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Have Your Say in Shaping the Future of Bristol’s Music Scene

Bristol City Council wants to know how you feel about Bristol's local music. Fill out the survey and support the creation of a self-sustaining music fund.

Published: 07 June 2024

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Derby’s Annual Silk Mill Festival Returns to Celebrate Midlands Trade Union Movement

Taking place on Saturday 8 June in the heart of Derby, the annual Silk Mill Festival is an opportunity for the whole of the Midlands Labour and progressive movement to rally in a display of solidarity and confidence.

Published: 05 June 2024

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MU Celebrates Majority Female Orchestra in West End’s Largest Pit Band

Over 50% of players in the orchestra for Hello Dolly! at the London Palladium are women. The MU is delighted to see equal representation in what is currently the largest pit band in the West End, and hopes to see other bands following its example.

Published: 05 June 2024

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Be Sure Your Voice is Heard in the General Election

Make sure you can use your vote in the General Election on Thursday 4 July 2024.

Published: 04 June 2024

Association of Independent Festivals Endorses MU Access Rider Scheme

The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) has endorsed the MU’s Access Rider to its membership and will be holding a session to explain what access riders are, why we need them, and why festivals should adopt them as a standard part of all contracting.

Published: 03 June 2024

Protect the Junior RWCMD department: Sign the Petition

Members at the Junior RWCMD department are campaigning to keep the college’s junior music and drama programmes open.

Published: 03 June 2024

MU Launch Brand New Member Benefit for Discounted Hotel Rooms in London

Our new partnership with Imperial Hotels means that we are now able to offer our members discounted rooms in selected hotels across London. Over time, we hope to expand this benefit to other locations throughout the UK.

Published: 01 June 2024

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Have Your Say in Shaping the Future of Bristol’s Music Scene

Derby’s Annual Silk Mill Festival Returns to Celebrate Midlands Trade Union Movement

MU Celebrates Majority Female Orchestra in West End’s Largest Pit Band

Be Sure Your Voice is Heard in the General Election

Association of Independent Festivals Endorses MU Access Rider Scheme

Protect the Junior RWCMD department: Sign the Petition

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