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
Discount for MU Members at Studio Forty Two in Edinburgh The MU has partnered with Studio Forty Two, a boutique recording facility in Edinburgh, to offer members discounted studio time. Published: 01 August 2026 Read more about Discount for MU Members at Studio Forty Two in Edinburgh
MU Concerned by New EU Customs Fees for Artists Selling Merchandise A new EU customs charge on low-value parcels is creating additional costs and administrative challenges for musicians selling merchandise directly to fans in Europe. The MU will work to ensure musicians affected by the new legislation are represented at a stakeholder consultation later this year. Published: 31 July 2026 Read more about MU Concerned by New EU Customs Fees for Artists Selling Merchandise
Spain-Gibraltar Border Changes: What the New Agreement Means for Musicians New arrangements between Gibraltar and Spain will remove routine border checks for people crossing by land. While the agreement does not change existing rights to work in Spain or the EU, any time spent in Gibraltar will count towards musicians’ 90-day allowance for the Schengen area. Published: 30 July 2026 Read more about Spain-Gibraltar Border Changes: What the New Agreement Means for Musicians
Music Qualifications Reform Debated in House of Lords Peers from across the political spectrum raised concerns about the Government’s proposed reforms to level 3 music qualifications, with ministers confirming that existing qualifications will remain in place until at least 2030 and announcing a new creative advisory board to help shape the reforms. Published: 28 July 2026 Read more about Music Qualifications Reform Debated in House of Lords
Three Things New Prime Minister Andy Burnham Could Do for Music and Musicians Now As new Prime Minister Andy Burnham takes office, here are three things he can do to support music and musicians right now. Published: 24 July 2026 Read more about Three Things New Prime Minister Andy Burnham Could Do for Music and Musicians Now