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Kelly sat on stage with the three other panellists, discussing income from touring and live performance.

FIM Freelance Conference Day Two Explores Portfolio Careers, Fair Pay and Sustainable Touring

At the second and final day of FIM’s International Freelance Conference, MU representatives shared perspectives on portfolio careers, sustainable touring and fairer streaming payments, highlighting the role of unions in supporting freelance musicians.

Published: 23 October 2026

Naomi sat on stage with Allistair Elliott (Canada) and Juho Viljanen (Finland) during the panel event.

MU General Secretary Opens FIM International Freelance Conference 2026

MU General Secretary Naomi Pohl opened the FIM International Freelance Conference in Brighton, hosted by the Musicians' Union, welcoming delegates from around the world and highlighting the opportunities and challenges facing freelance musicians today.

Published: 23 October 2026

International Delegates Gather for Day One of FIM Freelance Conference

Delegates at FIM's International Freelance Conference explored collective bargaining, organising freelance musicians and tackling discrimination, sharing international perspectives on improving working conditions and building a fairer, more inclusive music industry.

Published: 23 October 2026

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Watch FIM International Freelance Conference Live

MU members can watch the FIM International Freelance Conference live online on 21-22 October 2026. Tune in to our livestream to hear international speakers discuss pay, rights, organising, discrimination, portfolio careers and the future of freelance work.

Published: 14 October 2026

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FIM and PEARLE Launch New Tool to Help Instruct Musicians With Instruments Containing Endangered Species

The MU’s European colleagues at FIM and PEARLE develop tool to assist musicians determine what they need to do if they have an instrument containing endangered species.

Published: 09 March 2022

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FIM Speaks Out Against Egyptian Musicians’ Union Disregard of Fundamental Rights

The MU supports the International Federation of Musicians (FIM) in calling out the Egyptian Musicians’ Union’s systematic attack on the mahraganat music genre.

Published: 21 February 2022

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Representing the Interests of Members Globally Through the International Federation of Musicians (FIM)

A report from the 2021 FIM Congress from MU Deputy General Secretary Naomi Pohl, discussing issues from the climate crisis to diversity and inclusion in orchestras.

Published: 28 May 2021

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Members of Musicians’ Unions Around the World Share Their Experiences at FIM Conference

The International Federation of Musicians (FIM) recently hosted a conference in Copenhagen to discuss the issues that freelance musicians face and how trade unions can better organise and provide relevant services and benefits to freelancers.

Published: 04 June 2019

Report from the joint FIM/AFM International Conference on The Economy of Streaming Media

Musicians’ Union Executive Committee member Rick Finlay has published a report covering the discussion that took place at the conference. It is now available to download, along with the full text of the FIM/AFM’s Burbank Declaration.

Published: 16 November 2018

FIM update: European regulation on air passengers’ rights

FIM is calling for musicians’ unions worldwide to put pressure on governments to support musicians flying with instruments, and will be asking musicians to get involved.

Published: 12 January 2016

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FIM Freelance Conference Day Two Explores Portfolio Careers, Fair Pay and Sustainable Touring

MU General Secretary Opens FIM International Freelance Conference 2026

International Delegates Gather for Day One of FIM Freelance Conference

Watch FIM International Freelance Conference Live

FIM and PEARLE Launch New Tool to Help Instruct Musicians With Instruments Containing Endangered Species

FIM Speaks Out Against Egyptian Musicians’ Union Disregard of Fundamental Rights

Representing the Interests of Members Globally Through the International Federation of Musicians (FIM)

Members of Musicians’ Unions Around the World Share Their Experiences at FIM Conference

Report from the joint FIM/AFM International Conference on The Economy of Streaming Media

FIM update: European regulation on air passengers’ rights