The MU’s communications work was recognised this afternoon at the MemCom2013 Awards. The Work Not Play social media campaign, to
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MU anniversary
The first meeting of musicians, which fundamentally led to the founding of the Musicians’ Union, took place in Manchester this
Abbey Road visit
Dropped in on Jim Hawkins directing a series of recording sessions at Abbey Road yesterday. In the company of Senior Recording
The Musician (March)
The spring 2013 issue of The Musician journal is being distributed tomorrow. This issue leads with a report on the Association
James Hawkins
A long-term friend and colleague, James is a very talented writer, composer, musician and producer who has been developing an
Kathy Dyson
Congratulations to highly-respected jazz guitarist and educator, Dr Kathy Dyson, who today was elected as Chair of the MU’s Executive
The Musician (Dec)
The winter issue of The Musician journal is being distributed today and is set to arrive with all MU members this
Neil Crossley
Neil Crossley is consultant editor on The Musician and I have worked closely with him since 2005. A highly experienced journalist,
Music Week feature
I am delighted to find I have been featured in the Need to Know column in Music Week in this week’s
Jonathan Stewart
Many of the excellent photos featured on my site have been taken by London-based photographer Jonathan Stewart, including the cover
The Musician (Sept)
The autumn issue of The Musician contains the highly commended mix of features, interviews, tributes and reviews, and highlights the growing
Wembley Brick
This summer’s London Olympics has reminded me of my family’s history with Wembley Stadium, which began when my dad attended
Music Supported
Music Supported Here is a web based community specifically focused on supporting grassroots musicians across all genres. Designed as a space
The Musician (June)
The summer 2012 issue of The Musician contains a fascinating interview with the Gaelic singer and musician, Julie Fowlis. An extended
Playing live
Grassroots live music is the foundation and seed bed of so much that is vital, dynamic and joyful in British music. Having
