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Midlands Office

Midlands Office

Our Midlands Regional office has been working with authorities across the region to create more musician friendly busking policies and developing the Midlands cultural manifesto. We’re proud of the varied and engaging events that we’ve put on, empowering members by educating them on claiming back-logs of royalties and creating awareness of relevant organisations. 

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Spanning from Crewe down to Hereford, and over Shrewsbury to Lincoln – we’re here to protect our members from the sharks in the music industry. Whether it’s a little query about rates, or a complex issue about employment and legal advice.

Contact info

0121 236 4028 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Musicians' Union 2 Sovereign Court Graham Street Birmingham B1 3JR

The team

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Stephen Brown

Regional Organiser

Midlands Region

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Ben Benson

Regional Officer

Midlands Region

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Jenny Simpson

Membership Services Assistant

Midlands Region

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Midlands news

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An Update on Local Authority Budget Cuts in the Midlands

We share a statement from the Midlands TUC Creative and Leisure Industries Committee on severe cultural budget cuts at Birmingham City Council, and a petition opposing 100% cuts to the cultural budget at Nottingham City Council.

Published: 26 February 2024

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2023 End of Year Round Up

MU General Secretary Naomi Pohl reports back on the work that the Union has done through 2023, as well as setting out some of MU’s intentions for 2024, and more general food for thought about the music industry.

Published: 30 December 2023

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MU Royalties Team Announce Record Distribution to Members

Geoff Ellerby, National Organiser for Recording & Broadcasting has reported back that 2023 saw a record £1.57m being distributed to members, and thanks the R&B team for their unrelenting dedication to the task.

Published: 20 December 2023

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Upcoming events

Last chance to book

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25 Mar 2024

Guided Meditation

An extremely efficient and powerful meditation practice, based on Ascension meditation techniques.

Online Member only
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Last chance to book

Upcoming

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01 Apr 2024

Guided Meditation

An extremely efficient and powerful meditation practice, based on Ascension meditation techniques.

Online Member only
Read more about Guided Meditation

Fair Play Venues

Grassroots music venues in Midlands

The Shed

A community space with a cafe bar offering live music, open mic nights, comedy and networking events.

Leicester
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The Tin Music and Arts

An artistic hub (with artist’s studio and Community Space) offering events across two neighbouring premises which books established and international acts, as well as local homegrown talent.

Coventry
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Tower of Song

An artist-run venue with music to suit all tastes and each night of the week has a different theme.

Birmingham
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Find musicians

Search for musicians and music teachers working in Midlands.