Musicians' Union
@WeAreTheMU
The UK's trade union for musicians
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"I will work tirelessly to make sure the working musicians of Northern Ireland feel the full power of the Musicians Union on their side"
Calling all musicians!
Come along to the @WeAreTheMU 'Show One to Showcase' Panel & Mixer on Tuesday December 3rd!
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The government has responded to the @CommonsCMS recommendations for the grassroots live sector, and has agreed that the industry should deliver a blanket levy on arena tickets. This would offer much-needed support to artists, promoters & venues.
We welcome this news.
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🗞️This morning, the Government has backed recommendations made by the @CommonsCMS for a levy on tickets sold for stadium and arena concerts, which would go into a fund to support the grassroots live sector.
Our CEO, David Martin, reacts to the response ➡️
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We were delighted to sponsor the Innovation Award at the @IvorsAcademy Classical Awards. Congratulations @Gavin_Bryars on the well-deserved recognition of an incredible career. Thanks @MahanEsfahani for co-presenting.
#TheIvorsClassicalAwards#
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The MU is pleased to join Thangam Debbonaire and local MPs in endorsing Nicola Beech’s campaign. Nicola is one of three people shortlisted to be Labour’s candidate for the West of England Combined Authority mayoral election next spring 👇
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So proud to have the amazing
@ThangamDebb backing me for WECA Mayor! 🌹 She knows the West of England deserves leadership that supports creativity, growth, and community. Let’s build a vibrant region together - from the arts to nighttime economy and beyond! 💃🏼🎨 #WestofEngland#
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Planning a tour abroad?
We've partnered with @itsvivalavisa to offer all members access to free advice on visas, work permits and travel documentation
Just phone or email with any touring related questions you may have!
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#WeAreTheMU# #Visas# #Touring#
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Thank you @MichaelSheen for your solidarity and support in the campaign to protect Welsh National Opera. Diolch yn fawr iawn! ✊
#WNOProud# #WNOBalch#
The @WelshNatOpera orchestra needs your help! Keep the WNO as a full-time company, protect jobs and secure the company’s future.
Write to your MP or MS and ask them to help protect one of the jewels in the Welsh culture crown.
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The @WelshNatOpera orchestra needs your help! Keep the WNO as a full-time company, protect jobs and secure the company’s future.
Write to your MP or MS and ask them to help protect one of the jewels in the Welsh culture crown.
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Thank you @LaylaMoran for supporting the campaign to protect Welsh National Opera 🙌
#WNOProud# #WNOBalch#
As a patron of @RealOxfordOpera, I was delighted the @WelshNatOpera orchestra performed in Oxford last week.
But funding cuts put the WNO and other performing groups at risk.
Please support the WNO:
#WNOProud ##WNOBalch#
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“Irreparable harm” could befall the UK’s live-performance and music sectors if the government does not act quickly to remedy a “cost-of-touring crisis”, industry bodies have warned Labour (@WeAreTheMU, @FeaturedArtists) 👇
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FAC & Musicians' Union publish open letter to government and live sector on cost of touring crisis
It’s time to the put the value of music back where it belongs - in the hands of musicians and music creators
#FixStreaming#
We endorse this statement on AI training: "The unlicensed use of creative works for training generative AI is a major, unjust threat to the livelihoods of the people behind those works, and must not be permitted".
Full comment below. Sign the statement at
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The MU is deeply concerned at further shrinking of the opera and ballet sector
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#WeAreTheMU#
