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A Musicians’ Guide to Funding 23 Aug 2013 | 02:23 pm
There have been a number of MU events examining funding opportunities for members across the country this year and, perhaps surprisingly given the financial climate, there have been a number of positi...
The Musician Cover Feature: Crowdfunding 20 Aug 2013 | 04:42 pm
The traditional record industry has shrunk dramatically in the past decade, with fewer opportunities for artists to get signed. From the rubble of the old system, a new model has emerged that empowers...
The Musician interview: Wix Wickens 20 Aug 2013 | 04:39 pm
As a teenager, Paul ‘Wix’ Wickens scored his first record deal by auditioning for Virgin in his parents’ front room, since when he has barely paused for breath. Whether he is instructing a Japanese or...
The Musician Report: Hub Reps 20 Aug 2013 | 04:37 pm
When, in September 2012, Music Services began their role as lead organisation of Music Education Hubs in England, the MU became involved in how these music services would take to their new role, espec...
New Media Commissioning Fee Guidelines 8 Aug 2013 | 07:09 pm
The Musicians’ Union has published new commissioning fee guidelines for media composers, which include advice on negotiating a fee, copyright, publishing and include a list of actual fees paid to memb...
Eurostar update and feedback from MU members 7 Aug 2013 | 05:43 pm
Earlier this year Eurostar made some changes to their baggage policy, which affected musicians travelling with instruments. They have since reviewed the policy and have made some further changes. Plea...
The Shrewsbury 24 Campaign 7 Aug 2013 | 05:19 pm
The MU Executive Committee supports this campaign which is seeking to overturn the unjust prosecution of 24 building workers who picketed building sites in Shrewsbury during the first national buildin...
Recording Session Consent Form: Protect Your Rights 7 Aug 2013 | 04:56 pm
The BPI/MU Session consent form is an essential tool for any musician who is involved in recording for a record label or artist If you are recording with anyone for commercial release please use the ...
120 years celebrated at Conference 29 Jul 2013 | 05:30 pm
The MU celebrated 120 years at its 35th Delegate Conference in Manchester last week. Over one hundred members and invited guests joined the MU’s Executive Committee and speakers from industry, educati...
Spotify: rewards from streaming 29 Jul 2013 | 01:54 pm
The MU believes that Spotify and streaming services more generally are a positive development for the music industry. We do, however, think that musicians could be better rewarded for having their mu...
