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New MU Member Discount at HQ Recording Studio in Leicester MU members can now access a 10% discount at HQ Recording Studio in Leicester. Find out about the studio space, the services provided, and how to book a session. Published: 01 October 2026 Read more about New MU Member Discount at HQ Recording Studio in Leicester
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 Read more about Prime Minister Puts Hope Front and Centre in Labour Party Conference Speech
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 Read more about MU Buskers Bring Westminster Campaign to Parliament
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 Read more about MU Member Wins Trades Union Congress Activism Award
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 Read more about TUC North East, Yorkshire and Humber Pays Tribute to Northern Ballet Members
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 Read more about Labour Unions Share Messages of Solidarity With Trans Labour Members
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 Read more about MU General Secretary Naomi Pohl Spotlights Jobs for Young Musicians at Labour Party Conference 2026
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 Read more about CULT Cymru: Mental Health First Aid Training (2-Day Course)
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 Read more about Feldenkrais: Move Better, Feel Better, Perform Better
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) Read more about London Regional AGM
06 Oct 2026 RSM Social Networking Meet colleagues from across the music profession for an informal gathering over Zoom. Online Read more about RSM Social Networking
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) Read more about How to Get the Most out of Your MU Membership, North of England
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) Read more about Scotland & Northern Ireland Regional AGM
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 Read more about Self Defence & Personal Safety Workshop