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Scottish Pop Duo "The Eves" on Why They Joined the MU

Scottish duo The Eves, Caroline Gilmour and Marissa Keltie , talk through their reasons for joining the Musicians’ Union (MU) and why it’s benefited them.

Published: 30 April 2019 | 12:00 AM Updated: 28 February 2022 | 7:56 PM
Portrait photograph of band members Caroline Gilmour and Marissa Keltie, with text
Caroline Gilmour and Marissa Keltie. Photograph: Kris Kesiak

“We’ve both been members of the MU for a number of years and the support provided has been invaluable. Caroline has used the Contract Advisory Service to review publishing deals offered to her on several occasions.

“We both needed public liability and instrument insurance as gigging musicians so that has been really useful and gives us peace of mind knowing we are protected.

“It makes life easier when all the services are included in one membership. The staff in our MU office in Glasgow add the personal touch and are friendly, approachable and supportive with any questions or assistance we require.”

About the Eves

Scottish pop duo ‘The Eves’ are Caroline Gilmour and Marissa Keltie. Previously solo artists, their explosion onto the music scene as a combined force in 2018 has established them as one of the UK’s most promising and exciting song-writing duos.

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