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Musicians’ Union (MU) launches Fair Engagement Guide for Performing and Touring with Featured Artists

New Musicians’ Union Live Advice

The MU launches Fair Engagement Guide for Performing and Touring with Featured Artists.

Published: 28 March 2019

Release of New Report on Music Education in Scotland Highlights Concerns

The new research project pulls together findings and recommendations for music education in Scotland.

Published: 28 March 2019

Monthly Feldenkrais classes starting from May 2019

The Musicians’ Union (MU) will be holding a series of workshops exploring how your habits of movement can constrain your potential – both on and off the stage.

Published: 28 March 2019

Members’ Discount Available on Music Education Toolkit ‘Music Tutor’s Hero’

‘Music Tutor’s Hero’ aims to help self-employed music teachers deliver interactive lessons for pupils and parents whilst enhancing their teaching business.

Published: 28 March 2019

Three event participants sit under a slide reading

Home of Metal Symposium and Workshop: Call for Papers and Workshop Participants

Home of Metal is a celebration of the music that was born in Birmingham. It’s exhibitions and events seek to join the dots between music, social history, visual art and fan cultures to produce a new perspective on Heavy Metal.

Published: 28 March 2019

Musicians’ Union Welcomes Copyright Directive Success

The Musicians’ Union (MU) is delighted that the European Parliament has passed the final Copyright Directive text.

Published: 26 March 2019

Musicians’ Union Welcomes Brexit Delay

The Musicians’ Union (MU) has welcomed the European Union’s (EU) offer to postpone Brexit beyond 29 March. We had real concerns that parliament would not come to an agreement in time to avoid a No Deal scenario.

Published: 21 March 2019

MU and ABO launch Manifesto for British Orchestras

The MU and the ABO have created a joint Manifesto for British Orchestras and are collectively inviting orchestras to sign up.

Published: 21 March 2019

Report Released Recommending that Government Must Act Now to Protect Music

A new report from the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee says the Government must act now to protect music. The Musicians’ Union (MU) is delighted to see the inquiry take on board our concerns about working in the European Union (EU) post-Brexit.

Published: 20 March 2019

Breaking the Class Ceiling: Social Mobility

The Performers’ Alliance All Party Parliamentary Group is looking into social mobility in the creative sector, including music.

Published: 19 March 2019

Call for Members Working as Traditional Musicians in Scotland to Complete Survey

The Traditional Music Forum has launched a survey which aims to capture the economic realities for traditional and folk musicians in Scotland today.

Published: 18 March 2019

Musicians in the Midlands Encouraged to Take Part in Arts Council England Research Survey

Arts Council England (ACE) are running a survey to identify and assess the challenges, opportunities and funding needs within the Midlands’ music scene, enabling them to target future support effectively.

Published: 18 March 2019

Win a Goodie Bag by Completing a SkillCheck Quiz with Unionlearn

SkillCheck is a tool created by unionlearn for the use of unions to help deliver learning in the workplace.

Published: 18 March 2019

Musicians’ Union Support for the People’s Vote March

The Musicians' Union (MU) will have a presence at the People’s Vote march in London on 23 March, and has t-shirts and placards available for members who plan to attend.

Published: 15 March 2019

A Tribute to John Edney

A tribute to John Edney, 30 August 1935 – 23 January 2019. Compiled from tributes by Nigel Douglas, Steve Dagg and John Smith.

Published: 14 March 2019

Mentoring Scheme for Female MU Members Launched

The MU and shesaid.so have combined forces to support women in the industry by matching fellow musicians together, to help one another grow and succeed in their careers.

Published: 13 March 2019

Musicians’ Union to Attend Trades Union Congress Women’s Conference

The Musicians’ Union (MU) is delighted to be attending Trades Union Congress (TUC) Women’s Conference once again this Women’s History Month.

Published: 07 March 2019

Young Guns Network Talks Sponsorship and Finding Funding

Young Guns Network’s latest panel looked at sponsorship and how you can find funding for new releases, events and other music industry projects.

Published: 06 March 2019

Labour Party Backs a Second Referendum

The Musicians’ Union (MU) welcomes Jeremy Corbyn’s announcement that the Labour Party backs a second referendum, in line with Labour policy decided by members and affiliate trade unions at Labour Party Conference in September.

Published: 28 February 2019

Cross-party Support Gathered for UK Music’s Call on Chancellor to Help Music Venues with Business Rate Rebate

The Musicians’ Union (MU) welcomes news of cross-party support from senior MPs following UK Music’s call for grassroots music venues to be eligible to apply for business rates discounts.

Published: 27 February 2019

New Research Highlights Growing Gender Gap in Pop Music

New research from the BBC is putting the spotlight on the gender gap in the pop music. Musicians’ Union (MU) National Organiser for Scotland & Northern Ireland Caroline Sewell spoke to BBC Radio Scotland about the challenges women in pop face.

Published: 21 February 2019

Tentative Agreement Reached on the EU's Copyright Framework

The Musicians’ Union (MU) welcomes the news that European decision-makers have reached a tentative agreement to bring the EU’s copyright framework into the 21st century.

Published: 15 February 2019

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Stand Up to Zero-Hours Contracts this HeartUnions Week

This HeartUnions Week, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) is calling on you to take a stand against zero-hours contracts.

Published: 11 February 2019

UK Council of Music Makers’ Urgent Call for Negotiators to Proceed With the Copyright Directive

The Copyright Directive is under immediate threat from lobbying. The UK Council of Music Makers, of which the MU is a member, is urgently calling on negotiators to proceed with the Copyright Directive.

Published: 08 February 2019

Petition for UK Ivory Bill Exemption to Protect the Trade and Value of Antique Bows

There are concerns that the UK Ivory Bill, which is due to come into force later in 2019, will cause significant issues for owners of antique bows. A petition is in circulation, calling for a new exemption to be added.

Published: 07 February 2019

Scottish Trades Union Congress Opens Survey on Mental Health in the Workplace for #TimeToTalk Day

The survey aims to look at the root causes of mental ill health in work, how to challenge these, and wider societal issues around mental health.

Published: 07 February 2019

Transmission Fund From Help Musicians UK Opens for Applications

The Transmission Fund provides grants of £500 - £1,500 to fund opportunities that focus on developing your artistic practice and furthering your professional development at a crucial point in your career.

Published: 06 February 2019

Protest to Be Held by Local School Students Against Midlothian Council’s Decision to Axe Instrument Tuition

A musical flash mob will be gathering on Tuesday 12 February outside the council chambers in Dalkeith, to protest Midlothian Council’s recently announced plan to axe music tuition in its schools.

Published: 05 February 2019

Music Licensing Organisation PPL Announces Largest Ever Annual International Collection

PPL has announced that their international collection has grown over 40 per cent from 2017 to 2018. The Musicians’ Union welcomes this announcement as excellent news for their members.

Published: 04 February 2019

Musicians’ Union Responds with Anger to Plan by Midlothian Council to Sever Music Tuition in its Schools

The MU has expressed its consternation at the announcement by Midlothian Council that it is set to entirely axe all musical instrument tuition in its schools - bar for children who are studying for Higher or National Five exams in the subject.

Published: 04 February 2019

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LGBT+ History Month: Composer Hillman Mondegreen

LGBT+ History Month explores the history, celebrates the present, and looks to the future of LGBT+ people in the UK. Hillman Mondegreen, composer for Ephemerals, explores.

Published: 31 January 2019

Musicians’ Union Meets With PledgeMusic to Discuss Outstanding Payments

The Musicians’ Union (MU) met today with crowdfunding platform PledgeMusic, to discuss outstanding payments owed to musicians.

Published: 30 January 2019

Musicians Required for Research into use of Backing Tracks and Stems in Live Performance

Are you a touring musician, regularly record commercial audio, or both? The Recording & Broadcasting section is actively seeking members to help find out more about the use of backing tracks and stems – particularly on tours.

Published: 29 January 2019

Musicians Will Need to be Aware of New Ultra Low Emission Zone in Central London

An Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) will be in place in central London from 8 April 2019.

Published: 22 January 2019

2019 Rates Increase for Arranging, Music Preparation and Orchestration

The Musicians’ Union Executive Committee have endorsed a 3.3% increase for the General Terms & Conditions for Arranging, Music Preparation and Orchestration rates.

Published: 21 January 2019

MU Expresses Concern as Newham Council Seeks to Cancel Music Education Scheme

Concerns have been raised by the Musicians’ Union (MU) over a consultation launched by the London Borough of Newham Council, which seeks to scrap its ‘Every Child a Musician’ programme.

Published: 17 January 2019

Musicians' Union Welcomes Result of Vote on Withdrawal Agreement

Theresa May’s proposed Withdrawal Agreement has tonight been soundly defeated in the House of Commons.

Published: 15 January 2019

Join the MU on the Save Gwdihw March

Musicians’ Union (MU) members are encouraged to join a march on Saturday, 19 January, to protect Cardiff grassroots music venue Gwdihw.

Published: 14 January 2019

MU Welcomes Minister’s Call for Increased Investment in Music Education

The Musicians’ Union (MU) has welcomed the statement by Nick Gibb, Minister of State at the Department for Education, published today in The Times.

Published: 11 January 2019

Free Folk Workshop for 12-18 Year Olds in Somerset

An exciting opportunity has opened up for talented young musicians to learn from National Youth Folk Ensemble leaders and inspirational folk performers Sam Sweeney and Rob Harbron, at this free workshop.

Published: 09 January 2019

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New Musicians’ Union Live Advice

Release of New Report on Music Education in Scotland Highlights Concerns

Monthly Feldenkrais classes starting from May 2019

Members’ Discount Available on Music Education Toolkit ‘Music Tutor’s Hero’

Home of Metal Symposium and Workshop: Call for Papers and Workshop Participants

Musicians’ Union Welcomes Copyright Directive Success

Musicians’ Union Welcomes Brexit Delay

MU and ABO launch Manifesto for British Orchestras

Report Released Recommending that Government Must Act Now to Protect Music

Breaking the Class Ceiling: Social Mobility

Call for Members Working as Traditional Musicians in Scotland to Complete Survey

Musicians in the Midlands Encouraged to Take Part in Arts Council England Research Survey

Win a Goodie Bag by Completing a SkillCheck Quiz with Unionlearn

Musicians’ Union Support for the People’s Vote March

A Tribute to John Edney

Mentoring Scheme for Female MU Members Launched

Musicians’ Union to Attend Trades Union Congress Women’s Conference

Young Guns Network Talks Sponsorship and Finding Funding

Labour Party Backs a Second Referendum

Cross-party Support Gathered for UK Music’s Call on Chancellor to Help Music Venues with Business Rate Rebate

New Research Highlights Growing Gender Gap in Pop Music

Tentative Agreement Reached on the EU's Copyright Framework

Stand Up to Zero-Hours Contracts this HeartUnions Week

UK Council of Music Makers’ Urgent Call for Negotiators to Proceed With the Copyright Directive

Petition for UK Ivory Bill Exemption to Protect the Trade and Value of Antique Bows

Scottish Trades Union Congress Opens Survey on Mental Health in the Workplace for #TimeToTalk Day

Transmission Fund From Help Musicians UK Opens for Applications

Protest to Be Held by Local School Students Against Midlothian Council’s Decision to Axe Instrument Tuition

Music Licensing Organisation PPL Announces Largest Ever Annual International Collection

Musicians’ Union Responds with Anger to Plan by Midlothian Council to Sever Music Tuition in its Schools

LGBT+ History Month: Composer Hillman Mondegreen

Musicians’ Union Meets With PledgeMusic to Discuss Outstanding Payments

Musicians Required for Research into use of Backing Tracks and Stems in Live Performance

Musicians Will Need to be Aware of New Ultra Low Emission Zone in Central London

2019 Rates Increase for Arranging, Music Preparation and Orchestration

MU Expresses Concern as Newham Council Seeks to Cancel Music Education Scheme

Musicians' Union Welcomes Result of Vote on Withdrawal Agreement

Join the MU on the Save Gwdihw March

MU Welcomes Minister’s Call for Increased Investment in Music Education

Free Folk Workshop for 12-18 Year Olds in Somerset