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MU Orchestra Stewards

MU Orchestra Stewards

The work of the Orchestra Stewards and the Roving Stewards is vital in representing you to your employer and is a prime example of a union run by members for its members.

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Maxine Kwok-Adams

As an orchestral musician you know that for any problems or injuries, the MU is there to give you a helping hand or advice.

Maxine Kwok-AdamsFirst violin with the LSO

Latest news and features

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MU Responds to Welsh National Opera Cuts

Musicians' Union members in the orchestra of Welsh National Opera (WNO) are facing a reduction in working weeks, equating to a 15% pay cut as a result of a funding shortfall for the company.

Published: 28 March 2024

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Gabriella Di Laccio and the Donne Foundation: Championing Women in Music

This Women’s History Month we share a powerful guest blog from an award-winning soprano, recording artist, public speaker, curator and activist. Meet Gabriella Di Laccio, the unstoppable force behind Donne, Women in Music - a charitable foundation which is breaking records and influencing change.

Published: 14 March 2024

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International Women’s Day 2024: Vulva Voce on Breaking the Conventions of Classical Music

In this blog, all-female genre-defying string quartet Vulva Voce celebrate their recent involvement in a world record for the longest acoustic music live-streamed concert, and share the powerful reminder that music written and performed by women and non-binary people is abundant and limitless.

Published: 06 March 2024

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Upcoming events

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20 Apr 2024

WSWE Local Members' Day in Saltash

Attend two workshops, network with local members, get free portable appliance testing and meet your MU Officials at a local venue in Cornwall.

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20 Apr 2024

Free Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Saltash

Open to MU members in the Wales and South-West England Region only, this is an opportunity to ensure that your equipment is safe and you are able to provide assurances for your insurance, venues and bookers.

Saltash Member only
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21 Apr 2024

Free Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Birmingham

Run by Phil Docker's Guitar and Amp workshop, this is an opportunity to ensure that your equipment is safe and you are able to provide assurances for your insurance, venues and bookers. Available for all MU Midlands members.

Birmingham Member only
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