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Changing the Face of Your Union - workshop for minority ethnic members

Changing the Face of Your Union - workshop for minority ethnic members

Unions should represent and speak for the full breadth of their membership and so it is crucial that diversity is attained within the membership at every level of representation and decision making.

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goNORTH showcase submissions now open

GoNorth call for submissions

The submission window to showcase at goNORTH will open on Friday 27 January 2012.

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Showcase Scotland Artists Day 25 Jan

Showcase Scotland Artists Day

This event in Glasgow will cover setting up a record company, interview techniques, and fundraising and grants.

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Delius International Composition Prize

Delius International Composition Prize

The Delius Society is launching its International Composition Prize this year, which unlike their existing awards is open to all composers.

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Changes to BBC Radio 1 "Introducing..." Have Your Say

Cuts to BBC Introducing

Regional airtime is set to be reduced in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland due to cuts to the BBC Radio 1 "Introducing" show, a crucial jumping off point for new and emerging artists.

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Update on the Licensing Act consultation and Live Music Bill

Licensing Act small venue consultation

The MU has responded to the Government’s consultation on the Licensing Act, which proposes that venues of under 5000 be exempt from the Licensing Act.

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Support the Irish Cultural Centre

The Irish Cultural Centre has a crucial role in ensuring that both traditional and contemporary Irish culture is understood, promoted, and strongly positioned.

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MusicTeachers.co.uk warn of telephone scam

Unfortunately it has come to the attention of the MusicTeachers.co.uk directors that there is a current scam being operated by individuals claiming to represent either MusicTeachers.co.uk or a UK business directory.

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Media Music Commissioning Survey

Media Commissioning Survey

BASCA and the MU have launched a survey into the commissioning of media music. The results of this survey, whilst not forming a recommendation on price, should provide media writers with the tools they need to calculate their own cost price structures.

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MU initiative to help keep you safe: Roving Health and Safety Reps

Roving Health and Safety Reps

Alongside Regional Office staff, your Reps can assist you with questions about health and safety, and make visits to venues, to work with owners and staff to ensure that musicians are working in a safe environment.

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