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🔈 Calling musicians in Cardiff! Musicians, students and alumni will be gathering tomorrow in a mass protest against the proposed plan to close Cardiff University School of Music ✊ Every young person in Wales should have the chance to benefit from arts education

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It is with great sadness that we learned about the passing of Rick Buckler, a long-term MU member and iconic drummer in The Jam Rick leaves behind a rich musical legacy and our thoughts are with his friends and family at this time

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How can musicians use their art and platforms to stand up for minorities? Utako Toyama reflects on the importance of visibility and allyship in our latest blog for #LGBTHistoryMonth

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The start of the Grand Tour 2025. Inspiring speeches throughout. Raising awareness for theartsandmindscampaign.org.uk/who-we-are/ supported by LESE CLIC @artistsunioneng.bsky.social @tuc.org.uk @equityuk.bsky.social @wearethemu.bsky.social @picketlinepoetry.bsky.social @ucu.org.uk

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How are musicians paid for music streaming and what could a fair deal look like? MU General Secretary Naomi Pohl explains the breakdown and what we're fighting for 👉 musiciansunion.org.uk/news/music-s...

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Cardiff Uni's School of Music is under threat Sign the petition to help protect it from closure 👇

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Protect Welsh National Opera! Funding cuts are putting its future at risk. Support the Musicians' Union's campaign to keep its members in secure work and keep Wales' rich musical heritage strong @wearethemu.bsky.social #WNOProud Sign the petition: megaphone.org.uk/petitions/prot…

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Wythnos #CaruUndebau Hapus! Bydd ein gweithgareddau ychwanegol i'r wythnos arbennig hon i weld ar yr hashnod uchod. Mewn Undeb, Mae Nerth. A diolch i bawb am eu cefnogaeth trwy gydol y flwyddyn. @bectu.bsky.social @equityuk.bsky.social @wearethemu.bsky.social @writersguildgb.bsky.social

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Freezing temperatures didn’t stop @wearethemu.bsky.social action short of strike last night in Cardiff Bay. Solidarity to all fighting to protect jobs and secure the company’s future ✊ #WNOProud #WNOBalch themu.org/WNOBalch (📸 Dragon Fruit Films)

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Orchestras across the UK are taking part in an Inclusive Recruitment in Orchestras programme supported by @aborchestras.bsky.social, Black Lives in Music and the Musicians' Union One year on, we explore its impact at #ABO2025

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Support the #SafeSickPay campaign! Did you know that the UK statutory sick pay is one of the lowest in Europe? That leaves many employed workers - including 22% of musicians who have access to sick pay - one serious illness or injury away from financial trouble

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Cardiff University recently announced proposals to close its School of Music Wales should have a thriving music ecosystem, and higher education is a vital part of that network The University must explore all alternatives to its current proposals

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Seed Sessions supports young male musicians who are experiencing or who are at risk of experiencing poor mental health They have four places for young male/male-identifying musicians to get support including counselling and mentoring in Bristol Learn more and apply: www.seedsessions.co.uk

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Today we launch #UnMute 🔈 at #FestivalCongress An exclusive disabled artist roster for the music industry, brought to you by #ContinentalDrifts with support from @wearethemu.bsky.social & #AttitudeIsEverything Application portal is open now - please share: www.globallocal.co.uk/unmute-roste...

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Fantastic to be in Leeds today for the #IKnowAPlace conference today. Looking forward to all the catch ups with my network today, regional strength in musical economies continues to grow and impact 💪🏼 @wearethemu.bsky.social

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As part of our follow up on misogyny in the music industry, we're hearing from: Laura Snapes | Black Lives in Music | Lucy Cox | Independent Society of Musicians | @wearethemu.bsky.social | Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority Watch on Parliament Live at 2.20pm, Tuesday 28 January.

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All children should have access to live theatre, regardless of their background Solidarity with Equity members campaigning to save the National Theatre's primary school touring programme ✊ Sign the petition to demand these live performances are reinstated 👇

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Today on Holocaust Memorial Day, we remember the millions murdered by the Nazis during the Holocaust and all those murdered in genocides that followed 🧵

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Need guidance for completing your tax return as a musician? 👇

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Need advice about the recording industry? Interesting in expanding your local network? Come along to one of our upcoming events for members to boost your career 👇

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Do you sell music or merch to Europe or Northern Ireland? You may be affected by a new regulation called #GPSR, or the General Product Safety Regulation It wasn't designed with musicians in mind, but it could have a big impact on what you do 🧵👇

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The MU is fighting to save the Northern Ballet orchestra and negotiate a fair deal for every musician who works with them

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✈️ The ability to travel and work freely and easily in the UK is essential for musicians Thanks to #ESNS25 for a vital panel on the ongoing barriers for artists and engagers in the UK and EU, featuring MU Head of International Dave Webster We've won the argument, now it's time to fix the problem ✊

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Are you based in Scotland? Do you work as a creative freelancer? The Scottish Government is looking at how the culture sector is supported and what needs to change to best meet the needs of the sector

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We are gravely concerned about Stirling Council's proposed budget cuts These include cuts to the music service of around £250k, and the reduction of 5 full time equivalent teachers This will have a resounding impact on both jobs and the children who use the service 🧵👇 #MusicTeachers

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UK music sales may have hit a record high - but musicians, artists and songwriters are not enjoying the boom Read more from MU General Secretary Naomi Pohl in @theguardian.com #FixStreaming

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Last night the WNO orchestra wore campaign t-shirts during rehearsal for their show with Sir Bryn Terfel at the Royal Festival Hall Thanks to members including Neil Duncan-Jordan MP for their support in leafleting audiences 👉 Sign the petition: bit.ly/4be2UZL #WNOProud

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The ability to stop your music being used to train AI systems should be a right for individual creators - not just record labels and publishers 👇

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🔈 Are you an artist, creator, or music industry professional who works in Black music? Be part of the change and take this 10-minute survey by @ukmusic.bsky.social to help shape the future of Black music 👉 www.surveymonkey.com/r/PHNVCHY

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