Take Action for Free Movement in the EU post-Brexit #WorkingInTheEU The Musicians’ Union (MU) is campaigning for musicians’ right to travel freely and easily in the European Union (EU). Published: 12 June 2017 Read more about Take Action for Free Movement in the EU post-Brexit #WorkingInTheEU
Fair Remuneration from Streaming The Musicians’ Union (MU) continues to lobby at the European Union (EU) and UK levels for fair remuneration for performers and songwriters from streaming. Here’s why, and how it affects you. Published: 06 June 2017 Read more about Fair Remuneration from Streaming
MPs & Peers: Please Support Musicians Working in the EU The Musicians’ Union (MU) is calling on MPs to support musicians working in the EU – share the pledge! #WorkingInTheEU Published: 02 June 2017 Read more about MPs & Peers: Please Support Musicians Working in the EU
MU included in The Short Guide to Accessible Music Education The Musicians’ Union (MU) is now included in the latest edition of The Short Guide to Accessible Music Education. Published: 02 June 2017 Read more about MU included in The Short Guide to Accessible Music Education
Trade unionism in action at the Royal Opera House Members of the Royal Opera House Orchestra have voted in favour of taking a lower pay increase for 2016 - to fund an improved pension scheme for new and future colleagues. Published: 31 May 2017 Read more about Trade unionism in action at the Royal Opera House
General Election 2017 The Musicians’ Union (MU) is pleased by many of the policies in the Labour manifesto, and that the Labour Party has acknowledged major concerns that musicians have around Brexit. Published: 31 May 2017 Read more about General Election 2017
Edinburgh’s Studio 24 Closes its Doors Studio 24 has closed its doors after 25 years, with the development of residential flats next to the venue. The Musicians’ Union continues to call and campaign for Agent of Change in Scotland. Published: 30 May 2017 Read more about Edinburgh’s Studio 24 Closes its Doors
Memorial Service for Tom Edwards The memorial service for former bassist and MU Executive Committee member Tom Edwards will be taking place on the afternoon of Friday 2 June at Thornhill Crematorium, Cardiff. Published: 30 May 2017 Read more about Memorial Service for Tom Edwards
Beginner’s Guide to Brexit at The Great Escape Musicians’ Union (MU) Assistant General Secretary Naomi Pohl represented MU members at the Beginner’s Guide to Brexit panel at The Great Escape. Here are some of the highlights… Published: 30 May 2017 Read more about Beginner’s Guide to Brexit at The Great Escape
Save Womanby Street Campaign Victory Save Womanby Street campaigners in Wales have won a significant victory in their battle to protect live music venues, as the Welsh government is set to revise its planning policy in line with the Agent of Change principle. Published: 23 May 2017 Read more about Save Womanby Street Campaign Victory
MU Success at TUC Disabled Workers’ Conference The MU is delighted to have attended the TUC’s Disabled Workers’ Conference, with delegates John and Heidi representing MU members. Published: 19 May 2017 Read more about MU Success at TUC Disabled Workers’ Conference
Air Canada Wins International Federation of Musicians Award Air Canada wins the newly-created FIM Airline of Choice Award for their exemplary policies on musicians travelling with instruments. Published: 19 May 2017 Read more about Air Canada Wins International Federation of Musicians Award
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia This year, we’re proud to be doing more than ever to support, engage and celebrate our LGBT+ members. Published: 17 May 2017 Read more about International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia
The Musicians’ Union Attends Save Womanby Street March to City Hall Over 1000 people, including a delegation from the Musicians’ Union, attended the highly successful Save Womanby Street march to Cardiff City Hall on Saturday 29 April. Published: 05 May 2017 Read more about The Musicians’ Union Attends Save Womanby Street March to City Hall
MU Success Supporting Precarious Workers at STUC 2017 STUC passes MU motion acknowledging the challenges of the gig economy, how we can better protect independent workers and grow the union movement. Published: 25 April 2017 Read more about MU Success Supporting Precarious Workers at STUC 2017
May Day Marches in Scotland & Northern Ireland Join a May Day March throughout Scotland and Northern Ireland at one of the following locations. Published: 25 April 2017 Read more about May Day Marches in Scotland & Northern Ireland
Midlands TUC Cultural Manifesto The Culture Manifesto aims to achieve a sustainable cultural economy, and provide long term work opportunities for musicians and other creative workers. Published: 24 April 2017 Read more about Midlands TUC Cultural Manifesto
Cardiff AMs call for Agent of Change to save city centre live music Two Cardiff AMs are calling on the Welsh Government to change planning laws in Wales to protect the future of live music venues in the centre of Cardiff. Published: 14 April 2017 Read more about Cardiff AMs call for Agent of Change to save city centre live music
Naomi Pohl becomes the Union's first female Assistant General Secretary Naomi Pohl has been appointed as MU Assistant General Secretary, Music Industry, and becomes the first female to join the Union’s team of senior officials in the Union’s 124-year history. Published: 11 April 2017 Read more about Naomi Pohl becomes the Union's first female Assistant General Secretary
TUC Black Workers Conference Supports Stop Rainbow Racism Campaign TUC Black Workers Conference voted to support the MU’s motion on the Stop Rainbow Racism Campaign and the anti-racism code of practice. Published: 10 April 2017 Read more about TUC Black Workers Conference Supports Stop Rainbow Racism Campaign
Save Stephen Campaign Raising Money to Help Musician Beat Cancer Musician Stephen Sykes was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma in February 2016. Donate via GoFundMe ot sign up to be a potential blood stem cell donor. Published: 10 April 2017 Read more about Save Stephen Campaign Raising Money to Help Musician Beat Cancer
MU success at TUC Young Workers’ Conference TUC Young Workers’ Conference supports MU motion on protecting freelance workers. Published: 07 April 2017 Read more about MU success at TUC Young Workers’ Conference
Music industry lobby government over Ivory Ban An exemption for musical instruments has been proposed to the planned ivory ban, which will be under consultation in April. Published: 07 April 2017 Read more about Music industry lobby government over Ivory Ban
Management Agreement Launched for New Artists and Managers The MU has joined forces with FAC and the MMF to create an example management agreement for use by newer artists and managers entering the industry. Published: 31 March 2017 Read more about Management Agreement Launched for New Artists and Managers
MU responds to Planning Application Adjacent to Iconic Cardiff Venue The MU has written to Cardiff Council expressing its concern over a planning application that puts iconic live music venue Clwb Ifor Bach at risk. Published: 31 March 2017 Read more about MU responds to Planning Application Adjacent to Iconic Cardiff Venue
Support Our Dirty Dancing Campaign on World Theatre Day MU members and live theatre fans are continuing to protest the current touring production Dirty Dancing. Support the campaign #KeepMusicLive Published: 27 March 2017 Read more about Support Our Dirty Dancing Campaign on World Theatre Day
Horace Trubridge wins MU General Secretary election Horace Trubridge has today been confirmed as the next General Secretary of the Musicians’ Union (MU). Published: 27 March 2017 Read more about Horace Trubridge wins MU General Secretary election
MU welcomes NUT/ATL merger The Musicians' Union (MU) looks forward to working with the new National Education Union (NEU) - the union formed by the NUT and ATL. Published: 22 March 2017 Read more about MU welcomes NUT/ATL merger
1 in 3 BAME people have witnessed or experienced racist abuse since Brexit vote, finds TUC poll 1 in 3 BAME people have witnessed or experienced racist abuse since Brexit vote, finds TUC poll. Published: 17 March 2017 Read more about 1 in 3 BAME people have witnessed or experienced racist abuse since Brexit vote, finds TUC poll
Tribute to Fran Hanley Fran Hanley, Music Education Official at the MU, was a committed trade unionist and a great friend to so many in the music industry. Here she is remembered with fondness by some of her colleagues and musicians. Published: 10 March 2017 Read more about Tribute to Fran Hanley
Increase in National Insurance (NI) contributions for the self-employed announced The Musicians’ Union (MU) will be arguing against measures announced in today’s budget that will see National Insurance Contributions by the self-employed rise. Published: 08 March 2017 Read more about Increase in National Insurance (NI) contributions for the self-employed announced
It’s Our NHS – a view from the demo MU Midlands Organiser Stephen Brown shares his experience marching for the NHS and why all MU members should care about the fight to save our national health service from further cuts. Published: 07 March 2017 Read more about It’s Our NHS – a view from the demo
BBC invests more in Scotland and Wales The BBC has announced a new TV channel in Scotland and an extra £8.5m a year in English language television programmes for Wales. Published: 02 March 2017 Read more about BBC invests more in Scotland and Wales
MU Supports WASPI Campaign Are you a woman born in the 1950s? You may have been detrimentally affected by the 2011 Pension Act. WASPI is campaigning for fairer treatment. Published: 02 March 2017 Read more about MU Supports WASPI Campaign
MU welcomes £1m National Endowment for Music Fund announced by the Welsh Government The Welsh Government has announced a new £1m endowment fund to encourage more children to become musicians. This is very welcome news. Published: 16 February 2017 Read more about MU welcomes £1m National Endowment for Music Fund announced by the Welsh Government
Heart Unions Week: I've been a member of the MU for 10 years To celebrate Heart Unions Week, we asked MU members what the Union means to them. Share the love using the hashtag #HeartUnions Published: 13 February 2017 Read more about Heart Unions Week: I've been a member of the MU for 10 years
Heart Unions Week: “By standing together we can realise a future we can be proud of” To celebrate Heart Unions Week, we asked MU members what the Union means to them. Share the love using the hashtag #HeartUnions Published: 10 February 2017 Read more about Heart Unions Week: “By standing together we can realise a future we can be proud of”
Heart Unions Week: “Being involved in the Musicians' Union means that my voice is heard” To celebrate Heart Unions Week, we asked MU members what the Union means to them. Share the love using the hashtag #HeartUnions Published: 09 February 2017 Read more about Heart Unions Week: “Being involved in the Musicians' Union means that my voice is heard”
Heart Unions Week: “Working together can take us all forwards” To celebrate Heart Unions Week, we asked MU members what the Union means to them. Share the love using the hashtag #HeartUnions Published: 08 February 2017 Read more about Heart Unions Week: “Working together can take us all forwards”
New Emissions Surcharge to be introduced in London London mayor responds to the consultation on proposals to tackle air quality in London. Published: 05 February 2017 Read more about New Emissions Surcharge to be introduced in London