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[Musicians' Union @WeAreTheMU]

We’ve been reducing our reliance on X over the last few years

Since December, we haven’t posted at all

Going forward, the MU will be focusing on other platforms and our X feed will not be monitored

For advice, updates, news and campaigns, please visit https://t.co/CmRiIx7azn

[Musicians' Union @WeAreTheMU]

Read our full statement: https://t.co/cRkb0J2lKe

[Musicians' Union @WeAreTheMU]

We’ve been reducing our reliance on X over the last few years

Since December, we haven’t posted at all

Going forward, the MU will be focusing on other platforms and our X feed will not be monitored

For advice, updates, news and campaigns, please visit https://t.co/CmRiIx7azn

[Musicians' Union @WeAreTheMU]

@jennbutterworth Hi Jenn. We are in the process of reviewing the Government's guidance and will be asking questions about how this affects members and what they may need to do to comply. We're continuing lobbying work to make it easier for musicians touring in the EU post-Brexit at the same time

[Belfast Live @BelfastLive]

"I will work tirelessly to make sure the working musicians of Northern Ireland feel the full power of the Musicians Union on their side" https://t.co/XEPLeV2upw

[Oh Yeah Music Centre @OhYeahCentre]

Calling all musicians!

Come along to the @WeAreTheMU 'Show One to Showcase' Panel & Mixer on Tuesday December 3rd!

🎟️& more info - https://t.co/kBconRIlfw

[Musicians' Union @WeAreTheMU]

The government has responded to the @CommonsCMS recommendations for the grassroots live sector, and has agreed that the industry should deliver a blanket levy on arena tickets. This would offer much-needed support to artists, promoters & venues.

We welcome this news.

[The FAC @FeaturedArtists]

🗞️This morning, the Government has backed recommendations made by the @CommonsCMS for a levy on tickets sold for stadium and arena concerts, which would go into a fund to support the grassroots live sector.

Our CEO, David Martin, reacts to the response ➡️

[Musicians' Union @WeAreTheMU]

We were delighted to sponsor the Innovation Award at the @IvorsAcademy Classical Awards. Congratulations @Gavin_Bryars on the well-deserved recognition of an incredible career. Thanks @MahanEsfahani for co-presenting.

#TheIvorsClassicalAwards
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[Musicians' Union @WeAreTheMU]

The MU is pleased to join Thangam Debbonaire and local MPs in endorsing Nicola Beech’s campaign. Nicola is one of three people shortlisted to be Labour’s candidate for the West of England Combined Authority mayoral election next spring 👇

[Nicola Beech @nicolabeech]

So proud to have the amazing
@ThangamDebb backing me for WECA Mayor! 🌹 She knows the West of England deserves leadership that supports creativity, growth, and community. Let’s build a vibrant region together - from the arts to nighttime economy and beyond! 💃🏼🎨 #WestofEngland

[Musicians' Union @WeAreTheMU]

Planning a tour abroad?

We've partnered with @itsvivalavisa to offer all members access to free advice on visas, work permits and travel documentation

Just phone or email with any touring related questions you may have!

🔗 https://t.co/16hSOXtmpD

#WeAreTheMU #Visas #Touring

[Musicians' Union @WeAreTheMU]

Thank you @MichaelSheen for your solidarity and support in the campaign to protect Welsh National Opera. Diolch yn fawr iawn! ✊

#WNOProud #WNOBalch

[michael sheen 💙 @michaelsheen]

The @WelshNatOpera orchestra needs your help! Keep the WNO as a full-time company, protect jobs and secure the company’s future.
Write to your MP or MS and ask them to help protect one of the jewels in the Welsh culture crown.
https://t.co/GgWHJ4oasD

[michael sheen 💙 @michaelsheen]

The @WelshNatOpera orchestra needs your help! Keep the WNO as a full-time company, protect jobs and secure the company’s future.
Write to your MP or MS and ask them to help protect one of the jewels in the Welsh culture crown.
https://t.co/GgWHJ4oasD

[Musicians' Union @WeAreTheMU]

Diogelu Opera Cenedlaethol Cymru! Anfonwch neges e-bost at eich cynrychiolwyr gwleidyddol i ofyn am eu cefnogaeth ✊

Protect Welsh National Opera! Email your political representatives for support ✊

🔗 https://t.co/uWVnGyNulR

#WNOProud #WNOBalch

[Musicians' Union @WeAreTheMU]

@rtaylorbeales Hi Rachel. We're aware of this practice, and it's an ongoing area of work for us. We'd be happy to talk with you if you'd like to share your own experiences and hear what our work on this issue currently involves: https://t.co/2SoC0j2rAu

[Musicians' Union @WeAreTheMU]

https://t.co/YabDEJIxZe

[Musicians' Union @WeAreTheMU]

Iranian rapper and human rights activist Toomaj Salehi was arrested two years ago today

He remains unjustly imprisoned

Join us and @IndexCensorship in calling for his release. Change your X banner today and #FreeToomaj

[Musicians' Union @WeAreTheMU]

Thank you @LaylaMoran for supporting the campaign to protect Welsh National Opera 🙌

#WNOProud #WNOBalch

[Layla Moran 🔶🕊️ @LaylaMoran]

As a patron of @RealOxfordOpera, I was delighted the @WelshNatOpera orchestra performed in Oxford last week.

But funding cuts put the WNO and other performing groups at risk.

Please support the WNO: https://t.co/qtu5ITn4pg

#WNOProud #WNOBalch

[The Stage @TheStage]

“Irreparable harm” could befall the UK’s live-performance and music sectors if the government does not act quickly to remedy a “cost-of-touring crisis”, industry bodies have warned Labour (@WeAreTheMU, @FeaturedArtists) 👇 https://t.co/DvIoQ7HHoe

[Music Week @MusicWeek]

FAC & Musicians' Union publish open letter to government and live sector on cost of touring crisis https://t.co/5IARLnpUX0

[Musicians' Union @WeAreTheMU]

It’s time to the put the value of music back where it belongs - in the hands of musicians and music creators

#FixStreaming