The Musician (autumn)
The autumn 2021 issue of The Musician is scheduled to be dispatched in digital format by email to members this week, featuring interviews with Rosie Frater-Taylor and Robin ‘Scanner’ Rimbaud.
Music Week Awards
I drove over to the Pestana Hotel in Battersea this afternoon in the company of producer Greg Fitzgerald to attend the Music Week Awards.
TUC Council
I was contacted last week by Paul Nowak, Deputy General Secretary of the TUC, who was hoping to arrange a Greek-themed evening at the organisation’s annual General Council dinner.
Back in town
Another visit to MU HQ was on the cards today, as I organised the existing MU merchandise stock in advance of our industry and political events this month.
Safe Space
New reports reveal sexual harassment and abuse remain rife in the music industry despite the #metoo movement
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Record Store Day
A marvellous day in the company of long-term friend and business colleague Mark Batchelor which began at 10.30am this morning
The Musician (summer)
The summer 2021 issue of the MU magazine, The Musician, is being dispatched in digital format by email to all members this week.
The Musician (spring)
The spring 2021 issue of The Musician magazine is being dispatched in print format to members this week and also included with this edition is an insert containing the Motions for Conference and the call for Conference Delegates.
The Musician (winter)
The winter 2020 issue of The Musician is being dispatched in print format to members this week. This the first print edition since the spring, and we lead with an eight page feature summarising the Union’s work since the initial lockdown was implemented in March.
Leytonstone Unplugged
Film maker William Ambler-Shaw’s documentary on the Leytonstone Unplugged event in August, which very kindly raised money for the MU Coronavirus Hardship Fund, is now available on YouTube.
Americana online
The UK Americana Music Association (AMA-UK) has revealed the nominations for the seven member-voted categories of the UK Americana Awards 2021.
West End Waiting
A West End flash mob took to Westminster today determined to make its mark.
Music and dance
Parliament Square was once again the centre for another demonstration calling for financial aid for performers today.
Kings Place
Following our visit to TUC Congress House, my MU colleague Jane Austin and I arranged to be shown around Kings Place in London’s NW1.
Greg’s studio
Another very productive day at Greg Fitzgerald’s studio in Canterbury. Just a day trip this time, with a focus on vocals and guitar.
National Album Day
A fun event this afternoon with the BPI who were anticipating National Album Day this Saturday by hosting an online quiz.
Parliament Square
I travelled to Parliament Square this morning and met up with my MU colleagues Dave Webster and Maddy Radcliff, plus hooked up once more with photographer Jonathan Stewart.
