Subsidised Rates Increase for MU/UK Theatre New Subsidised rates have now been agreed for members for the MU/UK theatre agreement, and will be backdated to May 2022. Published: 02 December 2022 Read more about Subsidised Rates Increase for MU/UK Theatre
Music Production: Getting Creative in the Recording Studio Music production is pivotal to recording great music. Here, three music producers reveal their creative approaches and their dos and don’ts in the recording studio. Published: 02 December 2022 Read more about Music Production: Getting Creative in the Recording Studio
Busking and Street Entertainment Policy Review Survey Members who are currently licensed under, or have been licensed under Westminster City Council’s busking and street entertainment policy are encouraged to take their survey, to help the council understand its key themes and issues. Published: 01 December 2022 Read more about Busking and Street Entertainment Policy Review Survey
STUC Scotland to Hold Demo Outside of Scottish Parliament The STUC are inviting trade union members from across Scotland to join them on Thursday 8 December for a pre-budget demonstration outside Scottish parliament in support of the People’s Plan for Action. Published: 01 December 2022 Read more about STUC Scotland to Hold Demo Outside of Scottish Parliament
Disability History Month: The Contribution of Lived Experience MU Member Audrey Gray, Creative Projects Manager and CEO of Gospel Music Industry Alliance (GMIA) talks about her experience as a member of multiple EDI Networks and how lived experiences can contribute to much needed solutions. Published: 01 December 2022 Read more about Disability History Month: The Contribution of Lived Experience
Competition and Markets Authority Says Low Pay From Music Streaming Not a Competition Issue The Competition and Markets Authority has published its final report after campaigning by the Musicians’ Union, the Ivors Academy and Broken Record. Published: 30 November 2022 Read more about Competition and Markets Authority Says Low Pay From Music Streaming Not a Competition Issue
CITES CoP19 Agrees to Keep Pernambuco on Appendix II Commercial and non-commercial movement of Pernambuco bows can continue to take place. Published: 29 November 2022 Read more about CITES CoP19 Agrees to Keep Pernambuco on Appendix II
Tribute to Brian Blain A tireless advocate for UK jazz and its musicians, the union official, promoter, writer, and activist Brian Blain has died aged 92. Published: 24 November 2022 Read more about Tribute to Brian Blain
MU to Present Award at 2022 Scottish Trad Music Awards ​The MU are delighted to support the 2022 Scots Trad Music Awards and present the award for ‘Venue of the Year’ at the events 20th anniversary in December. Published: 24 November 2022 Read more about MU to Present Award at 2022 Scottish Trad Music Awards
Future of Music Education Hubs Clarified by Arts Council England Long awaited details have been provided of the timeline for a bidding process for new hubs, with funding for the current hubs now safe until August 2024. Published: 24 November 2022 Read more about Future of Music Education Hubs Clarified by Arts Council England
MU Education Section Reaches 10,000 Members As of November, the number of members in the MU’s Education Section is now over 10,000 – approximately a one-third increase since 2020, demonstrating the importance of teaching and education to MU members. Published: 24 November 2022 Read more about MU Education Section Reaches 10,000 Members
UK Music Unveils 2022 Workforce Diversity Survey Results and Action Plan UK Music has launched its Diversity Report 2022, including the findings of its Workforce Diversity Survey 2022 and an action plan for long-term change. Published: 24 November 2022 Read more about UK Music Unveils 2022 Workforce Diversity Survey Results and Action Plan
Entertainment Unions Protest Outside Government Department MU General Secretary Naomi Pohl today joined members in a protest outside DCMS to demand an increase in arts funding. Published: 22 November 2022 Read more about Entertainment Unions Protest Outside Government Department
Disability History Month: Being a Deaf Musician is not Easy In our first special feature from Disabled History Month, Professional Musician and member of the MU Executive Committee and ED&I Committee, Nigel Braithwaite talks about his experiences of being a disabled musician. Published: 21 November 2022 Read more about Disability History Month: Being a Deaf Musician is not Easy
Take Part in Arts Council England Funding Cuts Protest on Tuesday 22 November Join MU, Equity and BECTU members outside the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport for a protest against cuts to English National Opera and other arts organisations. Published: 18 November 2022 Read more about Take Part in Arts Council England Funding Cuts Protest on Tuesday 22 November
Fix Streaming: MU General Secretary at DCMS Select Committee MU General Secretary Naomi Pohl appeared at the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) Select Committee on Tuesday to answer questions on music streaming and fair remuneration for musicians. Published: 18 November 2022 Read more about Fix Streaming: MU General Secretary at DCMS Select Committee
Black Lives in Music Celebrate Their Second Year Anniversary The MU is proud to be an official partner organisation of Black Lives in Music, who are celebrating two incredible years of advocating for Black representation in the music industry. Published: 18 November 2022 Read more about Black Lives in Music Celebrate Their Second Year Anniversary
Protecting Yourself Online Following Recent Changes at Twitter Recent events at Twitter have led to changes that may leave users more exposed to harm on the platform. Published: 17 November 2022 Read more about Protecting Yourself Online Following Recent Changes at Twitter
MU Sponsors Innovation Award at the Ivors Composer Awards The Ivors Academy revealed the twelve winners at the 20th edition of The Ivors Composer Awards, celebrating the best new music in classical, jazz and sound art. Published: 17 November 2022 Read more about MU Sponsors Innovation Award at the Ivors Composer Awards
Tribute to Rab Noakes Rab Noakes was a singer, songwriter and guitarist whose long-term involvement and commitment to the Musicians’ Union began in the 1970s. He was a great musician, a committed union activist and a champion of diversity. Published: 16 November 2022 Read more about Tribute to Rab Noakes
The Scottish Alternative Music Awards Are Set to Return to Glasgow The key music event will be returning on 8 December 2022 to Saint Luke’s in Glasgow, featuring acts such as VLURE, The Honey Farm and Becky Sikasa. Published: 14 November 2022 Read more about The Scottish Alternative Music Awards Are Set to Return to Glasgow
Music For Youth Proms Returning for 2022 The Music For Youth Proms will return again on 15 and 16 November this year. The MU is a major sponsor of Music For Youth, who do incredible work supporting the next generation to make music. Published: 11 November 2022 Read more about Music For Youth Proms Returning for 2022
MU Meets with Arts Council England Following Arts Funding Cuts MU General Secretary Naomi Pohl has met with Arts Council England (ACE) as the union campaigns to reverse damaging funding cuts to English National Opera and others. Published: 11 November 2022 Read more about MU Meets with Arts Council England Following Arts Funding Cuts
Resources for National Stress Awareness Week Work related stress is a trade union issue. For National Stress Awareness Week running 7-11 November we’ve put together a reminder on the resources available to members. Published: 11 November 2022 Read more about Resources for National Stress Awareness Week
What is a Motion and How Do You Write One For MU Delegate Conference? Trade unions are full of jargon. One of our favourites is the word ‘motion’. But, like most bits of jargon, it’s not as complicated as it sounds. Published: 10 November 2022 Read more about What is a Motion and How Do You Write One For MU Delegate Conference?
Letter to Prime Minister Calls for Universal Basic Income The Musicians’ Union joins politicians, academics and civil society organisations calling on the Prime Minister to introduce a universal basic income. Published: 09 November 2022 Read more about Letter to Prime Minister Calls for Universal Basic Income
MU in Urgent Talks Following Major Funding Cuts to English National Opera and Other Arts Organisations The Musicians' Union (MU) has today heavily criticised the decision by Arts Council England (ACE) to make major cuts in public funding to English National Opera (ENO) and other arts organisations. Published: 04 November 2022 Read more about MU in Urgent Talks Following Major Funding Cuts to English National Opera and Other Arts Organisations
TUC Announces New Leadership Schools for LGBT+ and Disabled Workers The TUC is launching brand new leadership schools for LGBT+ and Disabled Workers. Published: 03 November 2022 Read more about TUC Announces New Leadership Schools for LGBT+ and Disabled Workers
MU Congratulates DJ Paulette on DJ Mag Lifetime Achievement Win DJ Paulette recently performed at the MU Members’ Conference 2022, closing day one with an exclusive set for delegates, and has now won a Lifetime Achievement award in DJ magazine’s top 100 DJs. Published: 03 November 2022 Read more about MU Congratulates DJ Paulette on DJ Mag Lifetime Achievement Win
Young Workers’ Month 2022: Using Your Power as a Musicians’ Union Member One of the most powerful things you can do as an MU member is get involved in the MU Delegate Conference. Published: 02 November 2022 Read more about Young Workers’ Month 2022: Using Your Power as a Musicians’ Union Member
CULT Cymru Announces Line-up of November Courses For Members in Wales CULT Cymru offers discounted courses to MU members living in Wales, they have just released dates and booking links for their November courses – from sign language to online self-promotion. Published: 31 October 2022 Read more about CULT Cymru Announces Line-up of November Courses For Members in Wales
Trade Union Movement Backs MU Position on Touring in the EU at TUC Musicians’ Union member Robert Scott moved a motion on touring in the EU at the TUC’s annual Congress. Published: 31 October 2022 Read more about Trade Union Movement Backs MU Position on Touring in the EU at TUC
TUC 2022 Supports Better Pay and Conditions for Instrumental and Vocal Teachers People from across the trade union movement voiced their support for the MU’s music teacher members at Trades Union Congress 2022. Published: 28 October 2022 Read more about TUC 2022 Supports Better Pay and Conditions for Instrumental and Vocal Teachers
MU’s Response to ‘Misogyny in Music’ Inquiry Published In July we submitted a response to the HoC Women and Equalities Committee 'Misogyny in Music' Inquiry. Our submission has now been accepted and published online, here we outline some key highlights. Published: 25 October 2022 Read more about MU’s Response to ‘Misogyny in Music’ Inquiry Published
Musicians’ Yoga Essentials Course Launched For MU Members MU members now have free access to the uniquely designed course tailored for musicians created by MU member and yoga teacher Veronika KlÃrová. Published: 24 October 2022 Read more about Musicians’ Yoga Essentials Course Launched For MU Members
MU General Secretary Joins Calls For Urgent General Election MU General Secretary Naomi Pohl talks about our presence at this year's party conferences and what’s going on in music education, touring in Europe and orchestras, theatre and arts funding. Published: 20 October 2022 Read more about MU General Secretary Joins Calls For Urgent General Election
Findings Show Classical Music Industry at Risk of Losing Talent and Decreasing in Diversity The MU was one of many organisations to help fund groundbreaking research into a report which finds that the Classical Music sector is failing its parent and carer workforce. Published: 20 October 2022 Read more about Findings Show Classical Music Industry at Risk of Losing Talent and Decreasing in Diversity
Raghad Haddad Wins MU-Sponsored Award at Youth Music Awards MU General Secretary Naomi Pohl presented the award, in the category of Inspirational Music Leader, at the Youth Music Awards in London on 19 October. Published: 20 October 2022 Read more about Raghad Haddad Wins MU-Sponsored Award at Youth Music Awards
Taking Action - Our Update on Brexit for Musicians The MU has been closely involved in the compiling of two comprehensive reports outlining the difficulties musicians and the creative industries as a whole are having in the post Brexit age. Published: 19 October 2022 Read more about Taking Action - Our Update on Brexit for Musicians
World Menopause Day 2022: An Issue That Affects Us All Today is World Menopause Day and to mark this, we’ve shared resources, information and what the Union is doing to raise awareness in our blog below. Published: 18 October 2022 Read more about World Menopause Day 2022: An Issue That Affects Us All