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Discounted Gym Membership Now Part of MU Benefits

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Democracy in Action: Rule Changes and Carried Motions from MU Delegate Conference 2025

At our recent Delegate Conference, held in Liverpool on 22–23 July, ten changes to the MU Rules were agreed, and 23 member-submitted motions were carried. Find out more below and view the full details online.

Published: 10 September 2025

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MU Motions on AI and EU Touring Passed at Trade Union Congress 2025

This week, the MU attended the annual TUC Congress, where our motions on key issues including AI, copyright reform and post-Brexit EU touring were all passed unanimously.

Published: 10 September 2025

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MU Members Invited to Vote for New Labour Party Deputy Leader

The Labour Party will be holding an election for Deputy Leader in October 2025. Find out if you’re eligible to vote and when you can expect to receive your ballot.

Published: 10 September 2025

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MU Sponsors Black Welsh Music Awards 2025

The MU is proud to sponsor the 2025 Black Welsh Music Awards (BWMA), which will take place on Saturday 4 October at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama (RWCMD) in Cardiff.

Published: 03 September 2025

MU, BLiM and ABO Launch Year Two of Inclusive Recruitment Plan for UK Orchestras and Choirs

The MU has partnered with BLiM and ABO to launch the second year of the Hiring and Recruitment 10 Point Action Plan. The plan aims to drive change for more inclusive recruitment across the UK’s professional orchestral and choral sectors.

Published: 01 September 2025

Festival Diaries: Creative Ways to Approach Sustainability

As the climate crisis intensifies, Aayushi Jain explores the balance between affordability and sustainability on the festival circuit. Drawing on her summer tour last year as an independent artist, she shares practical and creative ways to reduce the environmental impact of touring.

Published: 29 August 2025

Bring Busking Back to Birmingham City Centre

Sign the petition to urge the council to reverse the ban on busking in Birmingham city centre.

Published: 28 August 2025

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Midlands AGM 2025

Regional AGMs are your opportunity to make things happen.

Birmingham and online

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12 Sep 2025

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.

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15 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.

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16 Sep 2025

Creative Industries Safety Passport

An online, one-day, fully certified health and safety course for those in the creative sector. Open to members in Wales.

Online

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16 Sep 2025

New Member? How to get the most out of your MU membership

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

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16 Sep 2025

Scotland and Northern Ireland AGM 2025

Regional AGMs are your opportunity to make things happen.

Glasgow and online

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17 Sep 2025

Self-Releasing Music Webinar

An online, two-hour practical session for members in Wales on how to self-release your own music.

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Democracy in Action: Rule Changes and Carried Motions from MU Delegate Conference 2025

MU Motions on AI and EU Touring Passed at Trade Union Congress 2025

MU Members Invited to Vote for New Labour Party Deputy Leader

MU Sponsors Black Welsh Music Awards 2025

MU, BLiM and ABO Launch Year Two of Inclusive Recruitment Plan for UK Orchestras and Choirs

Festival Diaries: Creative Ways to Approach Sustainability

Bring Busking Back to Birmingham City Centre

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Midlands AGM 2025

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Feldenkrais: Move Better, Feel Better, Perform Better

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New Member? How to get the most out of your MU membership

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Democracy in Action: Rule Changes and Carried Motions from MU Delegate Conference 2025

MU Motions on AI and EU Touring Passed at Trade Union Congress 2025

MU Members Invited to Vote for New Labour Party Deputy Leader

MU Sponsors Black Welsh Music Awards 2025

MU, BLiM and ABO Launch Year Two of Inclusive Recruitment Plan for UK Orchestras and Choirs

Festival Diaries: Creative Ways to Approach Sustainability

Bring Busking Back to Birmingham City Centre

Upcoming events

Last chance to book

Midlands AGM 2025

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Feldenkrais: Move Better, Feel Better, Perform Better

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Guided Meditation

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Creative Industries Safety Passport

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New Member? How to get the most out of your MU membership

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Scotland and Northern Ireland AGM 2025

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Self-Releasing Music Webinar

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