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The Musician Behind the Moment

The Musicians’ Union (MU) is launching The Musician Behind the Moment, our new campaign to show the true value of the UK’s orchestral musicians.

Published: 02 May 2018 | 12:00 AM Updated: 28 April 2021 | 4:29 PM

The Musicians’ Union (MU) is launching The Musician Behind the Moment, our new campaign to show the true value of the UK’s orchestral musicians.

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Share a moment you’ve been a part of on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram using #MUmoment

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Your moment could be anything  performing at a family do, participating in a local or national event, or working on a soundtrack. It could be bringing music to hospitals, schools, care homes or other public services.

Whatever your moment, share it and help us reveal the real musicians behind the moments people remember forever.

Need some inspiration?

Four inspiring musicians share their #MUmoment – from playing on the Star Wars soundtracks to witnessing a hard of hearing child experience music for the first time, and performing with Coldplay at the Paralympics.

Explore Baluji, Maxine, Claire and Michael’s moments.

Thank you

Thanks for sharing your moment every moment shared will help us illustrate the true value of orchestral players, and make the case for proper and sustained arts funding.

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