Music Works Podcast Talks Composers Against Buyouts Music Works host Katie Manasse spoke to composer Mark Gordon about the Composers Against Buyouts campaign. Published: 01 August 2022 | 5:57 PM As part of the campaign Belfast-based composer and director of Score Draw Music, Mark Gordon, spoke to the Music Works podcast. Image credit: Mark Gordon. Composers Against Buyouts is a joint campaign from the MU and The Ivors Academy, calling for an end to coercive buyouts. As part of the campaign Belfast-based composer and director of Score Draw Music, Mark Gordon, spoke to the Music Works podcast about life as a media composer, the problem with coercive buyouts, and why he’s backing the Composers Against Buyouts campaign. Listen now Find out more: Watch a short animation looking at buyouts, royalties, and protecting your future Take a look at the Union’s buyouts FAQs Read the Fair Commissioning Manifesto Download a copy of the manifesto for your workplace See all news
Pride in London 2026: Standing Proud with MU Members MU members joined staff and fellow trade unionists at Pride in London on Saturday 4 July, celebrating LGBTQ+ visibility, solidarity and the importance of standing together in support of equality and inclusion. Published: 09 July 2026 Read more about Pride in London 2026: Standing Proud with MU Members
Good Energy Amplifies: New Mentorship Scheme for Disabled Intersectional Artists Musicians that identify as disabled, intersectional artists are invited to apply for Good Energy Amplifies, a new mentorship programme designed to amplify underrepresented voices. Published: 09 July 2026 Read more about Good Energy Amplifies: New Mentorship Scheme for Disabled Intersectional Artists
Sign the Petition to Protect the BBC’s Future A collective of arts, entertainment and broadcast unions, including the Musicians’ Union, have launched a joint petition to protect the future of the BBC. Published: 03 July 2026 Read more about Sign the Petition to Protect the BBC’s Future
MU Highlights Challenges Facing Freelance Musicians in Parliament Musicians’ Union General Secretary Naomi Pohl tells MPs that, despite improvements in workers’ rights, freelance musicians are still facing significant challenges. Published: 01 July 2026 Read more about MU Highlights Challenges Facing Freelance Musicians in Parliament
Discounted Travel, Hotel and Holiday Bookings for MU Members With utc.travel Members can now access 12 months of discounted rates for travel, hotel and holiday bookings with private travel platform utc.travel. Published: 01 July 2026 Read more about Discounted Travel, Hotel and Holiday Bookings for MU Members With utc.travel