Members Dealing with Countryman Fairs Advised to Contact Regional Offices with Concerns The MU has been made aware that there may be an issue with an organisation called Countryman Fairs. Published: 17 October 2019 | 12:00 AM Updated: 28 April 2021 | 4:30 PM You can contact your Regional Office by phone or email. Photo credit: Shutterstock If any member has had any dealings with Countryman Fairs this year and is consequently concerned, please contact your Regional Office without delay. This will help us to better understand the situation in order to be able to best advise members. Updates will be issued as soon as we know more. 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