🚨 It’s the first year that the Trafalgar Square pitch is closed for Christmas without Leicester Square to fall back on This means there are no high-profile, viable, accessible and safe amplified busking pitches in Westminster

As the music industry starts to sign major AI deals, we need to put human creators at the centre of the AI opportunity The Council of Music Makers (CMM) is calling for an industry wide standard guaranteeing music-maker consent, control and compensation

❓Did you know AI is already affecting job security for creative workers? 68% of creative workers surveyed felt their job security was reduced as a result of generative AI 🔗 https://ow.ly/gsCG50Xlaon

🍿Calling all MU members! We’ve teamed up with Vue to get you up to 30% off standard cinema tickets in time for the holiday season 🔗 http://musiciansunion.org.uk/news/love-movies-mu-launches-discount-vue-cinema-tickets-for-members

📣 Are you a creative freelancer in Scotland? @scottishtuc.bsky.social have created the Fair Work for Freelancers Checklist, calling for ✅Greater pay security ✅ Clearer guidance on royalties ✅ Better access for trade unions

❗MU statement on Manchester Pride entering liquidation

🚨 Dumfries and Galloway Council is considering axing its instrumental music service Do you live or work in the area? Take part in the consultation online or in person before Sunday 23 November

UK Music is delighted to introduce its practical Five Ps resource! Designed to boost diversity and inclusion across the music industry, it is an invaluable toolkit for music organisations and businesses. Click here for all you need to know: tinyurl.com/yjpkey9s

A new French customs regulation means more hoops to jump through if you are taking merch to France in a van as part of your music work Learn more 🔗 https://ow.ly/PupT50Xh0YG #EUTouring #CarryOnTouring

📣 Calling all local councillors and political party members! Support music and musicians where you are with our dedicated resource hub — featuring briefings and toolkits on issues ranging from AI and music to strengthening local music economies 🔗 https://ow.ly/uK2u50Xh0UO

Scotland Demands Better! Join over 5,000 people in Edinburgh for the march and rally against poverty on Saturday 25 October 🔗 https://ow.ly/ySTE50XgZoi Scotland Demands Better is a coalition campaign launched by The Poverty Alliance

✊ Your music should not be used to train AI without your consent A recent study of creative workers shows that the effects of Generative AI are profound - and that urgent action is needed Stats in thread 🧵👇

✊The MU supports Congo Week Congo Week (19-25 October) is a global week of learning and action to support frontline organisers and communities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo 🧵 #CongoWeek

💛 It's World Menopause Day How can workplaces support those experiencing menopause? Join our informal session for MU members and staff next week to chat, ask questions and share experiences #WorldMenopauseDay theMU.org.uk/events/mu-menopause-cafe

📣 Calling all music educators in Scotland! UK Music want to hear from you Join an online roundtable next week to help develop their Manifesto for Music ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections in 2026 🔗 Sign up: https://luma.com/rgqlunlv #ScotlandMusic #MusicTeacher

Are you a performer, songwriters or composer in Scotland? UK Music want to hear from you! Join an online roundtable next week to help develop their Manifesto for Music ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections in 2026 🔗 Sign up: https://luma.com/yjk8zgdc #ScotlandMusic

Want to get involved in workshops and discussions as a musician? Upcoming events for MU members include: 🎻 Learn about inclusive recruitment in orchestras & choirs 🔌 Free portable appliance testing in Cardiff 📢 Contribute to the Manifesto for Music for the Welsh Parliament elections

📣 Calling all performers, songwriters and composers in Wales! Contribute to the development of UK Music policy and the creation of the Manifesto for Music for the Welsh Parliament elections in 2026 👉 RSVP to secure your place: https://luma.com/m7390jyf

Did you know that today is World Sight Day? RNIB has a dedicated Music Team led by professional musicians with lived experience of sight loss Learn more about their work: https://ow.ly/rlLK50X52k9 #WorldSightDay

As a full-time music producer and part-time music teacher it's time to get involved indeed. 👏🏾 Respect @wearethemu.bsky.social #YupYup

Are you based in Scotland? Apply for a bursary for Resonate 2025! Scottish Music Industry Association has opened applications for a limited number of free bursaries - find out more and apply now 🔗 https://ow.ly/e0QF50X6W56

Happy World Teacher's Day! This year's theme is collaboration, from teacher training to education policy It's also at the core of the trade union movement, where we work together to improve music teachers' working lives 🙌 Learn more & get involved 🔗 https://ow.ly/r02f50X6eXF #WorldTeachersDay

We're proud to sponsor the 2025 Black Welsh Music Awards! Celebrating the exceptional talent, creativity and contributions of Black musicians and artists across Wales Learn more and look out for the winners at https://blackwelshmusicawards.org.uk/ #BlackWelshMusicAwards

The MU condemns yesterday's terrorist attack on a synagogue in Manchester Synagogues should be safe spaces for Jewish communities, and targeting a place of worship on Yom Kippur is a direct attack on Jewish people’s rights to celebrate their religion

⚠️ Big tech eats art Labour Conference passed a motion on AI and Our Rights this week – including specific policy measures to strengthen copyright and fix music streaming They include fair pay, consent, labelling, contract adjustment and rights reversion 🎨 Simon Heard for the Musicians' Union

It's been a busy few days at #Lab25! We're calling on MPs to change the law to protect musicians from the impacts of music streaming and AI And we’re making sure touring in the EU stays on the agenda Thanks to everyone who’s stopped by the Musicians’ Union stand, including 👇

There’s money in music – but it’s not going to musicians Major corporations and big tech companies are making billions of pounds, while nearly half of musicians earn less than £14k a year

We warmly welcome the lifting of the two child benefit cap Child poverty is one of the defining issues of the last 15 years This single measure will lift hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty

🎶 London is bursting with culture & community and music is at the heart of it. Busking is a long-standing tradition in Westminster that must be protected. 🎤 Back our musicians - @wearethemu.bsky.social Sign the petition 👇🏾 www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/we...

Berkshire for Europe is proud to stand with the @wearethemu.bsky.social in their campaign to Fix EU Touring post-Brexit 🎼Creativity should flow freely across borders 🎶 ✈️ Touring should not be a bureaucratic maze 🚧 #BehindEveryMusician #FixEUTouring #LetMusicMove

🎶 Ready to take control of your music career? Join us & @wearethemu.bsky.social on Sept 29 in Leeds & Sept 30 in Birkenhead for 'Get Release Ready'! Learn how to navigate the music industry and maximise your earnings. Don’t miss out! 👉 www.prsformusic.com/events/make-... #MusicBusiness

Closes this Wednesday, we're still taking applications, so get busy! ( Or share with your colleagues : ) #CULTCymru = Creative Unions Learning Together Wales @bectu.bsky.social @equityuk.bsky.social @wearethemu.bsky.social

“AI generated music will not only devalue MU members’ work, it could replace it” MU General Secretary @naomipohl.bsky.social seconded the composite motion on AI and the creative industries at @tuc.org.uk Conference 2025 ✅ Motion passed

At @wearethemu.bsky.social, we’re selfishly sorry that @chrisbryant1962.bsky.social has left the culture brief. Chris has been a great advocate for music & has driven forward work streams on key issues affecting musicians, like music streaming & EU touring. Thanks & good luck in your new role Chris!

We're saddened to hear of the passing of the Duchess of Kent She will be fondly remembered for her work in music education and commitment to young musicians

Do you run a music business in Wales? @ukmusic.bsky.social want to hear from you! Join an online roundtable tomorrow to help develop their Manifesto for Music for Wales ahead of the Welsh Senedd elections in 2026 🔗 Sign up: lu.ma/rldxf1wl #MusicBusiness #WalesMusic

Meet the Musicians' Union at your AGM! 🔎 Find out what the MU is working on where you are 👋 Network with other musicians 🎤 Enjoy guest speakers and live performances

Join the @aslefunion.bsky.social #solidarity rally in Hull, next Friday. After 73 days of action, let's make this huge and show Hull Trains union busting is disgusting 🤮. 🪧🗣️Bring your union banners & placards. 10.30am | Hull Paragon Station RSVP: bit.ly/HullASLEF #StrikeMap

⚠️ Have you heard of the gender pension gap? ↘️ Retired women have to struggle with £7,600 a year less than men on average 📅 That means retired women effectively stop receiving a pension from today

Buskers make our city vibrant but too often they’re pushed out. It was great to get out on the streets with the musicians & artists. They deserve safe, accessible spaces to perform. Sign the petition with @wearethemu.bsky.social urging Westminster Council to Back The Buskers.

📣 Make your voice heard! Shape MU policy and have your say on the music industry of tomorrow Nominations are now open for the union’s Executive Committee and for regional committees across the UK...

🤸 MU members can now get a 10% discount on monthly membership at The Gym Group Available for any of the 230+ locations worldwide

Privately run music tuition services have been quietly filling the gap left by austerity Yet issues with how some of them operate have been creating challenges for students, parents and music teachers MU National Organiser for Education Chris Walters talks to @johnharris1969.bsky.social 👇

Applications now open for freelancers living in Wales & working in TV, Film, Digital, Theatre, Arts & Live Events. All applicants must be a member of @bectu.bsky.social @equityuk.bsky.social or @wearethemu.bsky.social cult.cymru/en/mentora25... Deadline 17/9/25 2/2 #CULTCymru

Croesawn ymgeiswyr i'n cynllun gweithwyr llawrydd Theatr, Ffilm, Teledu, Celfyddydau,Digidol a Digwyddiadau Byw. Rhaid i bob ymgeisydd fod yn aelod o @bectu.bsky.social , @equityuk.bsky.social neu’r @wearethemu.bsky.social. Ymgeisiwch cyn Dydd Mercher 17eg Medi: cult.cymru/cy/mentora25...

What are your working rights as a musician during pregnancy, maternity, paternity and adoption? 🧵

🤘 Back your buskers! Buskers are campaigning for new pitches in Westminster to replace those lost in Leicester Square It follows a court ruling that described busking as a “statutory nuisance” and compared it to “psychological torture techniques” - effectively banning busking in the area

Join flautist & coach Lee Holland for a supportive wellbeing workshop exploring stress, recovery & thriving in music. Part of #OpenTheDoor2025 With @wearethemu.bsky.social At Glasgow Women’s Library Free 🎟 womenslibrary.org.uk/event/wellbe... #MusiciansWellbeing #MentalHealthInMusic

Meet the creative unions at @tuccymru.bsky.social @eisteddfod.cymru stall 7.8.2025 : @bectu.bsky.social @equityuk.bsky.social @wearethemu.bsky.social @writersguildgb.bsky.social 11.00-12.00 & 14.00-15.00 15.15 Join the march for fair funding for the culture sector @pcsunion.bsky.social 2/2

The Musicians' Union will be returning to @eisteddfod.cymru, the largest cultural festival in Europe, in Wrexham this year Bydd Undeb y Cerddorion yn dychwelyd i’r Eisteddfod Genedlaethol, yr ŵyl ddiwylliannol fwyaf yn Ewrop, a gynhelir yn Wrecsam eleni