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East and South East England Office

We’re proud of our work in the restructuring of music services and working with peri teachers, of our continuous involvement with employers across the region from Bournemouth symphony orchestra to the Great Escape Festival in Brighton and Wild Paths Festival in Norwich. And of our work helping members by holding educational events around the region with PRS and CMU, to covering disciplinary actions, child protection issues and contract advice. 

East and South East England Office

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Meet the East & South East England Regional Committee

Meet the East & South East England Regional Committee

The East & South East England region has a dynamic Regional Committee made up of activist members who help to deal with issues and policy in the region. Meet the members, find out what they do and how you too can be involved.

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Watch an overview of the East & South East England Regional Committee

In this short video clip, hear from East & South East England Regional Committee members about why it's important to get involved and what issues, whether they be local or national, are typically discussed at Committee meetings.

East and South East England news

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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

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Meet the MU at The Great Escape Festival 2025

The MU will once again be present at The Great Escape Festival, supporting members and engaging with key industry topics between Wednesday 14 and Friday 16 May in Brighton.

Published: 08 May 2025

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Upcoming events

Last chance to book

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13 Oct 2025

Guided Meditation

An extremely efficient and powerful meditation practice, based on Ascension meditation techniques that are tailored to help musicians both in their professional and personal lives.

Online Member only
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Last chance to book

Upcoming

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20 Oct 2025

Guided Meditation

An extremely efficient and powerful meditation practice, based on Ascension meditation techniques that are tailored to help musicians both in their professional and personal lives.

Online Member only
Read more about Guided Meditation

Find a Fair Play Venue

Here’s a list of grassroots music venues in East and South East England. We recommend contacting these venues if you’re looking for places to perform.

Esquires

A multifunctional live music venue with a capacity of 280 in the main room, and 180 in the smaller room.

Bedford
Read more about Esquires

The 1865

A medium sized, city centre venue with a capacity of 500 - 750, hosting an eclectic mix of live music, club nights, and special events.

Southampton
Read more about The 1865

WaterBear Venue

A 150 capacity space on Brighton's iconic seafront, hosting a range of live events and showcases. 

Brighton
Read more about WaterBear Venue

The Horn

A medium sized city centre venue, hosting live music nights six nights per week.

St Albans
Read more about The Horn

Find musicians

Search for musicians and music teachers working in East & South East England.

Musicians’ Union in East & South East England

The Musicians’ Union East & South East England Regional Office represents musicians across Norwich, Cambridge, Brighton, Canterbury, and surrounding areas. With thriving live music and festival scenes alongside rural touring challenges, our team understands the varied realities of working as a musician in this region.

We provide practical support with contracts, freelance advice, and legal guidance, as well as help with touring in rural areas, festival work, arts funding, and ensuring fair treatment in live venues.

As an MU member in East & South East England, you’ll have access to expert representation, workplace support, and a community committed to improving conditions for all musicians.. If you’d like to learn more about Musicians’ Union membership in East & South East England, or to arrange a meeting with your local team, please get in touch.

The team

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Paul Burrows

Regional Organiser

East & South East England

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Tom Eagle

Regional Officer

East & South East England

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Ashleigh Drinkall

Regional Services Assistant

Contact us

We help our members across the region – from Skegness to Poole, out through East Anglia and the home counties, and over the rest of South East England (excluding London).

MU employees are combining working from home and the office. This means that meetings and visits to an MU office are strictly by appointment only, and will need to be arranged in advance by contacting us.

Send an enquiry

Contact info

0207 840 5537 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Musicians' Union, 30 Snowsfields, London SE1 3SU