Whether you're new to theatre or an experienced composer or sound designer, MU Music Writers' Advisory Board Chair Sarah Sayeed shares practical advice on contracts, fees, licensing and protecting the ...

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 ...

MU Fair Play Venues is a a database of small and grassroots music venues we recommend to musicians to be sure of securing a fair deal.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Urgent Guidance for Members Using Deputies: Right to Work Checks New right to work rules could change how musicians and deps are engaged from 1 October 2026. Read about the proposed new rules, who may ...

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) ...

“The first days of lockdown in March, my whole world exploded,” says Craig Crofton. For both the Bristol saxophone teacher and the two-thirds of MU members who derive income from teaching, the past 12 ...