Statement from the #MusiciansUnion of the United States 🇺🇸 and #Canada 🇨🇦 to the fat bastard #BruceSpringsteen #TaylorSwift
May 17, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Statement from the #MusiciansUnion of the United States 🇺🇸 and #Canada 🇨🇦 to the fat bastard #BruceSpringsteen #TaylorSwift
"If you are a #MU member and you experience discrimination at work, please get in touch with the #MusiciansUnion via your regional office for advice and support."
May 29, 2026 at 7:54 AM
"If you are a #MU member and you experience discrimination at work, please get in touch with the #MusiciansUnion via your regional office for advice and support."
I hope #NUJ, #MusiciansUnion. #WritersGuild and #ALCS will be joining forces to insist that any AI mining of creative output requires permission and payment.
I agree with Paul McCartney and Kate Bush. Unlicensed use of creative works by AI is a major unfair threat to people’s livelihoods. It must not be allowed. It would hand the life’s work of this country’s creators to AI companies, so they can outcompete us all.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
British novelists criticise government over AI ‘theft’
Richard Osman and Kate Mosse say plan to mine artistic works for data would destroy creative fields
www.theguardian.com
January 17, 2025 at 9:28 AM
I hope #NUJ, #MusiciansUnion. #WritersGuild and #ALCS will be joining forces to insist that any AI mining of creative output requires permission and payment.
UNION YES! Accompanists join #Local802 and get ready to negotiate first contract! www.local802afm.org/allegro/arti... @The_AFM @EricDKoch @CentralLaborNYC @AFLCIO @NYSAFLCIO #unionstrong #unionorganizing #musiciansunion #Allegro
April 2, 2025 at 3:44 PM
UNION YES! Accompanists join #Local802 and get ready to negotiate first contract! www.local802afm.org/allegro/arti... @The_AFM @EricDKoch @CentralLaborNYC @AFLCIO @NYSAFLCIO #unionstrong #unionorganizing #musiciansunion #Allegro
May 17, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Statement from the #MusiciansUnion of the United States 🇺🇸 and #Canada 🇨🇦 to the fat bastard #DonaldTrump!! #BruceSpringsteen #TaylorSwift #ResistTrump #TrumpCorruption #TrumpHatesAmerica #TrumpCrimeSyndicate #StandAgainstTrump #FDJT #MAGA #FuckMAGA #FAFO #Felon47 #25thAmendment #LockHimUp #STFUTrump
May 17, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Statement from the #MusiciansUnion of the United States 🇺🇸 and #Canada 🇨🇦 to the fat bastard #DonaldTrump!! #BruceSpringsteen #TaylorSwift #ResistTrump #TrumpCorruption #TrumpHatesAmerica #TrumpCrimeSyndicate #StandAgainstTrump #FDJT #MAGA #FuckMAGA #FAFO #Felon47 #25thAmendment #LockHimUp #STFUTrump
NEW: The music distribution platform SoundCloud updated its terms of service to allow it to use artists' uploaded music to train AI.
The change quietly went into effect last year. It looks like a lot of SoundCloud users were caught off guard.
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The change quietly went into effect last year. It looks like a lot of SoundCloud users were caught off guard.
futurism.com/soundcloud-a...
May 10, 2025 at 10:25 AM
🏴🐉 It’s Welsh Language Music Day!
Celebrating all forms of Welsh Language music
🔗 Listen to the playlists and learn more
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🏴🐉 Mae’n Ddydd Miwsig Cymru!
Dathlu cerddoriaeth Gymraeg o bob math
🔗 Gwrandewch ar y rhestrau chwarae a dysgu mwy
#WeAreTheMU #MusiciansUnion #Miwsig
Celebrating all forms of Welsh Language music
🔗 Listen to the playlists and learn more
***
🏴🐉 Mae’n Ddydd Miwsig Cymru!
Dathlu cerddoriaeth Gymraeg o bob math
🔗 Gwrandewch ar y rhestrau chwarae a dysgu mwy
#WeAreTheMU #MusiciansUnion #Miwsig
February 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM
🏴🐉 It’s Welsh Language Music Day!
Celebrating all forms of Welsh Language music
🔗 Listen to the playlists and learn more
***
🏴🐉 Mae’n Ddydd Miwsig Cymru!
Dathlu cerddoriaeth Gymraeg o bob math
🔗 Gwrandewch ar y rhestrau chwarae a dysgu mwy
#WeAreTheMU #MusiciansUnion #Miwsig
Celebrating all forms of Welsh Language music
🔗 Listen to the playlists and learn more
***
🏴🐉 Mae’n Ddydd Miwsig Cymru!
Dathlu cerddoriaeth Gymraeg o bob math
🔗 Gwrandewch ar y rhestrau chwarae a dysgu mwy
#WeAreTheMU #MusiciansUnion #Miwsig
@donlieber @The_AFM @IMAW_ @MusiciansUnion @StevieNicks @Madonna @Wyclef @Cher @Shakira @taylorswift13 @springsteen @Lin_Manuel @
I would love to see a bunch of musical artists and celebrities put on a nationally televised tribute concert for Pres. Jimmy Carter on inauguration day with all proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity.
December 31, 2024 at 4:36 AM
@donlieber @The_AFM @IMAW_ @MusiciansUnion @StevieNicks @Madonna @Wyclef @Cher @Shakira @taylorswift13 @springsteen @Lin_Manuel @
New Arts Council England review backs expanding the theatre tax relief to touring, longer funding cycles, and ditching “Let’s Create”
MU General Secretary Naomi Pohl explores the report’s key recommendations for musicians – and where more work is needed
🔗 https://ow.ly/qEAR50XN674
#MusiciansUnion
MU General Secretary Naomi Pohl explores the report’s key recommendations for musicians – and where more work is needed
🔗 https://ow.ly/qEAR50XN674
#MusiciansUnion
MU Welcomes Arts Council England Review
We broadly welcome Baroness Margaret Hodge’s review of Arts Council England, which reflects many of the concerns raised by the MU and other creative unions. We will now press the government to respond positively to its recommendations.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:25 AM
New Arts Council England review backs expanding the theatre tax relief to touring, longer funding cycles, and ditching “Let’s Create”
MU General Secretary Naomi Pohl explores the report’s key recommendations for musicians – and where more work is needed
🔗 https://ow.ly/qEAR50XN674
#MusiciansUnion
MU General Secretary Naomi Pohl explores the report’s key recommendations for musicians – and where more work is needed
🔗 https://ow.ly/qEAR50XN674
#MusiciansUnion
#BrexitHasFailed
#BrexitShambles
#ToriesGone318
#Labour #Change
#MusiciansUnion
#BrexitReset
#KeepMusicLive
#RejoinTheEU
Music Industry urges UK-EU Summit to address Post-Brexit Trade Barriers for Musicians leftfootforward.org/2025/05/musi...
#BrexitShambles
#ToriesGone318
#Labour #Change
#MusiciansUnion
#BrexitReset
#KeepMusicLive
#RejoinTheEU
Music Industry urges UK-EU Summit to address Post-Brexit Trade Barriers for Musicians leftfootforward.org/2025/05/musi...
Music industry urges UK-EU Summit to address post-Brexit trade barriers for musicians
"Put simply, the current arrangements are not working. Which means audiences, artists and venues in the EU and UK are missing out on the enormous benefits which closer cultural exchange would bring.”
leftfootforward.org
May 18, 2025 at 11:08 PM
#BrexitHasFailed
#BrexitShambles
#ToriesGone318
#Labour #Change
#MusiciansUnion
#BrexitReset
#KeepMusicLive
#RejoinTheEU
Music Industry urges UK-EU Summit to address Post-Brexit Trade Barriers for Musicians leftfootforward.org/2025/05/musi...
#BrexitShambles
#ToriesGone318
#Labour #Change
#MusiciansUnion
#BrexitReset
#KeepMusicLive
#RejoinTheEU
Music Industry urges UK-EU Summit to address Post-Brexit Trade Barriers for Musicians leftfootforward.org/2025/05/musi...
The American Federation of Musicians (AFM) is suing Universal and Warner Music Groups, citing breaches of collective bargaining agreements concerning the use of AI.
#MusiciansUnion #AIEthics #MusicIndustry
#MusiciansUnion #AIEthics #MusicIndustry
Industry Resistance: Musicians Union Sues Over AI Use
The American Federation of Musicians (AFM) is suing Universal and Warner Music Groups, citing breaches of collective bargaining agreements concerning the use of AI.
www.pitchfork.com
June 9, 2026 at 7:06 PM
The American Federation of Musicians (AFM) is suing Universal and Warner Music Groups, citing breaches of collective bargaining agreements concerning the use of AI.
#MusiciansUnion #AIEthics #MusicIndustry
#MusiciansUnion #AIEthics #MusicIndustry
Watching Jools Holland - proper live music so rarely seen on the BBC now
Happy New Year to all trade unionists and co-operator’s
#MusiciansUnion #KeepMusicLive
Happy New Year to all trade unionists and co-operator’s
#MusiciansUnion #KeepMusicLive
January 1, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Watching Jools Holland - proper live music so rarely seen on the BBC now
Happy New Year to all trade unionists and co-operator’s
#MusiciansUnion #KeepMusicLive
Happy New Year to all trade unionists and co-operator’s
#MusiciansUnion #KeepMusicLive
Statement from the #MusiciansUnion of the United States 🇺🇸 and #Canada 🇨🇦
#BruceSpringsteen #TaylorSwift
#FckTrmp
#BruceSpringsteen #TaylorSwift
#FckTrmp
May 19, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Statement from the #MusiciansUnion of the United States 🇺🇸 and #Canada 🇨🇦
#BruceSpringsteen #TaylorSwift
#FckTrmp
#BruceSpringsteen #TaylorSwift
#FckTrmp
Musicians Union Stands With Bruce Springsteen in ‘Complete Solidarity’ Against Trump: "We can not remain silent as one of our most celebrated members is singled out and personally attacked by the President… #BruceSpringsteen #MusiciansUnion #Solidarity #SupportArtists #AmericanFederationOfMusicians
April 2, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Musicians Union Stands With Bruce Springsteen in ‘Complete Solidarity’ Against Trump: "We can not remain silent as one of our most celebrated members is singled out and personally attacked by the President… #BruceSpringsteen #MusiciansUnion #Solidarity #SupportArtists #AmericanFederationOfMusicians
#MusicNews 🎻 A year after the London Chamber Orchestra's collapse, many musicians remain unpaid. The Musicians Union reports ongoing efforts to negotiate a fair resolution. While the original company has dissolved, talks continue with new trustees. Full story on The Londoner. #LCO #MusiciansUnion
February 15, 2025 at 9:09 PM
#MusicNews 🎻 A year after the London Chamber Orchestra's collapse, many musicians remain unpaid. The Musicians Union reports ongoing efforts to negotiate a fair resolution. While the original company has dissolved, talks continue with new trustees. Full story on The Londoner. #LCO #MusiciansUnion
actionnetwork.org/petitions/mu... Petition for Musicians: Tell venues to raise the bar on artist treatment #musicsky #musiciansky #nopaytoplay #nomerchcuts #contracttransparency #nodoorpolling #musiciansunion
Musicians: Tell venues to Raise the Bar on artist treatment!
United Musicians and Allied Workers (UMAW)'s Raise the Bar campaign is calling on all music venues to meet four basic standards for treatment of artists: 1. No merch cuts 2. No pay to play 3. No do...
actionnetwork.org
September 18, 2026 at 9:05 PM
actionnetwork.org/petitions/mu... Petition for Musicians: Tell venues to raise the bar on artist treatment #musicsky #musiciansky #nopaytoplay #nomerchcuts #contracttransparency #nodoorpolling #musiciansunion
#BrexitHasFailed
#BrexitShambles
#ToriesGone317
#Labour #Change
#MusiciansUnion
#BrexitReset
#KeepMusicLive
#RejoinTheEU
Music Industry urges UK-EU Summit to address Post-Brexit Trade Barriers for Musicians leftfootforward.org/2025/05/musi...
#BrexitShambles
#ToriesGone317
#Labour #Change
#MusiciansUnion
#BrexitReset
#KeepMusicLive
#RejoinTheEU
Music Industry urges UK-EU Summit to address Post-Brexit Trade Barriers for Musicians leftfootforward.org/2025/05/musi...
Music industry urges UK-EU Summit to address post-Brexit trade barriers for musicians
"Put simply, the current arrangements are not working. Which means audiences, artists and venues in the EU and UK are missing out on the enormous benefits which closer cultural exchange would bring.”
leftfootforward.org
May 18, 2025 at 1:21 PM
#BrexitHasFailed
#BrexitShambles
#ToriesGone317
#Labour #Change
#MusiciansUnion
#BrexitReset
#KeepMusicLive
#RejoinTheEU
Music Industry urges UK-EU Summit to address Post-Brexit Trade Barriers for Musicians leftfootforward.org/2025/05/musi...
#BrexitShambles
#ToriesGone317
#Labour #Change
#MusiciansUnion
#BrexitReset
#KeepMusicLive
#RejoinTheEU
Music Industry urges UK-EU Summit to address Post-Brexit Trade Barriers for Musicians leftfootforward.org/2025/05/musi...
Does this sound familiar to musicians?? Philip Pullman explains Oxford Literary Festival resignation http://bbc.in/1OvqO1J @MusiciansUnion
December 6, 2024 at 12:07 PM
Does this sound familiar to musicians?? Philip Pullman explains Oxford Literary Festival resignation http://bbc.in/1OvqO1J @MusiciansUnion
Why does my chapter of the American Federation of Musicians only feature orchestra contracts on their site? Don’t performers using bars and restaurants need them more?
#afm #texasmusicoffice #musiciansunion #labormovement #texassynthpop
#afm #texasmusicoffice #musiciansunion #labormovement #texassynthpop
March 20, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Why does my chapter of the American Federation of Musicians only feature orchestra contracts on their site? Don’t performers using bars and restaurants need them more?
#afm #texasmusicoffice #musiciansunion #labormovement #texassynthpop
#afm #texasmusicoffice #musiciansunion #labormovement #texassynthpop
The #MusiciansUnion Prepares To Continue Hollywood Strikes In 2024
The Musicians Union Prepares To Continue Hollywood Strikes In 2024 — CultureSlate
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January 24, 2024 at 9:15 PM
The #MusiciansUnion Prepares To Continue Hollywood Strikes In 2024
Are proposed contracts + cuts to music in part reaction to broad trend of attacking unions? Wondering. http://ht.ly/dBgZh @MusiciansUnion
December 2, 2024 at 6:38 AM
Are proposed contracts + cuts to music in part reaction to broad trend of attacking unions? Wondering. http://ht.ly/dBgZh @MusiciansUnion
TRUTH! As the daughter of two members of Local Musician’s 1 in Cincinnati, I know that unions make it possible for artists to have good jobs, support families, and contribute to thriving communities.
@MusiciansUnion
@rosiepmcso
@CincySymphony
#HealBridgeThrive
@MusiciansUnion
@rosiepmcso
@CincySymphony
#HealBridgeThrive
November 23, 2024 at 8:18 AM
TRUTH! As the daughter of two members of Local Musician’s 1 in Cincinnati, I know that unions make it possible for artists to have good jobs, support families, and contribute to thriving communities.
@MusiciansUnion
@rosiepmcso
@CincySymphony
#HealBridgeThrive
@MusiciansUnion
@rosiepmcso
@CincySymphony
#HealBridgeThrive