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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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MU Responds to New Report on Women’s Experiences of Sexual Violence and Harassment in Scottish Folk Music

A new report has been published by researchers at the Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research at the University of Glasgow, representing the largest evidence base on harassment within Scottish Folk Music.

Published: 22 January 2026

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Government Announces 5% Funding Uplift for Arts Organisations – Part of a £1.5bn Package to Protect Cultural Venues

New funding for cultural organisations aims to save and protect 1,000 local arts and culture venues across England, with a focus on pride in place and national renewal.

Published: 22 January 2026

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Tribute to Alfred 'Honky' Hall

Alfred 'Honky' Hall, beloved musician, jazz drummer, and percussionist, passed away on 17 August 2024 at his home in Jersey, Channel Islands, aged 102. Alfred was a dedicated member of the MU for 47 years, having joined in 1955.

Published: 20 January 2026

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Help Shape Support for Music Businesses in Belfast

Music professionals and businesses in Belfast are invited to have their say via a short survey as the Council develops a new free Business Accelerator Programme for the city’s music sector. The deadline for responses is 31 January 2026.

Published: 20 January 2026

US Suspends Immigrant Visa Applications for 75 Countries

The Trump administration has suspended immigrant visa processing from 75 countries, affecting artists planning to work in the US.

Published: 20 January 2026

UK-Wide International Fund Opens to Support Cross-Border Collaboration

The new Four Nations International Fund invites applications from artists and creative practitioners across the UK who wish to work with partners in Europe and beyond. The deadline to apply is 2:00pm on Wednesday 25 February.

Published: 19 January 2026

Free BAPAM Health Clinics for Musicians in Birmingham and Leicester

BAPAM is running free health clinics in Leicester and Birmingham for performing arts professionals, teachers and students who have an injury or illness that is impacting their ability to work or study.

Published: 16 January 2026

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MU Responds to New Report on Women’s Experiences of Sexual Violence and Harassment in Scottish Folk Music

Government Announces 5% Funding Uplift for Arts Organisations – Part of a £1.5bn Package to Protect Cultural Venues

Tribute to Alfred 'Honky' Hall

Help Shape Support for Music Businesses in Belfast

US Suspends Immigrant Visa Applications for 75 Countries

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Free BAPAM Health Clinics for Musicians in Birmingham and Leicester

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