The MU took the campaign to end harassment in Scotland's music industry to the 99th STUC Women's Conference, where delegates ...

Welcome to the MU General Secretary Election Hub. In accordance with current trade union legislation, the MU Executive Committee (EC) hereby announces that an election for the position of General ...

Depending on the work a theatre commission contract may involve many elements, it's important to understand your options and what you can negotiate.

Can music help tackle the climate crisis? Chris Hutchings, composer and MU Climate Emergency Action Group member, explores how songs can inspire action, build community and help people realise they're ...

Rampant inequality, public services slashed to the bone, health and social care in crisis, bankrupt local authorities and a treacherous mountain of national debt stand high on the present government’s ...

From the Civil Rights movement to Black Lives Matter today, musicians have always been at the forefront of the fight against racism and oppression. Two music-driven antiracist movements to emerge in ...

In 2019, there was a surge of environmentally focused protests as Extinction Rebellion blocked Waterloo Bridge and Greta Thunberg met with party leaders in Parliament. When The Musician reported on ...

Most musicians who have released music on a national or international level will be well aware of the potential value of press coverage. Securing a review or full-on profile in a newsstand or online ...

Imagine receiving funding to focus on your creativity, explore new ways of working or even to work with new collaborators. The Arts Council England (ACE) ‘Developing Your Creative Practice’ (DYCP) ...

Stroke and Musicians: When Precision Matters In this guest blog to mark Stroke Awareness Month, Dr Finola Ryan, Consultant Occupational Physician and BAPAM Medical Director, explores how strokes can ...