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
New MU Member Discount at HQ Recording Studio in Leicester MU members can now access a 10% discount at HQ Recording Studio in Leicester. Find out about the studio space, the services provided, and how to book a session. Published: 01 October 2026 Read more about New MU Member Discount at HQ Recording Studio in Leicester
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MU Buskers Bring Westminster Campaign to Parliament Buskers working in Westminster took their campaign for viable, accessible pitches across the borough to Parliament. Published: 29 September 2026 Read more about MU Buskers Bring Westminster Campaign to Parliament
MU Member Wins Trades Union Congress Activism Award Congratulations to Lynn Henderson, who won the Trades Union Congress (TUC) Youth Awards at Congress 2026! Published: 29 September 2026 Read more about MU Member Wins Trades Union Congress Activism Award
TUC North East, Yorkshire and Humber Pays Tribute to Northern Ballet Members TUC Northern East, Yorkshire and Humber Regional celebrates member success at Northern Ballet Sinfonia in a video for social media. Published: 28 September 2026 Read more about TUC North East, Yorkshire and Humber Pays Tribute to Northern Ballet Members