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Musicians' Union of Finland Visits the MU's London HQ

MU General Secretary Horace Trubridge was delighted to welcome a team from the Musicians’ Union of Finland to our London HQ this week.

Published: 20 February 2020 | 12:00 AM Updated: 28 April 2021 | 4:30 PM
Photograph of various members of the Musicians' Union in Finland stood with MU General Secretary Horace Trubridge
The visitors included Chairman Ahti Vänttinen and Comms Manager Sanni Kahilainen, plus other key staff members and musicians from one of the leading European organisations for musicians

The visitors included Chairman Ahti Vänttinen and Comms Manager Sanni Kahilainen, plus other key staff members and musicians from one of the leading European organisations for musicians, and a partner of the MU in the International Federation of Musicians (FIM).

The team met a series of UK MU Officials, learnt of our latest campaigns and discussed how we can work together to ensure a better future for musicians across Europe.

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