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The Musician journal Summer 2019 edition

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Behind Every Musician: Using the MU’s Contract Advisory Service

When MU members Martin and alternative folk group 9Bach needed help negotiating a contract, they used the MU’s Contract Advisory Service to make sure they could navigate the negotiation and get a fair deal.

How to Have Your Say in the Government Consultation on Sexual Harassment

We need the government to strengthen the law to prevent sexual harassment at work before it happens. And we need protections that recognise the fact that freelancers must have an equal level of protection to those in fixed employment.

LGBTQ+ in Music: Where is the Representation?

This blog is created from the speech that MU member Olive gave at the TUC LGBT+ conference last week – moving a motion on the need for a broad and balanced LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum to ensure LGBTQ+ representation in music.

Why I Joined the MU: Amanda Dal

Multi-genre drummer Amanda Dal tells us about how becoming a member of the MU helped her to skirt dodgy gig deals early in her career, and inspired her to get active and make a difference.

Why I Joined the MU: Millicent Stephenson

Multi award winning saxophonist, Millicent Stephenson, tells us how joining the MU helped her develop her passion for music into a full-time career.

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Upcoming events

31Jul2019

How to Release Your Music and Get Paid

Taunton

PRS for Music and the MU are delighted to invite you to this joint workshop in Taunton.

17Aug2019

'From me to You (#FM2U)' One Day Music Conference

Glasgow

This music conference for independent musicians returns to Glasgow for a second year running.

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