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 Members’ Assembly Explores Regional Identity and Representation Last week, the MU Members’ Assembly met to review regional and national representation within the Union. The meeting brought together members from across the UK to discuss how regional identity shapes their experiences and how the MU can best support musicians in different areas. Published: 26 March 2026 Read more about MU Members’ Assembly Explores Regional Identity and Representation
MU Joins Policymakers in Brussels to Discuss UK–EU Cultural Exchange This week, the MU joined a creative industries delegation in Brussels to discuss strengthening cultural exchange between the UK and the EU, including removing barriers to cross-border touring. Published: 25 March 2026 Read more about MU Joins Policymakers in Brussels to Discuss UK–EU Cultural Exchange
Bridget Walsh on the Intersection of Music and Climate Justice From community organising to creative resistance, MU Climate Emergency Action Group co-chair Bridget Walsh explores how climate justice and the struggle against oppression are deeply intertwined - and why that matters this Women’s History Month. Published: 25 March 2026 Read more about Bridget Walsh on the Intersection of Music and Climate Justice
Belfast Council Passes Motion for Basic Income for Artists Scheme Belfast City Council has backed a motion for a pilot Universal Basic Income scheme for artists in Northern Ireland. The move boosts calls to strengthen the country's creative sector, creating a level playing field for every artist. Published: 25 March 2026 Read more about Belfast Council Passes Motion for Basic Income for Artists Scheme
Introducing our MU Future Leaders for 2026 The Musicians' Union announces the first cohort of members to take part in our MU Future Leaders activist development programme in 2026. Published: 23 March 2026 Read more about Introducing our MU Future Leaders for 2026