Watch a Recording of Our 'Taking and Selling Merchandise in the EU' Webinar In June HW Fisher and the MU’s Head of International Dave Webster presented a webinar for members entitled ‘Taking and Selling Merchandise in the EU’ and the video is now available to watch back. Published: 04 July 2022 | 2:59 PM Updated: 31 March 2023 | 11:43 AM The webinar provides advice on VAT and Duty issues around touring in the EU. Image credit: Shutterstock. 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 Username Password: Stay signed in on this computer Forgot password or username? Reset
MU Reaches Agreement with Heathrow on Handling of Musical Instruments Musicians travelling with instruments through Heathrow can now expect the airport to act in accordance with guidelines agreed by the MU. Published: 05 August 2025 Read more about MU Reaches Agreement with Heathrow on Handling of Musical Instruments
MU Meets Labour Movement for Europe to Discuss Next Steps for EU Touring Last week the Union met with MPs and Peers to press for progress on EU touring barriers at a parliamentary roundtable. Published: 25 July 2025 Read more about MU Meets Labour Movement for Europe to Discuss Next Steps for EU Touring
Save Pernambuco Bows: Write to Your MP Today The MU is calling on members to take urgent action to protect the future of high-quality bow making and the musicians who rely on it, after a proposal to move pernambuco wood from Appendix II to Appendix I. Published: 10 July 2025 Read more about Save Pernambuco Bows: Write to Your MP Today
MU Meets with Minister to Push for Progress on Touring Post-Brexit Earlier this week, the MU met with Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds to discuss last month’s EU-UK Summit and the next steps for touring artists. Published: 11 June 2025 Read more about MU Meets with Minister to Push for Progress on Touring Post-Brexit
Update on the US Travel Ban: Who is Affected? Trump’s latest proclamation restricts entry to the US from 20 countries, heightening concerns for global cultural exchange. Our colleagues at Tamizdat have shared further details on what we know so far. Published: 09 June 2025 Read more about Update on the US Travel Ban: Who is Affected?