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ABRSM Takes Action to Diversify their Syllabi

ABRSM have updated their Diversity and Inclusion programme to commit to a number of actions, including transforming their syllabus and commissioning new composers – following an open letter from the MU calling for action.

Published: 28 October 2020

An Open Letter on the Threat of Brexit to Creative Working Opportunities

The MU, Equity and the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain have urged the Government to come forward with guidance and to stand up for creatives at the ongoing negotiations.

Published: 28 October 2020

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Black History Month: The Playlist (Part Three)

In the third part of this blog, Saxophonist, Author and Music Education Consultant Nathan Holder highlights tracks by Black British musicians and how they can be incorporated into comprehensive lesson plans.

Published: 26 October 2020

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A Guide to the ‘Developing Your Creative Practice’ Fund

Jess Partridge, founder and editor of new music group In Stereo, provides invaluable advice for musicians applying for Arts Council England (ACE) Developing Your Creative Practice Fund.

Published: 26 October 2020

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Application Feedback and Guidance for the ‘Developing Your Creative Practice’ fund

We've extended our grant application advice to now cover Developing Your Creative Practice applications, as well as continuing to offer advice on ACE National Lottery Project Grants.

Published: 26 October 2020

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Take Action Against Decision to Axe Union Learning Fund

For more than twenty years, the Union Learning Fund has supported trade union learning projects. Now the Government wants to cut its funding – putting the FEU Training programme under threat.

Published: 23 October 2020

FEU Releases Statement on #SaveUnionLearn

The FEU general secretaries have released the following statement on the scrapping of the Union Learning Fund from April 2021.

Published: 23 October 2020

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Further Clarification on Welsh Firebreak

We’ve had further clarification from the Welsh Government on recordings, and broadcast and streamed performances being able to continue during the firebreak.

Published: 23 October 2020

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Chancellor Announces Changes to Job Support Scheme and SEISS

Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced that the next round of the Self Employment Income Support Scheme would rise from 20 to 40% of “people’s incomes” in a statement to the House of Commons.

Published: 22 October 2020

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Eligibility Criteria for Creative Scotland Hardship Fund Announced

Applications for the £5m Hardship Fund will open for creative freelancers in Scotland at 12:00 pm on Monday 26 October.

Published: 22 October 2020

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Fix Streaming Campaign Covered on Reasons To Be Cheerful Podcast

Our Deputy General Secretary Naomi Pohl spoke to former Labour leader Ed Miliband and Geoff Lloyd for their podcast on ideas to fix the world.

Published: 20 October 2020

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MU Deputy General Secretary Selected for Women in Music Roll of Honour

Our Deputy General Secretary, Naomi Pohl, has been selected for Music Week’s Women in Music Roll of Honour – which was published on Monday 19 October.

Published: 20 October 2020

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Welsh Government Announces Two-Week Firebreak Lockdown

On Monday 19 October, the Welsh Government announced that it will be introducing a two-week firebreak lockdown to try and bring Coronavirus under control in Wales.

Published: 20 October 2020

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Further Funding for Individuals in Northern Ireland Announced

Department for Communities minister Carál Ní Chuilín has announced that a further £3m has been allocated to the Arts Council Northern Ireland (ACNI) for distribution to individuals in the arts and creative industries.

Published: 19 October 2020

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ABO and MU Highlight Lack of Financial Support for Freelance Musicians

The Association of British Orchestras (ABO) and the Musicians’ Union (MU) have joined forces to express their deep concern about the lack of support for self-employed musicians during the Covid-19 outbreak.

Published: 15 October 2020

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How Can We Work Towards a Safe Reopening

In this blog, MU General Secretary Horace Trubridge discusses the work the MU is doing towards safely opening up areas of the live performance sector.

Published: 15 October 2020

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Second Phase of Welsh Freelancer Fund to Open for Applications

Members are encouraged to use the eligibility check and prepare their evidence in advance of the second phase of the Welsh Freelancer Fund opening at 10:00 am on Monday 19 October.

Published: 15 October 2020

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The MU and The Ivors Academy Welcome Government Inquiry into Music Streaming

The MU and The Ivors Academy have warmly welcomed today’s announcement of a Government inquiry into streaming in the music industry and, in particular, the economic impact music streaming is having on artists and the sustainability of the wider music industry.

Published: 15 October 2020

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Scottish Fund for Creative Freelancers Opening Soon

Creative Scotland’s Hardship Fund for Creative Freelancers will be opening at 12:00 pm on Monday 26 October, and today they have announced their delivery partners.

Published: 15 October 2020

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The Journey of a Menopausal Musician

Multi-award winning saxophonist and MU Executive Committee member Millicent Stephenson shares her experiences, ahead of World Menopause Day 18 October.

Published: 15 October 2020

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Musicians' Movement and ISM Letter to the Chancellor

The Musicians' Movement Forum, which has over 16,000 members on Facebook and is a campaigning group led by musicians Phil Meadows and Christopher Barrett, has collaborated with the ISM on a letter to the Chancellor.

Published: 15 October 2020

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CITES: End of Transition Update

If your instrument contains endangered species and you don't yet have Musical Instrument Certificate (MIC), you can apply for one for free.

Published: 14 October 2020

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Four Week “Circuit Breaker,” Announced for Northern Ireland

The Northern Ireland Executive have announced a number of new restrictions in the form of a four week “circuit breaker” exercise in order to curb the current increase in coronavirus infections.

Published: 14 October 2020

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Three-Tier System of Restrictions in England Announced

Boris Johnson has announced a new three-tier system of restrictions in England, which will come into force on Wednesday 14 October.

Published: 13 October 2020

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Black History Month: The Playlist (Part Two)

In the second part of this blog, Saxophonist, Author and Music Education Consultant Nathan Holder highlights tracks by Black British musicians and how they can be incorporated into comprehensive lesson plans.

Published: 13 October 2020

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Central Belt of Scotland Restrictions Apply to Non-Professional Activities

The new lockdown restrictions for the central belt of Scotland mean that between 10 and 25 October, organised non-professional performing arts activities are not permitted outdoors.

Published: 13 October 2020

Twenty (Isn’t) Plenty: A Members’ Experience of the SEISS Extension

Louise Braithwaite, MU member and Professional Oboe, Cor Anglais (English Horn) and Oboe d'amore player, talks us through her personal reaction to the Government’s newest payment scheme for self-employed people.

Published: 13 October 2020

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The Cultural Recovery Fund: A Lifeline for The Music Industry

The MU is delighted to see that the first round of funding for the arts sector has kept 1385 English arts organisations afloat.

Published: 13 October 2020

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Protect Busking Culture in the West End by Responding to Council’s Consultation

The MU has serious concerns over Westminster City Council's recently published consultation and its potential effects on busking. Members are encouraged to have their say by responding to the council’s consultation.

Published: 12 October 2020

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An Update the Latest Covid-19 Restrictions in Scotland

16 days of new, tougher measures, have been announced for Scotland, which will implemented nationwide from Friday 9 October.

Published: 08 October 2020

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Unjust Treatment of Musicians Raised at Economic Affairs Committee

The MU’s General Secretary, Horace Trubridge, explained to the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee that, “[MU] members don’t want to have to go cap in hand to the Government. They want to work, they want to perform, they want to earn money again that way.”

Published: 08 October 2020

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Urging the Government to Act Now for Musicians

An update on this week’s parliamentary debate on the effect of Covid-19 on the creative industries, a protest in Parliament Square, and our continued call on the Government.

Published: 08 October 2020

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Free Webinars on Online Music Teaching Open for Registration

The Music Education Partnership Group (MEPG) have launched a series of free webinars for teachers and practitioners in Scotland.

Published: 07 October 2020

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UCan Play Announce Opening of INTERFACE:RESPONSE

UCan Play’s free training and mentoring programme for musicians impacted by Covid-19, INTERFACE:RESPONSE, has now opened.

Published: 07 October 2020

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Musicians’ Hearing Health Scheme Reopens

The scheme, which offers hearing check ups, expert advice and custom earplugs at a discounted rate to MU members has now reopened selected clinics across the UK.

Published: 06 October 2020

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The Chancellor Must be Reminded That “Our Members’ Jobs are Entirely Viable Jobs”

In an ITV News interview today, the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak suggested that musicians should retrain in different jobs.

Published: 06 October 2020

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Performance in Parliament Square to Highlight Needs of Freelance Musicians

On Tuesday 6 October, at 12:00 pm, 400 freelance professional musicians will be performing a short extract from Holst’s “Mars,” in Parliament Square – shining a light on the need for targeted support for freelance musicians.

Published: 05 October 2020

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Welsh Freelancer Fund Opens on Monday 5 October

The Welsh Government’s Freelancer Fund opens for applications at 10:00 am on Monday 5 October and we would urge members to check the guidance and apply as soon as possible.

Published: 02 October 2020

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Black History Month: The Playlist (Part One)

Saxophonist, Author and Music Education Consultant Nathan Holder highlights tracks by Black British musicians and how they can be incorporated into comprehensive lesson plans.

Published: 01 October 2020

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Guide to Creating Your Own Access Rider Released

Arts commissioning program, We Are Unlimited, have released a valuable document on creating a rider to communicate all of your access needs in one place.

Published: 01 October 2020

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ABRSM Takes Action to Diversify their Syllabi

An Open Letter on the Threat of Brexit to Creative Working Opportunities

Black History Month: The Playlist (Part Three)

A Guide to the ‘Developing Your Creative Practice’ Fund

Application Feedback and Guidance for the ‘Developing Your Creative Practice’ fund

Take Action Against Decision to Axe Union Learning Fund

FEU Releases Statement on #SaveUnionLearn

Further Clarification on Welsh Firebreak

Chancellor Announces Changes to Job Support Scheme and SEISS

Eligibility Criteria for Creative Scotland Hardship Fund Announced

Fix Streaming Campaign Covered on Reasons To Be Cheerful Podcast

MU Deputy General Secretary Selected for Women in Music Roll of Honour

Welsh Government Announces Two-Week Firebreak Lockdown

Further Funding for Individuals in Northern Ireland Announced

ABO and MU Highlight Lack of Financial Support for Freelance Musicians

How Can We Work Towards a Safe Reopening

Second Phase of Welsh Freelancer Fund to Open for Applications

The MU and The Ivors Academy Welcome Government Inquiry into Music Streaming

Scottish Fund for Creative Freelancers Opening Soon

The Journey of a Menopausal Musician

Musicians' Movement and ISM Letter to the Chancellor

CITES: End of Transition Update

Four Week “Circuit Breaker,” Announced for Northern Ireland

Three-Tier System of Restrictions in England Announced

Black History Month: The Playlist (Part Two)

Central Belt of Scotland Restrictions Apply to Non-Professional Activities

Twenty (Isn’t) Plenty: A Members’ Experience of the SEISS Extension

The Cultural Recovery Fund: A Lifeline for The Music Industry

Protect Busking Culture in the West End by Responding to Council’s Consultation

An Update the Latest Covid-19 Restrictions in Scotland

Unjust Treatment of Musicians Raised at Economic Affairs Committee

Urging the Government to Act Now for Musicians

Free Webinars on Online Music Teaching Open for Registration

UCan Play Announce Opening of INTERFACE:RESPONSE

Musicians’ Hearing Health Scheme Reopens

The Chancellor Must be Reminded That “Our Members’ Jobs are Entirely Viable Jobs”

Performance in Parliament Square to Highlight Needs of Freelance Musicians

Welsh Freelancer Fund Opens on Monday 5 October

Black History Month: The Playlist (Part One)

Guide to Creating Your Own Access Rider Released