The Importance of the MU Political Fund Assistant General Secretary, Phil Kear, explains how the MU political fund provides invaluable help for members. By Phil Kear Published: 24 August 2021 | 2:24 PM Updated: 31 March 2023 | 11:43 AM Freya Ridings at Latitude 2019. The political fund helps the MU to lobby for the safe return of such festivals. © SOPA Images / Getty Images This is a member-only area Join now to access our expert advice and numerous member-only benefits. Join now Sign in now for access UsernamePlease enter a user name Password: Stay signed in on this computer Forgot password or username? Reset
Join the MU at the We Make Music Scotland Conference 2026 MU members are invited to attend We Make Music Scotland's National Music Education Conference on Thursday 3 and Friday 4 September 2026 at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow. Published: 11 June 2026 Read more about Join the MU at the We Make Music Scotland Conference 2026
Join the MU at the Artists’ Care Knowledge Exchange MU members with an interest in creative health are invited to attend the Artists’ Care knowledge exchange at University of York on Wednesday 8 July. Published: 11 June 2026 Read more about Join the MU at the Artists’ Care Knowledge Exchange
MU Well-Represented at European Movement Roundtable and Report Launch MU representatives joined a discussion with European Movement and Lib Dem MPs to address the impact of Brexit on touring artists. The roundtable also marked the launch of a new report that sets out solutions to rebuild UK–EU creative cooperation. Published: 11 June 2026 Read more about MU Well-Represented at European Movement Roundtable and Report Launch
MU Statement on Racist, Anti-Migrant Violence in the UK The MU opposes all forms of racism and anti-migrant rhetoric. We stand with our members from the Global Majority, refugee members and members seeking asylum affected by recent events. Published: 10 June 2026 Read more about MU Statement on Racist, Anti-Migrant Violence in the UK
MU General Secretary Discusses Music Education Funding with Chancellor MU General Secretary Naomi Pohl met Chancellor Rachel Reeves yesterday at a TULO meeting to raise concerns about long-standing underfunding of music education and called for it to be increased in line with inflation. Published: 04 June 2026 Read more about MU General Secretary Discusses Music Education Funding with Chancellor