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Guidance for musicians working during Covid-19 pandemic, including health and safety measures for venues and remote work.

Last updated: 06 January 2021

Coronavirus guidance

Working from Home

What to consider when you are a musician working from home remotely

Music Teaching

Guidance and health and safety advice for musicians who teach during COVID-19.

Live performances

Advice for live musicians and music venues

Recording sessions

Safety advice for session musicians working in recording studios.

Theatre work

How we’re lobbying the Government to better protect theatre musicians

Orchestral work

Advice for orchestral players returning to work safely.

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Members Encouraged to Complete Survey on Live Streaming

Middlesex University are exploring the experiences and expectations of performing musicians regarding live streaming music in the wake of Covid-19 with this short survey.

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Lobbying Update: A Busy Week on the Brexit Front

In our latest lobbying update, we discuss Brexit – from a lack of clarity over who is responsible for there not being a work permit exemption, to the PM being quizzed on touring in the EU during PMQs.

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We Demand Support from the PM for British Musicians Planning to Tour the EU

Our General Secretary, Horace Trubridge, has today written to the Prime Minister highlighting the barriers facing British musicians seeking to tour the EU in the post-lockdown era.

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FAC Open Free Series of Events for Music-Artist Entrepreneurs

The Featured Artist Coalition (FAC) is holding a series of “Yeah, but…” free to attend, online, panel events, covering topics from using streaming services to creating a buzz around your work.

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No ATA Carnet Needed for Touring Between NI and rest of UK

We’ve had confirmation that members based in England, Scotland and Wales do not currently require an ATA Carnet to gig in Northern Ireland, and vice versa.

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