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Change the Law to Fix Music Streaming

Government must fix copyright law so that so musicians get a fair deal. Help us urge MPs to act now and change the law to make streaming work for everyone.

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MU Highlights Challenges Facing Freelance Musicians in Parliament

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Prime Minister Puts Hope Front and Centre in Labour Party Conference Speech

Andy Burnham delivered his first Leader's Speech as Prime Minister at Labour Party Conference in Liverpool.

Published: 30 September 2026

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MU Buskers Bring Westminster Campaign to Parliament

Buskers working in Westminster took their campaign for viable, accessible pitches across the borough to Parliament.

Published: 29 September 2026

MU Member Wins Trades Union Congress Activism Award

Congratulations to Lynn Henderson, who won the Trades Union Congress (TUC) Youth Awards at Congress 2026!

Published: 29 September 2026

TUC North East, Yorkshire and Humber Pays Tribute to Northern Ballet Members

TUC Northern East, Yorkshire and Humber Regional celebrates member success at Northern Ballet Sinfonia in a video for social media.

Published: 28 September 2026

Labour Unions Share Messages of Solidarity With Trans Labour Members

The 11 trade unions affiliated to the Labour Party published a statement of support with the trans and non-binary community.

Published: 28 September 2026

MU General Secretary Naomi Pohl Spotlights Jobs for Young Musicians at Labour Party Conference 2026

In a speech to Labour Conference, MU General Secretary Naomi Pohl raised the need for opportunity, jobs and career progression for young musicians.

Published: 28 September 2026

Tribute to David Presly

David Presly was an MU member for 54 years, and his distinguished orchestral career, adventurous spirit and enduring sense of humour made him a much-loved figure within the profession. This tribute has been written by David's colleague and friend, Alan.

Published: 25 September 2026

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01 Oct 2026

CULT Cymru: Mental Health First Aid Training (2-Day Course)

A 2-day, in-person training course for creative industry workers to learn how to recognise the signs and symptoms of someone with mental health conditions. Available for members based in Wales.

Cardigan, West Wales

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02 Oct 2026

Feldenkrais: Move Better, Feel Better, Perform Better

Free up your playing and singing using the Feldenkrais method, a sensory-motor learning system which looks at our mind and body holistically.

Online Member only

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05 Oct 2026

London Regional AGM

Join your Regional AGM (Annual General Meeting) to hear about the work of the MU in your region, meet the regional team, and share your ideas and experiences.

London & online (Hybrid)

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06 Oct 2026

RSM Social Networking

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

Online

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07 Oct 2026

How to Get the Most out of Your MU Membership, North of England

New North of England members, you are invited to our online event where we explore how to make the most out of your membership.

Online (Zoom)

Upcoming

08 Oct 2026

Scotland & Northern Ireland Regional AGM

Join your Regional AGM (Annual General Meeting) to hear about the work of the MU in your region, meet the regional team, and share your ideas and experiences.

Glasgow & online (Hybrid)

Upcoming

08 Oct 2026

Self Defence & Personal Safety Workshop

A practical, realistic and easy-to-follow session with Streetwise Defence, designed to give you personal safety skills that you can use in everyday life and work. Free for MU members based in London.

London

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Your opinions on equality and diversity issues are vital to the way the MU shapes its services, policies and campaigns. Sign up to our Member Networks to be better represented as a musician.

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#WorkNotPlayMU

This is not a hobby - it's our profession

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

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This is not a hobby - it's our profession

We Are Behind Every Musician

Change the Law to Fix Music Streaming

MU Highlights Challenges Facing Freelance Musicians in Parliament

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Prime Minister Puts Hope Front and Centre in Labour Party Conference Speech

MU Buskers Bring Westminster Campaign to Parliament

MU Member Wins Trades Union Congress Activism Award

TUC North East, Yorkshire and Humber Pays Tribute to Northern Ballet Members

Labour Unions Share Messages of Solidarity With Trans Labour Members