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Black and white portrait of Christopher Hyde-Smith, holding his flute.

Tribute to Christopher Hyde-Smith, 1935 - 2024

Distinguished flautist and MU member for 70 years, Christopher Hyde-Smith enjoyed a hugely successful and varied career as a soloist, orchestral musician and professor at the Royal College of Music.

Published: 05 March 2024

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Filkin’s Drift and their manager walking along a grassy road carrying backpacks and instruments.

Musicians and Sustainability: “We Should Use More Creativity When Booking Tours”

Last year MU member Chris Roberts (aka Hafren) undertook a 870-mile walking tour across the Welsh coast with his folk duo Filkin’s Drift. Here he shares the honest, humorous and relatable tale of the 50 show journey, and contemplates the benefits of thinking innovatively when booking tours.

Published: 20 February 2024

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