MU to Host Diversity Panel and Advice Sessions at Launchpad 2026 The Musicians’ Union will take part in Launchpad Conference 2026 on Friday 27 March at Leeds School of Arts, bringing industry insight, a panel on cultural diversity in music, and one-to-one advice sessions for musicians across the North of England.

We're heading to Launchpad Conference 2026!

Join us on Friday 27 March at Leeds School of Arts for a panel on cultural diversity in music, and one-to-one advice sessions for musicians across the North of England

Learn more
🔗 https://ow.ly/ilO750YwUlx

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The launch of the UK Artist Touring Fund is a moment of real significance Kelly Wood, National Organiser for Live, Theatre & Music Writers at Musicians' Union, outlines the fund's impact on the wider touring ecosystem

The launch of the UK Artists Touring Fund is a moment of real significance - not just for artists, but for the whole music industry.

Read more from our National Organiser for Live, Kelly Wood, in IQ Magazine
🔗 https://ow.ly/80Sp50YwLxL

#WeAreTheMU @mmf-uk.bsky.social Featured Artists Coalition

Love. Unity. Hope.

These are the things that will stop the far right in its tracks ✋

Join us in London on 28 March for the Together Against the Far Right national demonstration

Save the date and sign-up for updates
🔗 togetheralliance.org.uk

#Together #WeAreTheMU #BehindEveryMusician #Unity

🏴🐉 It’s Welsh Language Music Day!

Celebrating all forms of Welsh Language music

🔗 Listen to the playlists and learn more

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🏴🐉 Mae’n Ddydd Miwsig Cymru!

Dathlu cerddoriaeth Gymraeg o bob math

🔗 Gwrandewch ar y rhestrau chwarae a dysgu mwy

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Today we're at the Beacons Cymru Summit - championing the future of Wales’ creative sector ✊

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“Artists are facing a cost of touring crisis … a grassroots arts sector needs artists who can afford to tour… when touring doesn’t work for artists everyone loses out.”

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Training and Networking Events for Musicians MU's events are dedicated to supporting working musicians and helping you develop your career. Browse our upcoming online events.

📣 Have your say on issues that could be affecting you

AGMs are taking place in every union region this September

Find yours at bit.ly/4lJnmql

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✍️ Based in Wales? Sign the Senedd petition: bit.ly/3X16fHg
✊ Based outside of Wales? Sign the Change.org petition: bit.ly/3ENWVjx

#WeAreTheMU #MusicEducation #Wales #CardiffSchoolofMusic

MU Statement on Northern Ballet and Opera North Partnership The MU is deeply concerned to learn that Northern Ballet have announced plans which may cut their long-standing orchestra players.

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The MU is deeply concerned at further shrinking of the opera and ballet sector
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Contact the Musicians' Union Do you have any questions about how the MU might be able to help you? Contact one of our Regional Offices for guidance and advice.

We are the Musicians' Union

The UK's trade union for musicians and a 35,000 strong community

Make your voice heard! Say hi to let us know you're here 👋

If you need advice or assistance, contact your MU team
🔗 themu.org/contact

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