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Fix Streaming: Government Announces New Measures for Legacy Artists, Songwriters and Session Musicians

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Discounted Gym Membership Now Part of MU Benefits

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Sign TUC’s Open Letter to Protect Workers’ Rights in Employment Rights Bill

Trades Union Congress (TUC) has launched an open letter calling on the Prime Minister to keep key rights in the Employment Rights Bill.

Published: 14 August 2025

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Green Party’s Zack Polanski Backs Buskers in Call for New Westminster Pitches

On 7 August, London Assembly Member Zack Polanski joined buskers, supporters and MU officials for a photocall and leafleting session as part of the campaign for new viable, accessible Westminster busking pitches to replace those lost in Leicester Square.

Published: 14 August 2025

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PRS Members’ Fund Offers Summer Family Support for Parents Working in Music Industry

The PRS Members’ Fund is offering financial support for families this summer to help working parents with extra costs during the school holidays.

Published: 14 August 2025

Applications Now Open for the Sound of Young Scotland Award 2025

Young and emerging Scottish artists can now apply for the Sound of Young Scotland Award to create and release their debut album. Applications close on Friday 22 August 2025.

Published: 14 August 2025

MU General Secretary to Open Output Belfast with Keynote Address

Naomi Pohl will address Northern Ireland’s music community and join a panel on music and AI at Output Belfast on 25 September.

Published: 12 August 2025

BBC Performing Groups Become First Regional Contract Orchestras to Achieve Tutti Salary of Over £40k

Following the acceptance of a recent pay offer, the BBC Performing Groups will be the first regional contract orchestras to achieve a Tutti salary of over £40k.

Published: 11 August 2025

Meet the MU at Pitch Scotland 2025

Pitch Scotland takes place from 27-29 August in Glasgow and the MU will be available for 1:1 advice sessions for ticket holders.

Published: 11 August 2025

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14 Aug 2025

Legal Clinic, Glasgow

Available to MU Scotland members, this free, in-person, 30-minute legal one-to-one is designed to offer clear, accessible advice on ad-hoc legal issues related to your music career.

Glasgow

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18 Aug 2025

Guided Meditation

An extremely efficient and powerful meditation practice, based on Ascension meditation techniques that are tailored to help musicians both in their professional and personal lives.

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21 Aug 2025

Wellbeing Workshop for Musicians

Join us for an uplifting and supportive workshop on how to protect your wellbeing as a musician while doing meaningful and enjoyable work.

Glasgow

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25 Aug 2025

Guided Meditation

An extremely efficient and powerful meditation practice, based on Ascension meditation techniques that are tailored to help musicians both in their professional and personal lives.

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Upcoming

28 Aug 2025

RSM Social Networking

Meet colleagues from across the music profession for an informal gathering over Zoom.

Online

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01 Sep 2025

Guided Meditation

An extremely efficient and powerful meditation practice, based on Ascension meditation techniques that are tailored to help musicians both in their professional and personal lives.

Online Member only

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Upcoming

08 Sep 2025

Guided Meditation

An extremely efficient and powerful meditation practice, based on Ascension meditation techniques that are tailored to help musicians both in their professional and personal lives.

Online Member only

Read more about Guided Meditation

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No-one should feel guilty about turning down unpaid “opportunities". Have you been asked to work for no fee?

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Artificial Intelligence and the Music Industry

Fix Streaming: Government Announces New Measures for Legacy Artists, Songwriters and Session Musicians

Discounted Gym Membership Now Part of MU Benefits

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News and features

Sign TUC’s Open Letter to Protect Workers’ Rights in Employment Rights Bill

Green Party’s Zack Polanski Backs Buskers in Call for New Westminster Pitches

PRS Members’ Fund Offers Summer Family Support for Parents Working in Music Industry

Applications Now Open for the Sound of Young Scotland Award 2025

MU General Secretary to Open Output Belfast with Keynote Address