Naomi Pohl
@naomipohl.bsky.social
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General Secretary of the Musicians’ Union, representing 36,000+ All views expressed here are my own.
On my way to speak to the Culture, Media & Sport Select Committee on behalf of
@wearethemu.bsky.social
and with a busy touring artist, colleagues from
@equityuk.bsky.social
& the Association of British Orchestras. We’ll be talking about the barriers to touring in the EU & how to fix them
28 days ago
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Record payments to rightsholders from Spotify is positive, except that a big chunk of that goes to labels rather than musicians. We're campaigning to fix streaming so that all musicians get a fair and guaranteed royalty. Sign and share the petition to show your support! 🔗
bit.ly/FixStreaming
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about 1 month ago
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A heartwarming article celebrating classical music: ‘Watching musicians… I regularly witness the best of humanity, striving together to give the best of themselves for the benefit of others.’ Classical music brings us joy and meaning. In this time of doom & gloom
www.theguardian.com/music/2026/j...
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Classical music brings us joy and meaning. In this time of doom and gloom, we need to talk about that | James Murphy
Why do we focus on the bad news stories about cuts and crises in classical music ? Musicians are doing incredible things to engage, support and sustain us; we should tell those stories too
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/jan/26/classical-music-2026-royal-philharmonic-society-awards-nominations-james-murphy?CMP=share_btn_url
about 1 month ago
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Naomi Pohl
Musicians' Union (MU)
about 1 month ago
Government has announced a 5% funding uplift for arts organisations in England – part of a £1.5bn package to protect arts and culture venues 🧵👇
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Labour Movement for Europe
5 months ago
"We've been really harmed by Brexit as an industry." –Naomi Pohl, General Secretary of the Musicians' Union, speaking at our conference rally.
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Musicians' Union (MU)
5 months ago
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
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Musicians' Union (MU)
5 months ago
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 👇
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Naomi Pohl
Musicians' Union (MU)
5 months ago
MU General Secretary
@naomipohl.bsky.social
also joined Minister for EU Relations Nick Thomas-Symonds MP and Minister of State Chris Bryant MP to spotlight the barriers still faced by our members touring in the EU Thanks to
@labour4europe.bsky.social
for the invite ✊
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Naomi Pohl
Labour Movement for Europe
6 months ago
Coming to Liverpool for Labour Conference? Join us to talk about the road ahead for 🇬🇧 and 🇪🇺 Featuring: EU Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds LME Chair
@stellacreasy.bsky.social
@wearethemu.bsky.social
/
@naomipohl.bsky.social
@yuanfenyang.bsky.social
MP Thomas Vaupel
@pes.eu
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Naomi Pohl
Musicians' Union (MU)
6 months ago
“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
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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!
6 months ago
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Naomi Pohl
Musicians' Union (MU)
7 months ago
Read the union's full response:
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Musicians' Union Reacts to Government and Record Labels’ Announcement
The Government and record labels, including the three major labels, have today announced a package of principles and commitments, which they say will better remunerate creators in the streaming era.
https://bit.ly/4maq1tX
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Naomi Pohl
Musicians' Union (MU)
7 months ago
Crucially, we've secured a meeting with Minister Chris Bryant and the record labels in September to discuss session musicians and what would constitute fair remuneration for them For now, share your thoughts on low/no royalties for music streaming and why you think it needs to change
#FixStreaming
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Why Streaming Sucks For Session Musicians | Musicians' Union
YouTube video by WeAreTheMU
https://youtu.be/8mgbL7HZHiA?feature=shared
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Naomi Pohl
Musicians' Union (MU)
7 months ago
❗ Breaking news on music streaming ❗ Over the last year or so, the MU has been taking part in Creator Remuneration Working Group meetings to get a fair deal for musicians and music creators from streaming 🧵
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Naomi Pohl
Andy Warnock
9 months ago
This is something that
@naomipohl.bsky.social
and I discussed with the Cabinet Secretary for Education on Thursday and that I hope to continue working on with the culture and education teams.
musiciansunion.org.uk/news/mu-welc...
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MU Welcomes Cardiff Music School’s Decision to Remain Open and Urges More Support for Arts in Higher
Proposals to close the School of Music at Cardiff University won’t go ahead, but further work is needed on the detailed plans and culture across Wales.
https://musiciansunion.org.uk/news/mu-welcomes-cardiff-music-school-s-decision-to-remain-open-and-urges-more-support-for-arts-in-higher-education
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Another great speaker from
@wearethemu.bsky.social
supporting an
@equityuk.bsky.social
motion to
#TUCDisabledWorkers
Conference. Musician Llinos Owen highlighting the importance of PIP to support working disabled people.
#TakingthePIP
9 months ago
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Loving the vibe at
@tuc.org.uk
Disabled Workers Conference. So mutually supportive, respectful & such passionate speeches. Here’s the
@wearethemu.bsky.social
delegation. (That’s half of me on the right.)
9 months ago
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I’m at
@tuc.org.uk
Disabled Workers Conference today.
@wearethemu.bsky.social
member Fiona Branson addressed the Minister for Social Security & Disability about freelance workers, the arts & proposed cuts to PIP which will affect @wearethemu members who already face a pay gap & high costs of living.
9 months ago
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Pleased to be at the
@ivorsacademy.bsky.social
Summit today. A great range of speakers covering everything from AI and remuneration to mental health.
10 months ago
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At the Great Escape Festival in Brighton today. Talking AI in music, streaming payments, touring issues & misogyny in music - among other things. Great to be representing
@wearethemu.bsky.social
as part of the Council of Music Makers
10 months ago
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A great game of ping pong between House of Lords and the Commons over the Data Bill. There are some potential amendments to ensure AI firms have to say which copyright works they train models on. A first step to protecting & getting fair pay for artists. ✊
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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House of Lords pushes back against government’s AI plans
Peers back amendment to data bill requiring AI companies to reveal which copyrighted material they have used
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/may/12/house-of-lords-pushes-back-ai-plans-data-bill?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
10 months ago
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Always a privilege to attend the Olivier Awards with the fantastic BBC Concert Orchestra playing. So many talented people, new shows & revivals to celebrate - plus the speeches always get a bit political, which is awesome. 🎵Welsh National Opera got some love, recognising their current challenges ❤️
11 months ago
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