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Join the Fight for Live Music in Theatre

This Young Workers’ Month (#YWM16), MU members and live music fans will be protesting outside Dirty Dancing showings across the UK. Here’s why, and why it matters to you.

Published: 04 November 2016

Rebekah Ubuntu: “Without the MU, the Music Industry Would Be a Confusing Dispersed Abyss"

Performance artist and musician Rebekah Ubuntu explains how she benefits from being a member of the MU.

Published: 02 November 2016

Sherika Sherard at home with music equipment

Sherika Sherard: "Joining the MU Made Me Feel Protected"

Singer-songwriter Sherika Sherard shares why she joined the Union, and how it feels to be an MU member.

Published: 26 October 2016

Image of the Diversity in Orchestras Debate

We Need to Talk About Diversity in Orchestras

Almost 15% of our population identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, but do our orchestras reflect this? Catch up with the highlights of our Black History Month panel.

Published: 24 October 2016

Upcoming Dirty Dancing Protests in the Midlands

Join MU members demonstrating in support of live music prior to performances of Dirty Dancing in Northampton, Stoke-on-Trent and Wolverhampton. Keep music live!

Published: 24 October 2016

Singer-songwriter Nadine Wild-Palmer: "If you are serious enough to invest in your career, The MU is a great place to start!"

Nadine Wild-Palmer shares how she found her voice, and how the Musicians' Union has supported her and her career.

Published: 20 October 2016

Why I joined the MU: Abi Jenaé

Abi Jenaé shares why she joined the Musicians’ Union, and how the Union has supported her career, in celebration of Black History Month.

Published: 17 October 2016

London Drum Show, Olympia, discounted ticket offer

The London Drum Show returns to London’s Olympia once more this year and MU members can benefit from a discounted advance ticket offer.

Published: 12 October 2016

MU fighting for musicians’ rights in the lead up to Brexit

As the Government now works towards Brexit, we would like to reassure members that we are doing everything in our power to protect musicians’ rights.

Published: 12 October 2016

Music is Audible in Edinburgh

We are delighted to report that the City of Edinburgh Council Licensing Board has agreed to revise the wording of the notorious ‘inaudibility’ clause.

Published: 10 October 2016

MU to Protest Dirty Dancing's ‘Dirty Dealing' - Aylesbury

The Musicians’ Union (MU) is holding a demonstration in support of live music in theatres, in Aylesbury, on Monday 19 September at 6pm.

Published: 16 September 2016

March to Save Passing Clouds from Closure

March with over 2000 people against the closure of Passing Clouds, a renowned multicultural live music venue in London.

Published: 15 September 2016

Judy Stakee’s Secrets to Writing a Song

Discover Judy Stakee’s secrets to songwriting success in our highlights from her recent “It all starts with a song!” workshop at MU HQ.

Published: 14 September 2016

Member only Read more about Judy Stakee’s Secrets to Writing a Song

MU EC Backing Owen Smith in Labour Leadership Contest

MU EC voted by a majority to endorse Owen Smith in the contest for leader of the Labour Party and explains its decisio

Published: 09 September 2016

MU Statement on Fabric

The Musicians’ Union (MU) is deeply disappointed by Islington Council’s decision to revoke Fabric’s license. Once again we see another renowned music venue close due to issues over licensing.

Published: 08 September 2016

MU to Protest at Dirty Dancing’s ‘Dirty Dealing’ – Dartford

The Musicians’ Union (MU) is holding a demonstration in support of live music in theatres, in Dartford, on Friday 2 September at 4pm.

Published: 01 September 2016

MU Executive Committee votes to endorse Owen Smith

The Musicians’ Union’s Executive Committee has voted to endorse Owen Smith MP in the contest for leader of the Labour Party.

Published: 05 August 2016

MU endorses Andy Burnham for Greater Manchester Metro Mayor.

The Musicians’ Union endorses Andy Burnham’s candidacy as Greater Manchester Metro Mayor.

Published: 07 July 2016

MU endorses Luciana Berger for Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor

The Musicians’ Union has endorsed Luciana Berger’s candidacy as Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor.

Published: 07 July 2016

Health and Wellbeing Month in association with Help Musicians UK, BAPAM and Musicians’ Union

For the entire month of August, Help Musicians UK (HMUK), the British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM) and the Musicians' Union (MU) will partner to provide a range of events about how to look after yourself as a professional musician.

Published: 07 July 2016

5 Strategies for Success, with FEU Training

What strategies do successful people use to achieve what they want? FEU Training explores 5 strategies for success, and how to apply them.

Published: 30 June 2016

MU Reacts to Vote to Leave European Union

We believe that the benefits of remaining for musicians were overwhelming and now have serious concerns about what the future holds for our members.

Published: 27 June 2016

The Musician as Fundraiser Shares Fundraising Best Practice

New videos from The Musician as Fundraiser project share musicians’ experiences fundraising for four UK orchestras.

Published: 24 June 2016

How to ‘get on’ at Festivals

Advice on applying for and getting the most out of festivals, from the MU and Association of Independent Festivals panel at Liverpool’s Sound City 2016.

Published: 23 June 2016

TUC LGBT Conferences Passes MU Motion on Access to PrEP

The MU motion to the Trades Union Congress’ annual LGBT Conference on access to PrEP passed unanimously.

Published: 23 June 2016

NUJ Scotland training courses open to MU members

The National Union of Journalists Scotland are running training opportunities in May, June and August which are open to MU members.

Published: 15 June 2016

Showcase Scotland Expo at Australian Music Week 2016

Applications are now open for a showcasing opportunity at Australian Music Week 2016 (AMW).

Published: 14 June 2016

MU statement on the BBC White Paper

The MU cautiously welcomes today’s statement on the BBC by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, John Whittingdale MP.

Published: 12 May 2016

Scaling back the BBC would be “devastating” for the private sector, TUC report warns

The TUC says that steps to weaken or undermine the BBC would cause real and lasting damage to the UK’s creative industries – the fastest growing sector of the UK economy.

Published: 10 May 2016

Help stop ticket resale abuse

The Musicians Union supports the work of the All Party Parliamentary Group on ticket abuse. Greater transparency and fairness is needed to avoid profiteering and exploitation of genuine music fans.

Published: 10 May 2016

Bands! Artists! Learn about funding for your music… with The Unsigned Guide

The Unsigned Guide’s Essential Guide to Music Funding is a free source of information summarising the options out there for emerging bands and artists.

Published: 06 May 2016

MU Hub Report highlights job losses for instrumental music teachers

The Musicians’ Union (MU) are today releasing their third report into the state of music education in England.

Published: 19 April 2016

Not Alone – Trade Union and Co-operative Solutions for Self-employed Workers

Pat Conaty, of Co-operatives UK, explores the role trade unions can play in support of the co-operative movement.

Published: 12 April 2016

Music for Youth National Partnership Award Winners

As part of the Union’s work supporting Music for Youth, the MU sponsors a National Partnership Award. Find out what the 2015 winners got up to.

Published: 12 April 2016

MU position on Europe

The MU has reaffirmed its support for Britain remaining part of the European Union.

Published: 04 April 2016

MU statement on the situation at the ENO

The MU expresses its dismay and disappointment regarding the news that Mark Wigglesworth has decided he is unable to continue as English National Opera Music Director.

Published: 29 March 2016

Essential Guide to Music Funding 2016

The Unsigned Guide’s Essential Guide to Music Funding 2016 features contributions from the MU, PRS for Music, Help Musicians UK, Arts Council England and more.

Published: 24 March 2016

Attitude is Everything State of Access Report 2016

Simple changes to online information provision could drastically improve the experiences of Deaf and disabled venue and festival goers, shows new report.

Published: 17 March 2016

Portrait of Rita Ray at Women in Music Panel

Women in Music Panel Offer Their Advice for #IWD2016

We asked each member of our International Women’s Day, Women in Music panel for the one piece of advice they would offer women working in the industry.

Published: 16 March 2016

Entertainment Unions Launch Alternative Vision for BBC

The Federation of Entertainment Unions (FEU) is launching its BBC Alternative White Paper in Parliament today (Tuesday 15 March).

Published: 15 March 2016

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Join the Fight for Live Music in Theatre

Rebekah Ubuntu: “Without the MU, the Music Industry Would Be a Confusing Dispersed Abyss"

Sherika Sherard: "Joining the MU Made Me Feel Protected"

We Need to Talk About Diversity in Orchestras

Upcoming Dirty Dancing Protests in the Midlands

Singer-songwriter Nadine Wild-Palmer: "If you are serious enough to invest in your career, The MU is a great place to start!"

Why I joined the MU: Abi Jenaé

London Drum Show, Olympia, discounted ticket offer

MU fighting for musicians’ rights in the lead up to Brexit

Music is Audible in Edinburgh

MU to Protest Dirty Dancing's ‘Dirty Dealing' - Aylesbury

March to Save Passing Clouds from Closure

Judy Stakee’s Secrets to Writing a Song

MU EC Backing Owen Smith in Labour Leadership Contest

MU Statement on Fabric

MU to Protest at Dirty Dancing’s ‘Dirty Dealing’ – Dartford

MU Executive Committee votes to endorse Owen Smith

MU endorses Andy Burnham for Greater Manchester Metro Mayor.

MU endorses Luciana Berger for Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor

Health and Wellbeing Month in association with Help Musicians UK, BAPAM and Musicians’ Union

5 Strategies for Success, with FEU Training

MU Reacts to Vote to Leave European Union

The Musician as Fundraiser Shares Fundraising Best Practice

How to ‘get on’ at Festivals

TUC LGBT Conferences Passes MU Motion on Access to PrEP

NUJ Scotland training courses open to MU members

Showcase Scotland Expo at Australian Music Week 2016

MU statement on the BBC White Paper

Scaling back the BBC would be “devastating” for the private sector, TUC report warns

Help stop ticket resale abuse

Bands! Artists! Learn about funding for your music… with The Unsigned Guide

MU Hub Report highlights job losses for instrumental music teachers

Not Alone – Trade Union and Co-operative Solutions for Self-employed Workers

Music for Youth National Partnership Award Winners

MU position on Europe

MU statement on the situation at the ENO

Essential Guide to Music Funding 2016

Attitude is Everything State of Access Report 2016

Women in Music Panel Offer Their Advice for #IWD2016

Entertainment Unions Launch Alternative Vision for BBC