Sam Dunkley

Freelance community musician with a penchant for large scale singing projects. Creator - @p_a_etc.

[Musicians' Union @WeAreTheMU]

The MU is deeply concerned at further shrinking of the opera and ballet sector

🔗 https://t.co/iEayq8z7rI

#WeAreTheMU

[Musicians' Union @WeAreTheMU]

MU members in the Welsh National Opera orchestra have voted overwhelmingly in favour of potential strike action in a ballot that closed on 17 July 2024

Read more at https://t.co/SvsymedPqq

#WNOProud #WNOBalch

[Musicians' Union @WeAreTheMU]

🌹 The MU has been affiliated to @UKLabour since 1943

As a result, the union has been heavily involved in the creation of Labour's policies for arts and music

Today is a real chance to vote for meaningful commitments that will change MU members' lives for the better

[Lewis Goodall @lewis_goodall]

97%+ of over 65s are registered to vote. Only 2/3s of 18-24 year olds are on the register. If you turn 18 on or before 4th July you can register to vote right now.

Do not lose your democratic birthright! It matters so much.

It only takes 5 minutes.

https://t.co/GwNNxTOaBC

[Trades Union Congress @The_TUC]

Forced to work in the rain unnecessarily?

Join a union.

[Musicians' Union @WeAreTheMU]

Join us for a look at the challenges creative unions face with Fair Work and how it’s applied in our sectors at @ScottishTUC Congress 2024

Featuring @Benlunn, @JoCameronBrown, @NeilBibby and more

👉 https://t.co/2FiBp9yMEm

Lunch and refreshments provided

#STUC24

[Neil Bibby @NeilBibby]

I’m looking forward to discusssing what we need to do improve Fair Work in the Creative Industries tomorrow at #STUC24 in Dundee👇🏻 @WeAreTheMU

[Sam Dunkley @SamDunkleyMusic]

@123reg @123regHelp - not been able to access emails since Monday, any idea when the issue will be fixed? Really awful service.

[Naomi Pohl @NaomiPohl]

The First Minister of Wales promoting cycling to work (and @WeAreTheMU tote bags) - made my day 🎵🚲❤️

[Musicians' Union @WeAreTheMU]

The MU is in urgent talks with the BBC to save musicians’ jobs following the corporation’s proposals to cut employed posts across BBC Singers and three orchestras

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[Musicians' Union @WeAreTheMU]

3 days to go!

What difference will taking part in the Musicians' Census make?

@MaxineKwokVLN explains how your answers will lead to positive change in the industry: https://t.co/T7enX1VRL2

#MusiciansCensus2023

[Musicians' Union @WeAreTheMU]

We are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend, colleague and lifelong activist, Rab Noakes.

Rab served the MU tirelessly. He was a committed and valued trade unionist. He fought for what was right, always.

(1/2) 📷: STUC Congress 2022 – Fraser Band

[Performing Arts etc @P_A_etc]

We LOVED this project earlier in the year. Back in Selby Abbey with the fantastic young people of Selby singing their hearts out performing songs they’d written. #musiceduk #primaryrocks #sing

[Musicians' Union @WeAreTheMU]

"At the MU, we add our collective voice to calls for a General Election at the earliest possible opportunity"

Read more from MU General Secretary @NaomiPohl 👇

[Naomi Pohl @NaomiPohl]

Just arrived at @WeAreTheMU Members’ Conference in Leeds where, for the first time, the whole programme is dedicated to equality, diversity & inclusion in music. We are here to listen to members so we can better represent everyone. Excited.

[Musicians' Union @WeAreTheMU]

It's #WorldMentalHealthDay2022 and to mark this, we asked MU member Louise Braithwaite to explain the importance of mental health first aid training and why we should all try listening for that little bit longer. Re read the inspiring blog below 👇

https://t.co/iSPWPASGlI

[Performing Arts etc @P_A_etc]

Great to spend a couple of days helping the @manorceacademy Y7 students get settled in and get to know each other! Confidence and communication through comedy with @PaulBirch5 and body percussion teamwork and confidence with @SamDunkleyMusic - and a lot more besides!

[Marie-Louise Timcke @datentaeterin]

How gendered is the clothing offer for children? For our @SZ data analysis, we examined 20,000 shirts and shorts from @hmdeutschland, @Zalando and @aboutyou_com that they offer online for children under 10. The results show: Current children's fashion cements gender images. 🧵

[Sam Dunkley @SamDunkleyMusic]

@gracechapman01 Congratulations Grace!

[Sam Dunkley @SamDunkleyMusic]

Great to be back conducting today. Five fantastic schools singing so well!

[Performing Arts etc @P_A_etc]

A brilliant day today in @selby_abbey for @SelbyStories with our #SingASongOfSelby project! Thanks to all of the schools who took part and to @HistoricEngland and @SelbyDC for funding and supporting the project. What a fantastic event! Great songs! Fab performance!