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

Last updated: 14 December 2021

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Safety advice for session musicians working in recording studios.

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

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Advice for orchestral players returning to work safely.

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Tips and considerations when you are a musician working remotely.

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Youth Arts Fund to Provide Free Youth Arts Trainings to Arts Practitioners in Scotland

Through April, May and June, the Scottish Government’s Youth Arts Fund will be providing training for practitioners to ensure creative opportunities for children and young people continue to exist across Scotland.

Published: 06 April 2022

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Guidance for Clinically Vulnerable Musicians Who Teach

As Covid-19 restrictions and free mass testing end, many CEV musicians who teach are understandably concerned about the safety of the school environment.

Published: 01 April 2022

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MU Responds to the End of Free Covid-19 Testing

The Musicians’ Union has serious concerns about how the end of free testing may affect all musicians, and in particular clinically extremely vulnerable musicians.

Published: 31 March 2022

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Ensuring Health and Safety of Orchestras with Lifted Government Restrictions

Now that social restrictions have ended, you still need to be sure your employer or engager is offering you a safe place to work.

Published: 29 March 2022

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MU Expresses Concern at Impact Upon Musicians Following End of Covid-19 Restrictions

The MU, whilst welcoming in principle the scrapping of restrictions taking effect from today in England, has expressed serious concerns about how the end of free testing may affect its members.

Published: 24 February 2022

Can a UBI keep music live?

The idea of a universal basic income has been around for centuries. Now, the MU and many others believe its time has come.

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