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New Series of Articles to Inspire Young People in the Music Industry Released

Ten new articles have been published by the Young Guns Network (YGN), aiming to inspire, educate and interest young people aged 18-30 in music.

Published: 13 July 2020

The Government Endorses Industry-Led Guidance for Music Production

Music production guidance is now available to enable professional music production to restart with confidence and clarity.

Published: 10 July 2020

MU Member's Response to the Guidance on Playing Wind and Brass Instruments

Richard Steggall has written to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, in response to the recent announcements regarding the guidance on playing wind and brass instruments.

Published: 10 July 2020

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Live Performance Update Following New Government Guidance for England

Outdoor live performance in front of audiences permitted in England under new Government performing arts guidance.

Published: 10 July 2020

The Great (Livestreamed) Gig in the Sky: Part-Two

In part-two of Sam’s blog on monetising livestreamed performances, he talks with Artistic Director Kenneth Killeen about what the future may look like for venues, performers, and monetized livestreamed performances.

Published: 09 July 2020

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Playing at Weddings: Hold the Macerena

MU National Organiser for Live Performance, Dave Webster, discusses how it does now seem possible for some live music to take place at weddings in England only – however it’s unlikely that anyone will be doing The Macerena any time soon.

Published: 09 July 2020

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Advice for Organists in Places of Worship

New guidance from the Government means that organists can now practice in places of workship, as long as the right measures are in place.

Published: 09 July 2020

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MPs Join the MU to Beg the Chancellor Not to Ignore the Excluded

Our Head of Communications & Government Relations Isabelle Gutierrez discusses how, after a busy week in parliament, the big news is the Government's announcement of a £1.57bn package of financial support for the arts sector.

Published: 09 July 2020

Input Needed on Fair Pay for Performers Campaign

The PayPerformers campaign are looking for participants for their survey, help inform their work with your anonymous contribution.

Published: 09 July 2020

Government Announces that in England Live Performances can Take Place Outside

From the weekend of 11 July, live performances can take place outside in England.

Published: 09 July 2020

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We’ve Now Allocated Over £1m to Musicians Facing Hardship

Valuable PPL contributions have assisted our crucial payments to artists facing hardship due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Published: 08 July 2020

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Free Group Coaching from RE:SET

We’re supporting RE:SET, a new virtual action learning programme for artists and creative freelancers, developed by creative agitators the hub.

Published: 08 July 2020

The Great (Livestreamed) Gig in the Sky: Part-One

In part-one of musician and lecturer Sam Leak’s blog on monetising live performances he discusses paywalls, ticketing and how to keep your audience engaged.

Published: 07 July 2020

Summer of Live Festival in Aid of Our Coronavirus Hardship Fund for Musicians

We’re joining forces with the British Underground to present a Summer of Live Online event on Saturday 18 July, hosted by the award-winning Greg Russell and featuring the talents of John Smith, Lady Nade and Chloe Foy.

Published: 07 July 2020

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Concerns on New Arts Package Raised in Parliament

The Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Jo Stevens MP, asked an urgent question to the Minister for Culture, Caroline Dinenage MP, in parliament today on the subject of the arts package announced this week by the Government.

Published: 07 July 2020

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£1.57bn Cultural Fund Announced by the Government

The announcement brings welcome reassurance for live music venues and theatres, but must be followed by financial support for creative workers.

Published: 06 July 2020

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Vital Performing Arts Venue Funding Announced for Scotland

A £10 million fund to support Scotland’s performing arts venues has been announced by Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop.

Published: 03 July 2020

We’re Calling on Local Authorities to Support Open Air Music Performance

We’re calling on the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities & Local Government and local authorities to encourage the generation of local culture through live music, whilst respecting safe distancing in keeping with the latest government guidelines.

Published: 03 July 2020

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Let The Music Play Campaign Calls for Vital Financial Support from the Government

Today UK Music, an umbrella organisation of which the MU is a part, has launched a campaign highlighting the huge challenges the music industry is currently facing and possible solutions.

Published: 02 July 2020

Understanding Your Value as a Musician: Making The Most of Working From Home

Musician Sherika Sherard talks to us about her lockdown experience, from her last day of busking, to slowly finding her rhythm from home and the things that she’s learnt along the way.

Published: 02 July 2020

£4m Lifeline for the Arts Sector in Northern Ireland Announced

Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín announced a major £4 million lifeline for the arts sector in Northern Ireland, as part of the Executive’s June Monitoring round.

Published: 02 July 2020

Member Discount for Level Three Education and Training Online Course

London College of Arts & Media are offering MU members a discount of over 75% on their Level 3 Award in Education and Training.

Published: 02 July 2020

Talking Classical Podcast Discusses Racism

Double Bassist Leon Bosch discusses his personal experiences of racism in classical music in a recent episode of Talking Classical, which you can listen back to online.

Published: 02 July 2020

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Our Call for Financial Support Referenced in PMQs

Bambos Charalambous MP asked the Prime Minister to heed calls from the MU to provide financial support and ensure the survival of the arts sector.

Published: 01 July 2020

Recording Studio Guidance Published by Scottish Government

The Scottish Government has published new guidance for the creative industries, in particular for providers and users of creative studios in Scotland, for safer working during the coronavirus pandemic.

Published: 01 July 2020

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Take Action and Call for Vital Financial Support

Ask your MP to support a sector specific financial support package to protect our vital cultural assets – and the musicians who work in them.

Published: 01 July 2020

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Members’ PLI Valid from 4 July for Face to Face Teaching

We’ve had confirmation that the Public Liability Insurance which our members are covered by will be valid for face to face teaching in England from 4 July.

Published: 01 July 2020

Orchestras Begin Tentative Start on the Comeback Trail

Following the Culture Secretary’s vague lockdown easement plan, we discuss how important it is that every attempt must be made to mitigate risk, the tentative first steps that some Orchestras have been taking, and the collective determination of musicians to be heard.

Published: 30 June 2020

Frustration as Pubs Reopen with No Live Entertainment, a Lobbying Update

Our Head of Communications & Government Relations Isabelle Gutierrez discusses the actions the MU are taking to lobby government and make sure that no musician is left behind.

Published: 30 June 2020

Unclaimed Royalties List Published

Members are encouraged to check AFM & SAG-AFTRA’s list of performers who have not received payment for the work that they have done.

Published: 30 June 2020

Get Business Ready Online Event Offers Final Few Spaces

Get Business Ready is a training morning to help you rethink the way you work, in some cases in an online environment, and consider how your ‘business’ may function beyond the pandemic when live activities resume.

Published: 30 June 2020

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The MU Reacts to Government Guidance for Restaurants, Pubs and Bars Reopening

The MU's Live Performance Department look at the latest Government guidance for restaurants, pubs and bars - and the bitter blow it delivers for live music.

Published: 29 June 2020

Watch the MU Summer of Live on IGTV

Catch up with live music and chat from Eliza Shaddad, Jack Curley, Prima and Kinkai as part of the MU Summer of Live.

Published: 26 June 2020

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The MU Cautiously Welcomes Government Road Map for Live Sector

While the five-step road map for getting theatres open is welcome, without sector specific financial support, many theatres will struggle to reopen their doors and much of the talent will be forced out of the profession.

Published: 26 June 2020

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Music Making Online in Real-Time

Musician and educator Alastair Penman discusses web platforms that can make playing together over the internet a possibility, and how to optimise your own system to get the best results.

Published: 25 June 2020

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User Centric Model Support by Labour Party

We’re delighted that the user centric model of paying out streaming royalties has Labour Party support.

Published: 24 June 2020

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Pride Month: The First Pride was a Riot

Our Education and Equalities Officer, Rose Delcour‑Min, discusses how supporting the present and future of LGBTQ rights must involve recognising the ways that sexuality, gender and race intersect.

Published: 23 June 2020

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Free Support From Guildhall’s Lockdown Lounge

Guildhall Coaching Associates are offering a supportive thinking space for artists through the Covid-19 pandemic, which will be held online bi-weekly and are free to attend.

Published: 23 June 2020

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Songs for Refugee Week

For Refugee Week, we asked you to share songs you love in another language, about home, about displacement or imagining a different future.

Published: 23 June 2020

New Covid-19 Recovery Measures Announced by the Government

In the latest announcement from the Government, a number of measures to ease the lockdown in England were announced, as well as the commitment to continue to work together with the devolved governments.

Published: 23 June 2020

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New Series of Articles to Inspire Young People in the Music Industry Released

The Government Endorses Industry-Led Guidance for Music Production

MU Member's Response to the Guidance on Playing Wind and Brass Instruments

Live Performance Update Following New Government Guidance for England

The Great (Livestreamed) Gig in the Sky: Part-Two

Playing at Weddings: Hold the Macerena

Advice for Organists in Places of Worship

MPs Join the MU to Beg the Chancellor Not to Ignore the Excluded

Input Needed on Fair Pay for Performers Campaign

Government Announces that in England Live Performances can Take Place Outside

We’ve Now Allocated Over £1m to Musicians Facing Hardship

Free Group Coaching from RE:SET

The Great (Livestreamed) Gig in the Sky: Part-One

Summer of Live Festival in Aid of Our Coronavirus Hardship Fund for Musicians

Concerns on New Arts Package Raised in Parliament

£1.57bn Cultural Fund Announced by the Government

Vital Performing Arts Venue Funding Announced for Scotland

We’re Calling on Local Authorities to Support Open Air Music Performance

Let The Music Play Campaign Calls for Vital Financial Support from the Government

Understanding Your Value as a Musician: Making The Most of Working From Home

£4m Lifeline for the Arts Sector in Northern Ireland Announced

Member Discount for Level Three Education and Training Online Course

Talking Classical Podcast Discusses Racism

Our Call for Financial Support Referenced in PMQs

Recording Studio Guidance Published by Scottish Government

Take Action and Call for Vital Financial Support

Members’ PLI Valid from 4 July for Face to Face Teaching

Orchestras Begin Tentative Start on the Comeback Trail

Frustration as Pubs Reopen with No Live Entertainment, a Lobbying Update

Unclaimed Royalties List Published

Get Business Ready Online Event Offers Final Few Spaces

The MU Reacts to Government Guidance for Restaurants, Pubs and Bars Reopening

Watch the MU Summer of Live on IGTV

The MU Cautiously Welcomes Government Road Map for Live Sector

Music Making Online in Real-Time

User Centric Model Support by Labour Party

Pride Month: The First Pride was a Riot

Free Support From Guildhall’s Lockdown Lounge

Songs for Refugee Week

New Covid-19 Recovery Measures Announced by the Government