All Musicians' Union articles
-
NewsMusicians’ Union members vote in favour of potential strike action at Welsh National Opera
The vote comes as a response to management’s plans to make the orchestra part-time, cutting pay by 15 per cent with a reduction in touring
-
NewsYCAT Musicians’ Mental Health Month: tackling performance anxiety
The April campaign is a collaboration between the Young Classical Artists Trust, the Musicians’ Union, the British Association for Performing Arts Medicine, and Tonic Rider
-
NewsNew research reveals the extent of gender inequity faced by women in the music industry
Results from the first-ever UK Musicians’ Census finds that half of women in music have experienced gender discrimination and a third have been sexually harassed
-
NewsMusicians’ Union and Black Lives in Music launch 3-year partnership
The Musicians’ Union (MU) and Black Lives in Music (BLiM) have announced a 3-year partnership that will see the organisations work together to challenge racism, promote inclusive practices and accelerate change regarding diversity in the music industry
-
NewsMusic charities partner up to launch mental health month for early career musicians
YCAT, the MU, Help Musicians and BAPAM have worked together to provide awareness of mental health resources for musicians.
-
NewsMusicians’ Union demands financial assistance for freelance musicians from Government
At what is usually a busy time of year for performances, 86% of UK musicians have had work cancelled due to the rise in Omicron Covid-19 cases
-
NewsMU and The Ivors Academy call for support for shielding musicians
Joint research by the Musicians’ Union and The Ivors Academy has revealed that 70% of musicians, songwriters and composers who are still shielding in the UK are facing financial hardship because of their continued need to shield.
-
NewsUK orchestras ‘losing £6 million per month’
The Musicians Union and Association of British Orchestras are calling on the government for additional funding for freelance players
-
NewsMusicians’ Union sets up £1m hardship fund for MU members
Members ‘with genuine and pressing hardship’ invited to apply for individual grants
-
NewsThe Musicians’ Union issues advice for musicians in relation to Coronavirus
The organisation publishes guidance on health and contractual matters