Make Your Voice Heard In Your Union

There are lots of ways to shape Musicians' Union policy – from developing solutions to workplace challenges to representing members in union democracy.

Last updated: 19 January 2026

Get involved with Union's work

Be the union’s eyes and ears in your sector

Join your Music Industry Advisory Board to shape the future of music

Become an Education Rep

Be active in your music education workplace or local music teaching community.

Become an Orchestral Steward

Represent the views of MU members in your orchestra – whether you’re employed or freelance.

Get Involved in your area

Be part of your MU Regional Committee, raise issues and get involved in community organising.

Be part of the governing body of the Musicians’ Union

Put yourself forward for the Executive Committee.

Create change at MU Delegate Conference

Be part of the union’s ultimate decision making body – next taking place in 2027.

Campaign for a fairer industry

The MU Guide to Organising and Campaigning covers what to do if you think you might have an issue to campaign on in your workplace or local music community
Discover current union campaigns

Download The MU Guide to Organising and Campaigning

Support equality, diversity and inclusion in the union and across the music industry

Be better represented

Equality Member Networks

We ask for members' opinions on a whole range of topics to ensure that our work represents musicians' views.

MU Democracy

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee

MU members shape what we do by getting involved in the Union's democratic processes.

Member Diversity Monitoring

MU EDI Policy

MU Equality Action Plan

Accessibility Statement

Introducing The Members' Assembly

Modelled on citizens’ assemblies, MU Members’ Assembly brings together 27 members from across the union for in-depth discussions on the big issues affecting you.

Introducing The Members' Assembly

Members' voice

There are lots of ways to get involved in the union. Hear from members at the forefront of creating change in the music industry and music community.

Bridget Walsh on the Intersection of Music and Climate Justice

From community organising to creative resistance, MU Climate Emergency Action Group co-chair Bridget Walsh explores how climate justice and the struggle against oppression are deeply intertwined - and why that matters this Women’s History Month.

Published: 25 March 2026

Small music venue, a band are on stage in front of an audience, all in silhouette against purple lighting.

LGBT+ History Month 2026: Being a Trans Man in the Music Industry

Multi-instrumentalist, freelance events manager and MU member Asher Hoang reflects on identity and presentation in the music industry as a trans man, exploring personal challenges and the power of diverse musical communities.

Published: 19 February 2026

Close up of an acoustic guitar in a meadow at sunset.

LGBT+ History Month 2026: Navigating Top Surgery as a Freelance Trans Musician

To mark LGBT+ History Month 2026, folk musician, activist and MU member Maddie Morris reflects on getting top surgery while freelancing — from fundraising and touring to recovery, music-making, and mental health.

Published: 05 February 2026

Access All Areas: Liza and Keys Explore Your Accessibility Conundrums

In this guest blog for Disability History Month, MU members Keys and Liza Bec explore access and attitudes in music through a series of fictionalised advice column letters, inspired by real-life accessibility challenges.

Published: 09 December 2025

Charlie Baxter: Winner of The Youth Music Award for Inspirational Music Leader 2025

Congratulations to Charlie Baxter, winner of the MU-sponsored Inspirational Music Leader award at this year’s Youth Music Awards. In this guest blog, discover how Charlie’s career in education has focused on breaking down barriers and making music truly accessible and inclusive for young people.

Published: 26 November 2025

Joining the MU has been one of the best things I’ve done! They’ve supported and endorsed me in my campaign to be elected onto the National Executive Committee of the Labour Party.
Jermain JackmanSinger and political activist

When I think of a union, I think of people power, it’s about coming together and supporting each other.
Holly CarterPedal steel guitar player

The MU Conference has made me feel like I want to become more active because I can make a difference. You have to be the change you want to see. It’s our business. We need to shape it.
Amanda DalMulti-genre drummer

To know that there is a political voice standing up for the views and needs of musicians in such tumultuous times is not only reassuring but critical for the survival of our industry.
Jack RennieGuitarist, singer and music teacher

Now more than ever, musicians need their union. We’re always working hard to improve pay and conditions for employed and freelance members, and make the music industry a fairer, more inclusive place. We are behind every musician, whatever their background, wherever they are based, and however they make music.

Naomi PohlMU General Secretary

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Make Your Voice Heard In Your Union

Get involved with Union's work

Be the union’s eyes and ears in your sector

Become an Education Rep

Become an Orchestral Steward

Get Involved in your area

Be part of the governing body of the Musicians’ Union

Create change at MU Delegate Conference

Campaign for a fairer industry

Support equality, diversity and inclusion in the union and across the music industry

Equality Member Networks

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee

Member Diversity Monitoring

MU EDI Policy

MU Equality Action Plan

Accessibility Statement

Introducing The Members' Assembly

Members' voice

Bridget Walsh on the Intersection of Music and Climate Justice

LGBT+ History Month 2026: Being a Trans Man in the Music Industry

LGBT+ History Month 2026: Navigating Top Surgery as a Freelance Trans Musician

Access All Areas: Liza and Keys Explore Your Accessibility Conundrums

Charlie Baxter: Winner of The Youth Music Award for Inspirational Music Leader 2025