Musicians’ Union Members’ Conference
The inaugural Musicians' Union Members’ Conference will be held on Wednesday 24 July 2019 – the day after the biennial Delegate Conference – at the Hilton…
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Contribution of the arts and culture industry to the UK economy
Each year, Arts Council England commissions a report to showcase the incredible outstanding contribution that arts and culture makes to the UK economy. This…
Brexit: MU continues to support cancellation or people’s vote
Following the announcement of a delay of up to six months for the implementation of the UK's departure from the European Union, the Musicians' Union has…
MU research reveals ‘perilous’ state of music education in England
State of Play, the latest report from the UK Musicians’ Union (MU), provides evidence of serious, continuing problems with the provision of a comprehensive…
State of Play, a comprehensive report into the state of music education in England (Musicians’…
State of Play is a comprehensive report into the state of music education, following extensive research led by Dr Jonathan Savage (Manchester Metropolitan…
Music tuition cuts – Midlothian Council backs down
Midlothian Council has backed down on proposed music tuition cuts in its schools after a musical flashmob demonstrated outside its Dalkeith chambers.
Midlothian Council to sever music tuition in its schools
Midlothian Council is set to axe all musical instrument tuition in its schools – except for children who are studying for Higher or National Five exams…
Newham Council seeks to cancel Every Child a Musician
Concerns have been raised over a consultation launched by the London Borough of Newham Council, which is seeking to cancel its Every Child programme.
Key issues affecting music education highlighted by MU
Senior MU officials have spoken of key issues affecting music education across the UK both in Westminster and at the Trades Union Congress Conference.
A Safe Space for musicians: #metoo and the MU
Safe Space: Naomi Pohl looks at what the Musicians' Union is doing to tackle sexual harassment and abuse of power in the music industry