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 | 12:00 AM Updated: 28 April 2021 | 4:28 PM 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. Over inflated ticket prices leads to mistrust within the industry and high secondary prices deny the genuine music fans the opportunity to see their favourite artists. Please sign the petition to tackle this issue. See all news
University of Nottingham to Suspend Music Courses A consultation to close music at Nottingham is the latest in a string of proposed university music closures. Published: 06 November 2025 Read more about University of Nottingham to Suspend Music Courses
Curriculum and Assessment Review: Final Report Published The Review has made several positive recommendations relating to music, which the Government has broadly supported. Published: 06 November 2025 Read more about Curriculum and Assessment Review: Final Report Published
MU General Secretary Meets Culture Secretary to Discuss Arts Funding and AI Naomi Pohl discussed the challenges facing musicians, including the impact of AI, funding shortfalls, and industry standards. Published: 06 November 2025 Read more about MU General Secretary Meets Culture Secretary to Discuss Arts Funding and AI
Take Part in Young Workers’ Month this November Celebrate the impact of young members and build trade union representation where you are this TUC Young Workers’ Month. Published: 06 November 2025 Read more about Take Part in Young Workers’ Month this November
Swansea Council Launches Music Friendly City Audit to Support Live Music Help shape the future of live music in Swansea by taking part in the Music Friendly City Audit. Three surveys are available – for the public, musicians, and those working in the music sector. Published: 06 November 2025 Read more about Swansea Council Launches Music Friendly City Audit to Support Live Music