Musicians Union (MU) | Complete Music Update

UK music industry groups welcome pausing of US government plan to significantly increase visa fees
Monday 24 July 2023, 10:50

Musicians’ Union urges music community to get behind Brixton Hill Studios as it faces closure
Friday 23 June 2023, 10:47

BPI and MU comment after talks over a new session musician agreement stall
Friday 9 June 2023, 11:32

Economics Of Music Streaming interviews and timeline
Monday 5 June 2023, 11:08

Economics Of Streaming Perspectives: Musicians’ Union
Thursday 1 June 2023, 12:30

MU launches free membership scheme for refugee musicians
Thursday 1 June 2023, 12:05

Music industry responds to metadata code and remuneration working group
Wednesday 31 May 2023, 12:03

MU and Black Lives In Music contact London mayor Sadiq Kahn over “Form 696 by stealth” concerns
Monday 22 May 2023, 10:39

Musicians’ Union says leaked documents containing further changes to BBC’s orchestras likely outline earlier rejected plans
Wednesday 5 April 2023, 09:56

Council Of Music Makers sets out its five key priorities ahead of ministerial review of economics of streaming work
Wednesday 22 March 2023, 11:33

Music industry criticises lack of support in Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s first full UK budget
Thursday 16 March 2023, 13:17

450+ composers criticise proposed cuts to BBC’s orchestras and choir
Thursday 16 March 2023, 13:07

CMU Digest 12.03.23: Spotify, recorded music stats, Live Nation, BBC, Jesus And Mary Chain
Sunday 12 March 2023, 19:35

MU hits out a proposed cutbacks as BBC announces plans to revamp its classical music output
Wednesday 8 March 2023, 11:11

CMU Digest 19.02.23: TikTok, DF Concerts, Viagogo, EU Copyright Directive, the 100% Venues campaign
Sunday 19 February 2023, 15:15

Musicians’ Union backs FAC’s 100% Venues campaign
Wednesday 15 February 2023, 10:27

Musicians’ Census launches to gain a picture of UK music makers
Monday 23 January 2023, 10:43

Outgoing AIF CEO Paul Reed announces new role at Musicians’ Union
Thursday 17 November 2022, 12:46

Music community pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Friday 9 September 2022, 11:39

CMU Digest 03.07.22: CRB streaming rates, Music Education Plan, NZ copyright, TikTok, Viagogo
Sunday 3 July 2022, 15:22

Musicians’ Union also cautiously welcomes new music education plan for England
Tuesday 28 June 2022, 11:36

Ivors and MU hit out at children’s content company seeking writer’s share on music it commissions
Wednesday 16 March 2022, 11:01

Musicians’ Union elects Naomi Pohl as first female leader
Tuesday 8 March 2022, 12:30

Music and night-time industries criticise UK government’s latest COVID support package
Wednesday 22 December 2021, 11:36

UK artist and songwriter groups welcome government commitment to music industry reform during Friday’s Brennan Bill debate
Monday 6 December 2021, 11:13

Statements on Kevin Brennan’s copyright reforming bill
Wednesday 24 November 2021, 11:44

CMU Digest 15.11.21: Astroworld, performer ER, Jay-Z, The Scala, Apple
Monday 15 November 2021, 06:45

MPs again call for performer ER on streams as Universal boss’s £150 million pay packet is compared to songwriter earnings
Thursday 11 November 2021, 12:38

Artists and songwriter groups welcome Competition & Market Authority’s streaming market study
Wednesday 20 October 2021, 10:55

Naomi Pohl to run for General Secretary of the Musicians’ Union
Monday 4 October 2021, 10:52

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