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Take Action for Free Movement in the EU post-Brexit #WorkingInTheEU

The Musicians’ Union (MU) is campaigning for musicians’ right to travel freely and easily in the European Union (EU). 

Published: 12 June 2017 | 12:00 AM Updated: 28 April 2021 | 4:29 PM

We know it is an issue virtually all members care about – touring in Europe is an important source of income.

To make the case for it, we need your help.

Take action! #WorkingInTheEU

Are you working in the EU right now? Take a picture where you are and share it on social media using the hashtag #WorkingInTheEU.

Did you go on tour recently? Share a picture on social media using the hashtag #WorkingInTheEU.

Make sure to mention us! Find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Haven’t got a picture to hand? That’s okay – email your experiences to Maddy Radcliff (Campaigns & Public Affairs Official) at maddy.radcliff@theMU.org.

Ask your MP to sign the pledge

Ask your MP to sign the pledge to protect easy travel for musicians.

MPs can sign the pledge at a special event in Parliament on Wednesday 5 July, or email the MU to add their name.

You can ask your MP to do this in two ways – sign and send the postcard that came with The Musician, Summer 2017. Or find out who your MP is via Write to Them and ask them to sign the pledge.

Free movement for musicians is just one our five key Brexit issues. Find out more via our Brexit hub, theMU.org/Brexit




 

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