The Latest Breaking News from the Musicians Union

These are the groups all planning to stage protests at Labour Conference 2026

IT'S less than a week until the Labour Conference is due to kick off in Liverpool, but already groups have signalled their intention to protest

The National (Scotland) · Sep 22

‘You can try weirder and weirder things’: once-mocked synthesisers enjoy new golden era

Formerly reviled music technology is more popular than ever as designers experiment for a growing group of enthusiasts

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2024

English National Opera musicians call off strike action after agreement reached

ENO will now revise plans that triggered dispute, after negotiations with Musicians’ Union

The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2024

BBC commits to exploring ‘alternatives’ to proposed classical performer job cuts

The performing groups include the symphony, concert and philharmonic orchestras and BBC Singers.

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023

English National Opera to receive up to £24 million to support new base outside London

It comes after the ACE announced plans in November to remove the opera company as a national portfolio organisation.

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023

BBC Singers: decision to scrap choir reversed after public outcry

Chamber choir to resume place in Proms programme after plans to shut it down met fierce opposition

The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2023