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Change the Law to Fix Music Streaming

2026's AI Bill is a chance to fix copyright law 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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New MU Partnership Gives Members Access to Specialist Car and Home Insurance Cover

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MU General Secretary Discusses Music Education Funding with Chancellor

MU General Secretary Naomi Pohl met Chancellor Rachel Reeves yesterday at a TULO meeting to raise concerns about long-standing underfunding of music education and called for it to be increased in line with inflation.

Published: 04 June 2026

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MU Welcomes New Guidance on Protecting Children and Educators From AI-Generated Image Abuse

The new advice highlights the risks of sharing images online and offers practical steps to help keep children, young people and adults safe.

Published: 04 June 2026

Call for Artists: Help UK Access EU Funding Through Creative Europe Programme

UK musicians are missing out on major EU funding. Help the Forum on EU-UK Cultural & Media Relations advocate for the UK joining Creative Europe by submitting a short testimonial.

Published: 04 June 2026

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Have Your Say On The Concert Music Commissioning Fees And Landscape

Help us develop fair rates and support for composers by taking our survey - and be in with a chance of winning a £200 gift voucher.

Published: 03 June 2026

New Member Discount at Kempston Street Studios in Liverpool

The Musicians’ Union has teamed up with Kempston Street Studios in Liverpool, to offer members discounted studio time.

Published: 01 June 2026

Over £3 Million Returned to Musicians Through MU Support in 2025

From recovering unpaid fees to distributing royalties, MU services helped secure £3.2 million for musicians in 2025. Your membership pays off.

Published: 29 May 2026

Applications Open for UK Artists to Showcase at M for Montreal Festival

Emerging UK-based artists can now apply to showcase at M for Montreal, an annual festival taking place in November 2026.

Published: 29 May 2026

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05 Jun 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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06 Jun 2026

Free Portable Appliance Testing (PAT), Swindon

This is an opportunity to ensure that your equipment is safe, and that you are able to provide assurances for your insurance, venues and bookers. Available for all MU members based in Wales and South West England.

Swindon

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06 Jun 2026

WSWE Local Members' Day: Swindon

This free Members' Day in Swindon includes workshop sessions, portable appliance testing (PAT) and one-to-one advice sessions with MU Officials.

Swindon

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11 Jun 2026

MU London Region Coffee Hour: Working in Education

These relaxed sessions are designed as a space to connect with fellow members, share experiences, and explore key topics affecting your work.

London

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12 Jun 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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19 Jun 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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23 Jun 2026

CULT Cymru: Creative Industries Safety Passport

This online, accredited full-day course, is aimed at creative workers to promote a personal responsibility for safety. Discount is available for MU members based in Wales.

Online

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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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MU General Secretary Discusses Music Education Funding with Chancellor

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Call for Artists: Help UK Access EU Funding Through Creative Europe Programme

Have Your Say On The Concert Music Commissioning Fees And Landscape

New Member Discount at Kempston Street Studios in Liverpool

Over £3 Million Returned to Musicians Through MU Support in 2025

Applications Open for UK Artists to Showcase at M for Montreal Festival

Upcoming events

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Feldenkrais: Move Better, Feel Better, Perform Better

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Free Portable Appliance Testing (PAT), Swindon

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WSWE Local Members' Day: Swindon

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MU London Region Coffee Hour: Working in Education

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Feldenkrais: Move Better, Feel Better, Perform Better

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Feldenkrais: Move Better, Feel Better, Perform Better

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CULT Cymru: Creative Industries Safety Passport

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Change the Law to Fix Music Streaming

Over £3 Million Returned to Musicians Through MU Support in 2025

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MU General Secretary Discusses Music Education Funding with Chancellor

MU Welcomes New Guidance on Protecting Children and Educators From AI-Generated Image Abuse

Call for Artists: Help UK Access EU Funding Through Creative Europe Programme

Have Your Say On The Concert Music Commissioning Fees And Landscape

New Member Discount at Kempston Street Studios in Liverpool

Over £3 Million Returned to Musicians Through MU Support in 2025

Applications Open for UK Artists to Showcase at M for Montreal Festival

Upcoming events

Last chance to book

Feldenkrais: Move Better, Feel Better, Perform Better

Last chance to book

Free Portable Appliance Testing (PAT), Swindon

Last chance to book

WSWE Local Members' Day: Swindon

Last chance to book

MU London Region Coffee Hour: Working in Education

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Feldenkrais: Move Better, Feel Better, Perform Better

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Feldenkrais: Move Better, Feel Better, Perform Better

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CULT Cymru: Creative Industries Safety Passport

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