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It's Heart Unions Week: Here's What We're Thankful For

It’s Heart Unions Week! A celebration of trade unions and the work they do every day giving people a voice at work and in the halls of power.

Published: 15 February 2020

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Join the Call Against City of Edinburgh Council’s Incapacitating Music Service Cuts

Members and music lovers are encouraged to sign our petition, calling on City of Edinburgh Council to let every child learn music, in the wake of the council’s proposition of significant cuts to its instrumental music service.

Published: 14 February 2020

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The MU Partners up With ‘Learn to Play Day’ for Second Year Running

Learn to Play Day is a nationwide initiative to get people of all ages and abilities playing a musical instrument and will take place on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 March 2020.

Published: 14 February 2020

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PPL Report Record High of £86.7m in International Collections

The MU today welcomed the news that music licensing company PPL has collected £86.7m in international monies in 2019 and achieved a growth of £15.8m on the total secured in 2018.

Published: 07 February 2020

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MU Orchestral Conference Focuses on Support Needed for Sustainable Careers

The fifth annual MU Orchestral Conference was held in Manchester last week. It focused on sustainable careers – from supporting musicians’ mental and physical health to reaffirming Orchestras’ fundamental place in society.

Published: 07 February 2020

MU Nominates Keir Starmer as Leader and Rosena Allin-Khan as Deputy Leader of the Labour Party

The MU has announced its nomination of Sir Keir Starmer as Leader and former MU member Dr Rosena Allin-Khan as Deputy Leader for the upcoming Labour Party leadership elections.

Published: 06 February 2020

Concern Over Threat to Future of BBC Funding

The MU is concerned by the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Nicky Morgan’s confirmation that the government is considering the removal of the BBC licence fee over the long-term yesterday morning.

Published: 06 February 2020

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MU Signs Up to Keychange Initiative and Pledges to Work Towards Fifty-fifty Gender Representation

PRS Foundation’s Keychange initiative has now opened up to organisations within the music industry, having previously focused on music festivals and major events.

Published: 05 February 2020

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Benedetti Foundation Opens Applications for Teacher Training and Student Workshop Weekend in Dundee

The Benedetti Foundation will be back in Scotland in March, with their next full Benedetti Sessions weekend taking place in Caird Hall, Dundee.

Published: 03 February 2020

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The Fight to Protect Musicians’ Rights Continues Beyond Brexit Day

The UK is out of the European Union as of Friday 31 January. But the fight to protect musicians working in the EU is far from over. More than ever, the campaign for the Musicians’ Passport needs your support.

Published: 31 January 2020

MU Express Their Delight at Council’s Rates Cut for Iconic 100 Club

The MU is delighted to learn that Westminster Council has today acted to secure the long-term future of London’s legendary 100 Club with an announcement that the venue will be offered 100% Business Rate Relief from 1 April 2020.

Published: 29 January 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 County 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: 27 January 2020

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Business Rates for Grassroots Music Venues Have Been Slashed

Following intensive lobbying from across the UK music industry, the Government have announced details of a 50% reduction in business rates for small and medium sized grassroots music venues.

Published: 27 January 2020

6 MPs on Working in the EU post-Brexit and the Musicians’ Passport

The MU is fighting for a Musicians’ Passport so that you can keep working in the EU post-Brexit. And it looks like the message is getting through.

Published: 27 January 2020

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Release of Charter for Visiting Music Teachers to Help Schools Provide the Best Support

The MU has produced a Charter for Visiting Music Teachers (VMTs) in joint partnership with the NEU, to set out what VMTs require from schools to do their jobs effectively.

Published: 23 January 2020

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Tell Your New MP About the Musicians’ Passport

The MU is fighting for musicians’ rights to keep working in the EU post-Brexit. We’re calling for a Musicians’ Passport – and more than 40,000 people have signed the petition to show their support.

Published: 22 January 2020

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ENO Opens Applications for BAME Orchestra Fellowship to Better Reflect Under Represented Musicians

English National Opera (ENO) are recruiting five new string players from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) background in a positive effort to ensure their Orchestra more fairly reflects our society.

Published: 20 January 2020

Registering to Vote in the Labour Party Leadership Election

MU members should be aware that they are not automatically eligible to vote in the up coming Labour Party leadership election. Members who wish to vote will need to complete the following steps.

Published: 13 January 2020

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Bread & Roses Songwriting and Spoken Word Award 2020 Open for Entries

The Bread & Roses Songwriting and Spoken Word Award 2020 is open for entries, with five prizes of £100 each up for grabs. The deadline for entries is 14 February 2020.

Published: 08 January 2020

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Possible Delays Entering the US for Iranian Nationals

Performing artists who are Iranian nationals or individuals of Iranian descent should anticipate delays entering the US.

Published: 07 January 2020

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Flybe Amends Cabin Baggage to Allow for Small Instruments

Flybe has listened to the concerns of musicians, and following a letter sent by the MU late last year, has amended its cabin baggage terms and conditions to accommodate small instruments.

Published: 06 January 2020

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Change in Flybe’s Musical Instruments on Planes Policy

The MU was disappointed to learn that Flybe’s Musical Instrument Policy has recently been updated, to the detriment of musicians travelling with their instruments.

Published: 16 December 2019

Next Steps for Musicians Following the General Election

The Conservatives have won an overall majority in the general election. It’s now almost certain that we will get a Tory Brexit, which means musicians are likely to face new barriers to working in the EU post-Brexit.

Published: 13 December 2019

Tribute to Kenneth Howell, Trumpet and Flugal Horn Player

This tribute to MU member Kenneth Howell has been provided by his wife Deirdre Howell.

Published: 13 December 2019

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Members’ Discount for Association of Independent Music Conference 2020

The Association of Independent Music (AIM) have confirmed that MU members can claim a discount to their flagship conference in February, alongside their announcement that 2020’s conference will be going ‘panel-less’.

Published: 10 December 2019

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7 Things That will Help Your Networking Work Harder for You

Networking is an essential skill for working in the music industry. For some people it’s a lot of fun, for others it feels a little more like hard work.

Published: 10 December 2019

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Tribute to Duncan Lamont

This tribute for celebrated Scottish jazz saxophonist Duncan Lamont, has been written by his son, Duncan Lamont Jnr.

Published: 06 December 2019

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16 Days of Activism with UN Women: a Safe Space for Reporting

A recent MU survey revealed 48% of musicians have experienced sexual harassment at work. Over 85% did not report it.

Published: 06 December 2019

Details for CITES Rosewood Exemption Announced

The MU has learnt today that the CITES rosewood exemptions – which were agreed on at the last CITES meeting in Geneva – will take effect from 14 December 2019.

Published: 06 December 2019

Quiz Your Candidates: Make Sure You’re Voting for the Best Deal for Musicians

In a matter of weeks, the UK will be going to the polls for the third time in four years. The reason? The EU referendum in June 2016, which irrevocably changed our country and our politics and has made it almost impossible for parliament to agree or to function properly.

Published: 04 December 2019

16 Days of Activism with UN Women: Protected Characteristics

Over 48% of Musicians’ Union members surveyed have experienced sexual harassment at work. Shockingly, a third of those people say their harassment was related to a protected characteristic, and another 21% said they were not sure.

Published: 03 December 2019

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Third Party Harassment at Work: Protect Freelancers Too

You might have heard about the Musicians’ Union’s campaign to Protect Freelancers Too. In a recent survey of MU members, 48% told us they have experienced sexual harassment at work.

Published: 29 November 2019

Why the Musicians' Union is Supporting #16Days and UN Women's Stand Against Rape Culture

Musicians’ Union Deputy General Secretary Naomi Pohl looks at how the MU is tackling sexual harassment in musicians’ workplaces, creating Safe Space for musicians to be heard and campaigning to ensure that everyone has an equal level of protection from sexual harassment.

Published: 25 November 2019

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MU Launches The Young Freelancer’s Guide to Mental Health and the Music Industry

The Young Freelancer’s Guide to Mental Health and the Music Industry looks at common challenges facing freelance musicians, strategies for meeting them, and how to access support.

Published: 22 November 2019

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Music Industry Contributes £5.2 Billion to UK Economy – new figures reveal

UK Music’s inaugural Music By Numbers report was published today (20 November) and reveals the key role music plays in the economy.

Published: 20 November 2019

Advice for Touring Musicians on US Court Ruling Against Device Probe

Have you ever tried entered the United States and had your smartphone or laptop searched? If so that has now been disallowed.

Published: 18 November 2019

Anna Calvi Announced as Ambassador for Independent Venue Week Alongside Plans for Their Seventh Year

Independent Venue Week has announced Anna Calvi as Ambassador for their seventh year.

Published: 14 November 2019

Liverpool Philharmonic and British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM) Announce New Clinic Dates

A new partnership between BAPAM and Liverpool Philharmonic is providing free Performing Arts Medicine Clinics at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, new clinic dates have just been announced.

Published: 14 November 2019

Band Involved in Legal Struggle After Name Trademarked Without Their Permission

Because of a trademark registration the original Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band were no longer able to record an album or perform a concert under their own name. They have now won back their name.

Published: 11 November 2019

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Music Education Hubs to Receive Another Year’s Funding

The MU welcomes the government’s announcement of another year’s funding for music education hubs.

Published: 06 November 2019

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It's Heart Unions Week: Here's What We're Thankful For

Join the Call Against City of Edinburgh Council’s Incapacitating Music Service Cuts

The MU Partners up With ‘Learn to Play Day’ for Second Year Running

PPL Report Record High of £86.7m in International Collections

MU Orchestral Conference Focuses on Support Needed for Sustainable Careers

MU Nominates Keir Starmer as Leader and Rosena Allin-Khan as Deputy Leader of the Labour Party

Concern Over Threat to Future of BBC Funding

MU Signs Up to Keychange Initiative and Pledges to Work Towards Fifty-fifty Gender Representation

Benedetti Foundation Opens Applications for Teacher Training and Student Workshop Weekend in Dundee

The Fight to Protect Musicians’ Rights Continues Beyond Brexit Day

MU Express Their Delight at Council’s Rates Cut for Iconic 100 Club

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

Business Rates for Grassroots Music Venues Have Been Slashed

6 MPs on Working in the EU post-Brexit and the Musicians’ Passport

Release of Charter for Visiting Music Teachers to Help Schools Provide the Best Support

Tell Your New MP About the Musicians’ Passport

ENO Opens Applications for BAME Orchestra Fellowship to Better Reflect Under Represented Musicians

Registering to Vote in the Labour Party Leadership Election

Bread & Roses Songwriting and Spoken Word Award 2020 Open for Entries

Possible Delays Entering the US for Iranian Nationals

Flybe Amends Cabin Baggage to Allow for Small Instruments

Change in Flybe’s Musical Instruments on Planes Policy

Next Steps for Musicians Following the General Election

Tribute to Kenneth Howell, Trumpet and Flugal Horn Player

Members’ Discount for Association of Independent Music Conference 2020

7 Things That will Help Your Networking Work Harder for You

Tribute to Duncan Lamont

16 Days of Activism with UN Women: a Safe Space for Reporting

Details for CITES Rosewood Exemption Announced

Quiz Your Candidates: Make Sure You’re Voting for the Best Deal for Musicians

16 Days of Activism with UN Women: Protected Characteristics

Third Party Harassment at Work: Protect Freelancers Too

Why the Musicians' Union is Supporting #16Days and UN Women's Stand Against Rape Culture

MU Launches The Young Freelancer’s Guide to Mental Health and the Music Industry

Music Industry Contributes £5.2 Billion to UK Economy – new figures reveal

Advice for Touring Musicians on US Court Ruling Against Device Probe

Anna Calvi Announced as Ambassador for Independent Venue Week Alongside Plans for Their Seventh Year

Liverpool Philharmonic and British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM) Announce New Clinic Dates

Band Involved in Legal Struggle After Name Trademarked Without Their Permission

Music Education Hubs to Receive Another Year’s Funding