New Series of BBC Lockdown Learning Sessions Opened to FEU Members The FEU is offering places to members on a series of twice-weekly Lockdown Learning development webinars led by the BBC. Published: 23 July 2020 | 12:00 AM Updated: 28 April 2021 | 4:31 PM Sign up for to these skill development workshops, which are usually only available to workers at the BBC MU members based anywhere in the UK can sign up for to these skill development workshops, which are usually only available to workers at the BBC. Find out more about, and sign up for, the following events: Cutting a set-up sequence on Premiere Pro – Tuesday 4 August, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Compliance & Online Rights – Thursday 6 August, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Creative Thinking Webinar – Tuesday 11 August, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Long Form Story Telling Webinar – Thursday 18 August, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm You can also browse our full range of events available online – including our weekly meditation sessions which are open to non-members too. 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