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Change the Law to Fix Music Streaming

Next year’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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Bring Busking Back to Birmingham City Centre

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London Buskers Secure Campaign Support at Westminster Council Meeting

Buskers went to Westminster Council to speak to their representatives about new viable, accessible pitches for the festive season and beyond.

Published: 24 November 2025

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Exploring Neck Pain Through the Feldenkrais Method with Emma Alter

Originally posted on her blog, professional classical musician and Feldenkrais teacher Emma Alter discusses how our neck and spine work together. The rest of this year’s Feldenkrais sessions will follow the theme of ‘Freeing Your Neck’, and are free for MU members.

Published: 18 November 2025

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BBC Radio Scotland Axes Four Longstanding Music Shows

Four of Scotland's best-known radio shows are due to be dropped by the end of the year and replaced with a new 'easy listening' programme for more mainstream appeal. Sign the petition to help reverse the decision and protect the future of music in Scotland.

Published: 17 November 2025

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This is Music 2025 Report Reveals UK Music Industry Contributed Record £8 Billion To Economy 

UK Music’s annual This Is Music report reveals record-breaking economic figures for the UK music industry while highlighting the challenges facing artists, grassroots venues, and the wider sector.

Published: 14 November 2025

Orchestra Accessibility Study Seeking Participants

Take part in a study by the University of Glasgow on the physical demands of playing in a professional orchestra, and how support can be improved for both disabled and non-disabled musicians.

Published: 13 November 2025

MU Launches Guidance to Help Freelance Musicians with Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

Explore the MU’s new guidance for freelancers on Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, covering what it is, what you need to be aware of, and practical tips to get ready.

Published: 12 November 2025

CULT Cymru Opens Applications for Coaching and Mentoring Course

Develop your leadership skills with CULT Cymru's coaching and mentoring programme for union members in the creative industries.

Published: 11 November 2025

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25 Nov 2025

Introduction to Organising, Northern Ireland

Find out the basics of union organising - what it is, why it's important, and the types of organising. Available for MU members in Northern Ireland.

Online (Zoom)

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26 Nov 2025

Legal Webinar – Key Contracts

Learn what red flags to watch out for in recording, publishing, management, live and agency agreements in this webinar with Scottish law firm Harper Macleod. Available to members in Scotland.

Online (Zoom)

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27 Nov 2025

Finance for Freelancers

An online workshop on the basics of managing your finances and taxes as a freelancer. Available for members in Wales.

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27 Nov 2025

Making Tax Digital: Your Questions Answered

A one-hour webinar for MU members, answering your questions about Making Tax Digital for Income Tax ahead of the changes coming in April 2026.

Online, Zoom

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28 Nov 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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01 Dec 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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02 Dec 2025

Introduction to Campaigning, Northern Ireland

Find out the basics of union organising - what it is, why it's important, and the types of organising. Available for MU members in Northern Ireland.

Online (Zoom)

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Bring Busking Back to Birmingham City Centre

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London Buskers Secure Campaign Support at Westminster Council Meeting

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BBC Radio Scotland Axes Four Longstanding Music Shows

This is Music 2025 Report Reveals UK Music Industry Contributed Record £8 Billion To Economy

Orchestra Accessibility Study Seeking Participants

MU Launches Guidance to Help Freelance Musicians with Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

CULT Cymru Opens Applications for Coaching and Mentoring Course

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Introduction to Organising, Northern Ireland

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Legal Webinar – Key Contracts

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Change the Law to Fix Music Streaming

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London Buskers Secure Campaign Support at Westminster Council Meeting

Exploring Neck Pain Through the Feldenkrais Method with Emma Alter

BBC Radio Scotland Axes Four Longstanding Music Shows

This is Music 2025 Report Reveals UK Music Industry Contributed Record £8 Billion To Economy

Orchestra Accessibility Study Seeking Participants

MU Launches Guidance to Help Freelance Musicians with Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

CULT Cymru Opens Applications for Coaching and Mentoring Course

Upcoming events

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Introduction to Organising, Northern Ireland

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Legal Webinar – Key Contracts

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Finance for Freelancers

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Making Tax Digital: Your Questions Answered

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Feldenkrais: Move Better, Feel Better, Perform Better

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Guided Meditation

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Introduction to Campaigning, Northern Ireland

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This is Music 2025 Report Reveals UK Music Industry Contributed Record £8 Billion To Economy 