Songs for Refugee Week For Refugee Week, we asked you to share songs you love in another language, about home, about displacement or imagining a different future. Published: 23 June 2020 | 12:00 AM Updated: 28 April 2021 | 4:31 PM Thanks to everyone who sent us their suggestions over Twitter, browse for some ideas to add to your playlist. Photo: Shutterstock Sharing a song was one of Refugee Week’s eight simple acts to show support and solidarity with refugees. Thanks to everyone who sent us their suggestions, here are just some to add to your playlist: Laura Pausini – Destinazione paradiso (Live) Dmytro Morykit – The Immigrant AnnenMayKantereit – Oft Gefragt Arrested Development – Tennessee Orta(k) DoÄŸu – Mülteci Makamı / Meqamê Penaber / مقام اللاجئ Check out more suggestions on Twitter. Eight simple acts Refugee Week 2020 (15-21 June) invited participants to take part in one or more of their eight Simple Acts that can all be done at home, inspired by the theme ‘Imagine’. This year’s week is over, but it’s not too late to take part. Find out more about the eight simple acts on Refugee Week’s website. See all news
MU Belfast Meeting Highlights Impact of City Parking Costs on Musicians MU members met this week for an open discussion on working life in Belfast, highlighting how rising parking costs, limited access to venues and late-night working conditions are placing increasing pressure on musicians and undermining its UNESCO City of Music status. Published: 23 April 2026 Read more about MU Belfast Meeting Highlights Impact of City Parking Costs on Musicians
UK Artist Touring Fund Announces First Phase Artists The UK Artist Touring Fund (UKAT), supported by the MU and funded by the LIVE Trust, has awarded its first wave of grants to 26 artists across 211 gigs, helping deliver fair pay and access in the grassroots live sector. Published: 23 April 2026 Read more about UK Artist Touring Fund Announces First Phase Artists
MU Announce ‘Money in the Mix Panel’ at Liverpool Sound City Conference Next Month The MU will host a specialist panel discussion at the 2026 Liverpool Sound City Conference, bringing vital focus to rates of pay, rights, and royalties for session musicians working across the modern music industry. Members can also receive a discount on tickets. Published: 22 April 2026 Read more about MU Announce ‘Money in the Mix Panel’ at Liverpool Sound City Conference Next Month
Greater Manchester Launches Music Plan Survey as MU Backs Creative Exchange Calling all Manchester-based musicians: have your say on the future of the region’s music sector by completing GMCA’s new Music Plan survey. You can also attend a free creative industries event in the city-centre on 30 April for networking, discussion and live music. Published: 20 April 2026 Read more about Greater Manchester Launches Music Plan Survey as MU Backs Creative Exchange
France Confirms ELO Requirement from April 2026 But Uncertainty Remains for Musicians France’s new Obligatory Logistics Envelope (ELO) — a digital customs system for declaring goods — will become mandatory from 20 April 2026. However, it remains unclear whether the rules apply to musicians taking merchandise into the country. Published: 16 April 2026 Read more about France Confirms ELO Requirement from April 2026 But Uncertainty Remains for Musicians