MU included in The Short Guide to Accessible Music Education The Musicians’ Union (MU) is now included in the latest edition of The Short Guide to Accessible Music Education. Published: 02 June 2017 Read more about MU included in The Short Guide to Accessible Music Education
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia This year, we’re proud to be doing more than ever to support, engage and celebrate our LGBT+ members. Published: 17 May 2017 Read more about International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia
Naomi Pohl becomes the Union's first female Assistant General Secretary Naomi Pohl has been appointed as MU Assistant General Secretary, Music Industry, and becomes the first female to join the Union’s team of senior officials in the Union’s 124-year history. Published: 11 April 2017 Read more about Naomi Pohl becomes the Union's first female Assistant General Secretary
TUC Black Workers Conference Supports Stop Rainbow Racism Campaign TUC Black Workers Conference voted to support the MU’s motion on the Stop Rainbow Racism Campaign and the anti-racism code of practice. Published: 10 April 2017 Read more about TUC Black Workers Conference Supports Stop Rainbow Racism Campaign
MU Supports WASPI Campaign Are you a woman born in the 1950s? You may have been detrimentally affected by the 2011 Pension Act. WASPI is campaigning for fairer treatment. Published: 02 March 2017 Read more about MU Supports WASPI Campaign
We Need to Talk About LGBT Venues! What Happened Next… In 2016, we hosted a panel examining recent closures of LGBT venues and what we could do to preserve them in the future. A year on, things are beginning to change. Published: 26 January 2017 Read more about We Need to Talk About LGBT Venues! What Happened Next…
Workforce Diversity in the British Music Industry UK Music published results of its first pan-industry workforce diversity survey of the music industry focusing on ethnicity and gender. Published: 17 January 2017 Read more about Workforce Diversity in the British Music Industry
Disability History Month: Heidi McGeough Heidi McGeough shares her experiences as a singer/songwriter and a registered blind guide dog owner, this Disability History Month. Published: 08 December 2016 Read more about Disability History Month: Heidi McGeough
Disability History Month: Therapy in Musical Expression Essex-based music service T.I.M.E. provides opportunities for musical expression to all. Published: 22 November 2016 Read more about Disability History Month: Therapy in Musical Expression
TUC LGBT Conferences Passes MU Motion on Access to PrEP The MU motion to the Trades Union Congress’ annual LGBT Conference on access to PrEP passed unanimously. Published: 23 June 2016 Read more about TUC LGBT Conferences Passes MU Motion on Access to PrEP
Attitude is Everything State of Access Report 2016 Simple changes to online information provision could drastically improve the experiences of Deaf and disabled venue and festival goers, shows new report. Published: 17 March 2016 Read more about Attitude is Everything State of Access Report 2016
We Need to Talk About LGBT Venues! Highlights from our LGBT History Month panel discussion on the future of LGBT venues. Published: 05 February 2016 Read more about We Need to Talk About LGBT Venues!
TUC Black Workers Conference The TUC Black Workers Conference was held at Congress House, London on 17-19 April 2015. Published: 21 May 2015 Read more about TUC Black Workers Conference
LGBT History Month: Angela Morley The MU is for all musicians. This LGBT History Month, we want to share stories of inspirational musicians. Here, we look at the life of award-winning composer and arranger Angela Morley. Published: 24 February 2015 Read more about LGBT History Month: Angela Morley