New Recordings Added to Our Career Development Section We’ve recently added recordings from some of our online events to the Career Starter Kits which we host on our website – adding to the selection of member-only resources currently available. Published: 08 October 2021 | 11:29 AM Advice and information from trusted sources can be key to making progress. Photo credit: Shutterstock Our Career Starter Kits are a member-only resource in the career development section of our website, offering industry specific advice for musicians at the start of their careers, and those looking to change their career focus. The new content we’ve uploaded adds to the advice available on Composing Production Music and Working in Musical Theatre. We’ve also uploaded a video recording of the popular “How to Be Release Ready,” event which we hold with PRS for Music – explaining how to take a DIY approach to releasing your music. Other topics covered by our Career Starter Kits include: Starting out as a Freelance Musician Getting into Music Therapy How to become a Musical Director Starting out as a Session Musician For more guidance and advice, visit our Career Development section. See all news
MU and Ivors Academy Launch Fair Score Survey for Composers Take part in our Fair Score survey for composers and help us build a clear picture of commissioning practices - and be in with a chance of winning a £100 gift voucher. Published: 09 October 2025 Read more about MU and Ivors Academy Launch Fair Score Survey for Composers
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
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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