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 Read more about Rebekah Ubuntu: “Without the MU, the Music Industry Would Be a Confusing Dispersed Abyss"
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 Read more about Sherika Sherard: "Joining the MU Made Me Feel Protected"
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 Read more about We Need to Talk About Diversity in Orchestras
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 Read more about 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!" Nadine Wild-Palmer shares how she found her voice, and how the Musicians' Union has supported her and her career. Published: 20 October 2016 Read more about 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 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 Read more about Why I joined the MU: Abi Jenaé
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 Read more about London Drum Show, Olympia, discounted ticket offer
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 Read more about MU fighting for musicians’ rights in the lead up to Brexit
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 Read more about Music is Audible in Edinburgh
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 Read more about MU to Protest Dirty Dancing's ‘Dirty Dealing' - Aylesbury
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 Read more about March to Save Passing Clouds from Closure
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 Read more about MU EC Backing Owen Smith in Labour Leadership Contest
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 Read more about MU Statement on Fabric
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 Read more about MU to Protest at Dirty Dancing’s ‘Dirty Dealing’ – Dartford
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 Read more about MU Executive Committee votes to endorse Owen Smith
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 Read more about MU endorses Andy Burnham for Greater Manchester Metro Mayor.
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 Read more about MU endorses Luciana Berger for Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor
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 Read more about Health and Wellbeing Month in association with Help Musicians UK, BAPAM and Musicians’ Union
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 Read more about 5 Strategies for Success, with FEU Training
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 Read more about MU Reacts to Vote to Leave European Union
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 Read more about The Musician as Fundraiser Shares Fundraising Best Practice
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 Read more about How to ‘get on’ at Festivals
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 Read more about TUC LGBT Conferences Passes MU Motion on Access to PrEP
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 Read more about NUJ Scotland training courses open to MU members
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 Read more about Showcase Scotland Expo at Australian Music Week 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 Read more about MU statement on the BBC White Paper
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 Read more about Scaling back the BBC would be “devastating” for the private sector, TUC report warns
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 Read more about Help stop ticket resale abuse
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 Read more about Bands! Artists! Learn about funding for your music… with The Unsigned Guide
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 Read more about MU Hub Report highlights job losses for instrumental music teachers
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 Read more about Not Alone – Trade Union and Co-operative Solutions for Self-employed Workers
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 Read more about Music for Youth National Partnership Award Winners
MU position on Europe The MU has reaffirmed its support for Britain remaining part of the European Union. Published: 04 April 2016 Read more about MU position on Europe
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 Read more about MU statement on the situation at the ENO
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 Read more about Essential Guide to Music Funding 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 Read more about Attitude is Everything State of Access Report 2016
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 Read more about Women in Music Panel Offer Their Advice for #IWD2016
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 Read more about Entertainment Unions Launch Alternative Vision for BBC
Women in Music #IWD2016 Highlights from our International Women’s Day panel on the challenges facing women in the music industry, and how we can overcome them. Published: 14 March 2016 Read more about Women in Music #IWD2016