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
Members to Receive Ballot Papers for Executive Committee and Regional Committee Elections Executive Committee (EC) and Regional Committee (RC) ballots are due to take place, asking MU members to elect representatives from the membership to represent them at Regional and Executive level. Published: 09 October 2025 Read more about Members to Receive Ballot Papers for Executive Committee and Regional Committee Elections
MU Condemns Manchester Synagogue Attack The MU stands in solidarity with Jewish communities, and reaffirms its commitment to opposing discrimination, prejudice and hatred in all their forms. Published: 02 October 2025 Read more about MU Condemns Manchester Synagogue Attack
Government Proposes New Charges for Musical Instrument Certificates The MU warns proposed fees of up to £200 could place an unfair burden on musicians travelling with instruments containing endangered materials. Published: 02 October 2025 Read more about Government Proposes New Charges for Musical Instrument Certificates
MU Supports Congo Week Following a motion to Delegate Conference 2025, the MU shares its support for Congo Week. Published: 02 October 2025 Read more about MU Supports Congo Week
Improved Parking Discount for MU Members Our updated parking discount with Q-Park includes bigger discounts, more flexibility and increased locations for MU members. Published: 01 October 2025 Read more about Improved Parking Discount for MU Members