools

Coronavirus news

Evidence on Challenges Musicians Face as a Result of the Brexit Deal Presented to House of Lords

Work Arrangements for UK Musicians in the EU: The Show Must Go On

Major Labels Give Evidence at Music Streaming Inquiry

TUC Call For Furlough Scheme to Open for Working Parents

Government Confirms Busking Not Currently Allowed in England

It's Time to Fix Music Streaming

Musician's career

Student Members Encouraged to Participate in Research Study

Evidence on Challenges Musicians Face as a Result of the Brexit Deal Presented to House of Lords

Work Arrangements for UK Musicians in the EU: The Show Must Go On

Major Labels Give Evidence at Music Streaming Inquiry

Series of Legal-Advice Webinar Recordings for Musicians Released by Harper Macleod

Member stories

Student Members Encouraged to Participate in Research Study

Evidence on Challenges Musicians Face as a Result of the Brexit Deal Presented to House of Lords

Work Arrangements for UK Musicians in the EU: The Show Must Go On

Major Labels Give Evidence at Music Streaming Inquiry

Series of Legal-Advice Webinar Recordings for Musicians Released by Harper Macleod