musicians' union Archives

Petition challenges government’s covid restrictions on choirs

A petition has been launched to try to persuade the UK government that its latest decision to block choirs from singing together is damaging to nation…

MUSIC:ED May 20, 2021

Big Ben and Houses of Parliament, London, UK

Lords report calls for new post-Brexit mobility agreement

The EU Services Sub-Committee of the House of Lords has published a report calling for new negotiations for freedom of movement for touring performers…

MUSIC:ED March 25, 2021

Dozens of MPs join MU and ISM calling on the Chancellor for help for freelancers

An open letter from 79 Members of Parliament, leaders of industry bodies, pressure groups and unions has been sent to the Chancellor of the Exchequer,…

MUSIC:ED March 2, 2021

Positive signs from UK government on EU touring rights

The Musicians’ Union and Incorporated Society of Musicians have welcomed a commitment from government to address the issues for music tours followin…

MUSIC:ED February 22, 2021

UK music industry unites to fight for right to tour in the EU

The Musicians’ Union and Incorporated Society of Musicians have been working together with politicians and civil servants to try to unravel the mess…

MUSIC:ED February 9, 2021

UK Government has wilfully thrown the live music sector under the big red Brexit bus

With its tunnel-visioned dogma of 'taking back control' of borders at all costs, the Tories' handling of artist access after the UK's departure from t…

MUSIC:ED January 23, 2021

Dismay as Brexit deal threatens musicians’ careers

The UK Government’s trade deal with the EU may have been lauded by an exhausted nation, but it threatens the livelihoods of thousands of UK musician…

MUSIC:ED December 30, 2020

Classical spectacular at the Royal Albert Hall

MUSIC:ED asks: how can any civilised nation call music ‘unviable’?

'Unviability' is Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s reasoning for not extending his Covid-19 support schemes to thousands of UK businesses. It has caused pani…

MUSIC:ED October 5, 2020

Northern Ireland effectively bans live music

New Covid restrictions imposed by the Northern Ireland Executive have effectively banned live music across the region, according to the Musicians’ U…

MUSIC:ED October 1, 2020

Lockdown inspires the music industry to be more inclusive

Several British music and cultural organisations have agreed to a set of seven principles to improve inclusivity and access to disabled artists and au…

MUSIC:ED September 22, 2020

Learn to Play Day 2020

UK charity Music for All's Learn to Play Day events offer the general public the chance to have a free ‘taster’ lesson on a musical instrument.

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