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New Online Resources for Music Teachers

Three new online resources for music teachers that have been made free for lock down – sheet music downloads, classical music streaming and inspiration from ROSL young musicians.

Published: 07 May 2020

HMRC to Begin Contacting Those Eligible for the Self Employment Income Support Scheme

HMRC is inviting those who believe they may be eligible for the Government’s Self Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) to complete a quick online check.

Published: 06 May 2020

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Applications Open for Bounce Back Scheme for Business Loans

Small businesses can apply for a Government backed loan of up to £50,000, with no interest charged or repayments needed in the first twelve months. Some self-employed workers and limited company directors may be able to use this as income support.

Published: 06 May 2020

Findings From Latest MU Impact Survey Covered on Sky News

Sky News covered the findings from our latest survey, which suggests that over a third of musicians will fall short of the criteria required for the Government’s assistance schemes.

Published: 06 May 2020

Video Message From Author Philip Pullman for Bidders on MU Auction

Our auction to raise money for the MU Coronavirus Hardship Fund has been growing and growing. This week, author Philip Pullman recorded a video message to encourage bidding on the item he donated.

Published: 06 May 2020

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Impact Survey Identifies Key Gaps in Current Government Support for Self-Employed Workers

Our survey has found that a significant number of our members – the majority of whom are self-employed – will struggle financially, with two-in-five (38%) falling short of the criteria required for the Government’s assistance schemes.

Published: 05 May 2020

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Three-Month Subscription Holiday Scheme Opens for Applications

MU members in dire financial need due to disruption from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic can now apply for a three-month break in their subscription fees.

Published: 04 May 2020

Leading Live Music Workshops Online: From Hysterical Disasters to Lifting Spirits

Mike Simpson, co-founder of Inspire-works, talks us through his own personal trial and error learning experience of setting up group lessons online, and the surprise benefits that he’s discovered.

Published: 04 May 2020

Scottish Government Opens Hardship Fund for the Newly Self Employed

As part of its second phase of funding to mitigate the effects of COVID-19, the Scottish Government have put £34M behind a hardship fund for those due to miss out on UK Government funding due to being newly self-employed.

Published: 04 May 2020

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Call for Evidence From Those Missing out on SEISS Due to Maternity Leave

Campaign group Pregnant Then Screwed are calling on those whose Self Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) claim has been affected by maternity leave. Due to the massive response to their campaign so far, the Government’s deadline for evidence has been extended.

Published: 04 May 2020

MU Supports Music Venue Trust’s Save Our Venues Campaign

This week the Music Venue Trust (MVT) launched its Save Our Venues campaign. Due to the COVID-19 lockdown, venues are facing real hardship with many threatened with closure as Government measures start to run out.

Published: 01 May 2020

Advice on Public Charge Designations for Musicians in the USA on Visas

Our friends at Tamizdat are offering Pro-Bono advice for musicians, who at the time of lockdown may have been working in the United States of America (USA) under a visa, and are concerned about whether a public charge designation could affect them.

Published: 01 May 2020

International Day of Families: Recognising Those Falling Through Gaps in the Government’s Response

MU Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Official John Shortell highlights “the impact Coronavirus is having on those with families and how the Government’s response to the pandemic, especially in relation to freelancers with families, reinforces disadvantages.”

Published: 01 May 2020

AIM to Hold Free Virtual Conference on Independent Music

Following the success of its first virtual conference, AIM Sync, trade body The Association of Independent Music (AIM) has announced the transition of its Great Escape Conference programme, ‘AIM House’, to a full-day virtual event.

Published: 01 May 2020

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Three-Month Subscription Holiday Announced for Members in Financial Hardship

In response to the widespread cancellation of work that has hit our profession as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we have decided to offer a three-month subscription holiday to those who are in dire financial need.

Published: 30 April 2020

Soon to be Released Statistics Paint a Stark Picture of Musicians Left Behind by the Government’s Support Schemes

MU Head of Communications & Government Relations Isabelle Gutierrez reports on how our recent impact survey shows that the percentage of those the Government claims will be protected by the Self-employed Income Support Scheme “is categorically not the case for musicians”.

Published: 29 April 2020

Rockschool Pledges to Donate £5 to NHS for Every Exam Entry

Rockschool, who provide graded exams for contemporary musicians of all levels, are holding their next exam period online to reduce disruption to teachers and students during the coronavirus pandemic.

Published: 29 April 2020

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Make Music Day Goes Digital

Make Music Day is an annual set of music events that takes place around the world on the longest day of the year – 21 June. This year participants are being encouraged to host and engage with events online.

Published: 29 April 2020

New Telephone Support Network For Musicians

Musicians feeling isolated and anxious can sign up to the Royal Society of Musicians’ (RSM’s) Coronavirus Support Network to chat with other musicians.

Published: 27 April 2020

The Government’s Self-Employment Support Extended to Musicians on Work Visas

Last week, the Home Office confirmed that the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) is available to migrants who are self-employed and have no recourse to public funds.

Published: 27 April 2020

Northern Ireland Launches Support Fund for Arts Sector

Northern Ireland's Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey MLA has announced funding of £1.5 million to support individuals and organisations in the Arts Sector in response to Covid-19.

Published: 27 April 2020

Music Support Hosts 12 Step Support Groups Online

Music Support is launching weekly online support group meetings to allow the music industry’s 12 Step recovery community to continue to connect during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Published: 27 April 2020

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A Minute's Silence for Key Workers on International Worker’s Memorial Day

Trades Union members and others are encouraged to observe a minute’s silence on Tuesday 28 April at 11:00 am – to pay tribute to the key workers who have lost their lives to the coronavirus pandemic.

Published: 27 April 2020

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Help DCMS Understand What Help Is Needed by Taking Survey

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is calling for participants for its survey on the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.

Published: 27 April 2020

General Secretary Term Extension

The Chair of the MU’s Executive Committee (EC), Dave Lee, explains how the EC made a unanimous decision to extend the General Secretary’s term of office.

Published: 25 April 2020

Live Rates Released for Members Planning Gigs Later in the Year

We’ve published new live rates for 2020-2021 which may be useful to members when planning for work past the disruption caused by COVID-19.

Published: 24 April 2020

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Jumping into Online Teaching: Points to Consider

Rick Finlay, aiming to answer a few questions, and arming us to "get stuck in and see what happens".

Published: 22 April 2020

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Pressing for Financial Support for Musicians, a Lobbying Update

MU Head of Communications & Government Relations Isabelle Gutierrez reports, “Parliament is now back from recess, albeit in a largely digital format. We have already been in touch with MPs to ask them to question the Government on our behalf.”

Published: 22 April 2020

Crew Nation Fund Opens to Support Live Music Crews

Live Nation have opened a fund to protect those who work behind the scenes to make live music happen. Applications are open to anyone who have been financially impacted from shows originally scheduled to take place in March or April 2020.

Published: 22 April 2020

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Creative Scotland Opens Bridging Bursary for Second Phase of Requests

Creative Scotland have announced an extra £2M of funding, open to individual artists and freelancers in Scotland who have lost income from their creative work due to COVID-19.

Published: 21 April 2020

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Les Misérables Downloads to Raise Money for the MU Coronavirus Hardship Fund

We’re welcoming the news that a concert production of Les Misérables, filmed at the Gielgud Theatre in the West End, is to become available as a digital download as part of a charity initiative from Cameron Mackintosh.

Published: 21 April 2020

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Recording from Home: Working as a Session Musician Remotely

Trumpet player, contractor, and executive director of Music Creation Paul Spong talks about remote sessions in the time of Covid-19, what you need for your home setup, and lessons he’s learned along the way.

Published: 20 April 2020

First Aid Theory Courses Available Online

For members who were interested in taking First Aid training earlier this year, London First Aid Training are offering two accredited online First Aid Theory courses.

Published: 20 April 2020

Do It Differently Fund from Help Musicians Adapts to COVID-19

The Covid-19 round of the Do It Differently Fund recognises that musicians are having to work in innovative ways due to the restrictions around social distancing.

Published: 20 April 2020

Opt-in to Receive an MU Diary in 2021

To reduce paper waste, we are asking members to opt-in to receive a copy of the MU diary later this year for 2021. The deadline for opting in is approaching, please let us know by 27 April 2020.

Published: 20 April 2020

12 Social Media Tips For Musicians and Bands During Lockdown

Sean Adams, founder of Drowned in Sound and Social Media Producer for BBC Radio 6 Music, talks us through how to use lockdown to work on your social media.

Published: 17 April 2020

8 Tips on Using Radio to Boost Your Music Career from Isolation

Shell Zenner, a radio presenter, producer, and new-music obsessive talks us through how you can best use radio to your advantage during the coronavirus outbreak, generating income, reaching new audiences and building your presence.

Published: 17 April 2020

10 Tips on Recording and Streaming Your Live Show From Home

Bass player Steve Lawson is no stranger to streaming shows from his home. Here is his advice from setting up your equipment, to choosing the right streaming platform.

Published: 17 April 2020

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Advice for Employers and Reps on Domestic Abuse During Disruption from COVID-19

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has released an interactive guide on ways that you can spot, support and help stop victims from suffering further abuse.

Published: 16 April 2020

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Develop Your Music Business from Home with ‘Success Beyond the Score’ Podcast

This podcast series from saxophonist, musician, teacher, songwriter and entrepreneur Millicent Stephenson looks at ways that musicians can move ahead in the music business.

Published: 16 April 2020

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New Online Resources for Music Teachers

HMRC to Begin Contacting Those Eligible for the Self Employment Income Support Scheme

Applications Open for Bounce Back Scheme for Business Loans

Findings From Latest MU Impact Survey Covered on Sky News

Video Message From Author Philip Pullman for Bidders on MU Auction

Impact Survey Identifies Key Gaps in Current Government Support for Self-Employed Workers

Three-Month Subscription Holiday Scheme Opens for Applications

Leading Live Music Workshops Online: From Hysterical Disasters to Lifting Spirits

Scottish Government Opens Hardship Fund for the Newly Self Employed

Call for Evidence From Those Missing out on SEISS Due to Maternity Leave

MU Supports Music Venue Trust’s Save Our Venues Campaign

Advice on Public Charge Designations for Musicians in the USA on Visas

International Day of Families: Recognising Those Falling Through Gaps in the Government’s Response

AIM to Hold Free Virtual Conference on Independent Music

Three-Month Subscription Holiday Announced for Members in Financial Hardship

Soon to be Released Statistics Paint a Stark Picture of Musicians Left Behind by the Government’s Support Schemes

Rockschool Pledges to Donate £5 to NHS for Every Exam Entry

Make Music Day Goes Digital

New Telephone Support Network For Musicians

The Government’s Self-Employment Support Extended to Musicians on Work Visas

Northern Ireland Launches Support Fund for Arts Sector

Music Support Hosts 12 Step Support Groups Online

A Minute's Silence for Key Workers on International Worker’s Memorial Day

Help DCMS Understand What Help Is Needed by Taking Survey

General Secretary Term Extension

Live Rates Released for Members Planning Gigs Later in the Year

Jumping into Online Teaching: Points to Consider

Pressing for Financial Support for Musicians, a Lobbying Update

Crew Nation Fund Opens to Support Live Music Crews

Creative Scotland Opens Bridging Bursary for Second Phase of Requests

Les Misérables Downloads to Raise Money for the MU Coronavirus Hardship Fund

Recording from Home: Working as a Session Musician Remotely

First Aid Theory Courses Available Online

Do It Differently Fund from Help Musicians Adapts to COVID-19

Opt-in to Receive an MU Diary in 2021

12 Social Media Tips For Musicians and Bands During Lockdown

8 Tips on Using Radio to Boost Your Music Career from Isolation

10 Tips on Recording and Streaming Your Live Show From Home

Advice for Employers and Reps on Domestic Abuse During Disruption from COVID-19

Develop Your Music Business from Home with ‘Success Beyond the Score’ Podcast