Musicians' Union
Musicians' Union is the UK trade union for all musicians representing over 33,000 musicians across the UK working in all sectors of the music business. As well as negotiating on behalf of members with all the major employers in the industry, we offer a range of support services for musicians.
The Championing University Music Toolkit, co-written by Music Mark and the Musicians’ Union, provides practical guidance for university music departments facing closure or staff reductions. Drawing on extensive sector experience, it offers strategies to support effective advocacy during periods of change. While not a complete solution, the toolkit highlights both familiar approaches and new perspectives, adaptable to each department’s unique context.
The initial findings of the first ever UK Musicians’ Census are now available. The results are based on detailed information provided by nearly 6,000 UK musicians, making it the largest ever survey of its kind.
