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MU Well-Represented at European Movement Roundtable and Report Launch.

MU representatives joined a discussion with European Movement and Lib Dem MPs to address the impact of Brexit on touring artists. The roundtable also marked the launch of a new report that sets out solutions to rebuild UK–EU creative cooperation.

https://musiciansunion.org.uk/news/mu-well-represented-at-european-movement-roundtable-and-report-launch

Hope you celebrated World Environment Day!

World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5 and is organised by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). It serves as a global platform for encouraging awareness and action for the protection of the environment. Since its inception in 1973, it has grown to be the largest global platform for environmental outreach, celebrated by millions of people worldwide across more than 150 countries.

The climate emergency is also a union issue. Read on to learn more about how the MU is helping tackle climate change and supporting members to do the same, ensuring the music industry remains fair and sustainable for years to come.

https://musiciansunion.org.uk/news/musicians-and-sustainability-we-should-use-more-creativity-when-booking-tours

National Children’s Orchestras open 2027 applications.

Young musicians aged 8 to 13 are invited to audition for next year’s Orchestral Weeks and Weekends.

Youth music charity National Children’s Orchestras (NCO) has opened auditions for its Orchestral Weeks and Weekends in 2027. Young musicians aged 8 to 13 (as of 31 August 2026) are invited to submit their auditions for free online by 31 July.

https://www.musicteachermagazine.co.uk/content/news/national-children-s-orchestras-open-2027-applications

Piano tuners usually lurk backstage or work in the shadows, but in the gripping new film Tuner - out in UK cinemas now - the tuner takes centre stage!

Starring Leo Woodall and Dustin Hoffman, the film follows a gifted piano tuner whose extraordinary hearing drags him into a dangerous criminal underworld.

Read the full interview to discover the real-life inspiration behind the movie and how the actors trained to make the virtuosic piano playing 100% authentic!

https://pianistpiano.com/4nRo9s0

Royal Albert Hall - What's On

From celebrating Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday to welcoming Sir Ian McKellen for our Lord of the Rings Films in Concert weekenders, there's been no shortage of memorable moments in our auditorium this May.

With a new host of shows just announced, including the much anticipated BBC Proms, there are plenty more incredible events to come.

BBC Proms - Fri 17 Jul - Sat 12 Sep

The BBC Proms 2026 season is fast-approaching, and tickets are now on sale.
Whether you're a seasoned Prommer or looking to discover something new this summer, there's plenty to get excited about across this year's programme.

https://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/proms/bbc-proms-2026

Did you know that one out of every three bites of food we eat depends on pollinators? 🌍🐝

Today is World Bee Day, but around here, every single day is bee day! Swipe through to see some of my favourite recent moments in the apiary.

Being a beekeeper has given me a front-row seat to just how incredibly hard-working, organised, and vital these little creatures are. They aren’t just making delicious honey; they are literally holding our ecosystem together.

Want to help them out? You don’t need your own hive! You can:

- Plant native, bee-friendly flowers in your garden 🌸

- Leave a shallow water bowl with pebbles for them to drink from 💧

- Avoid using harsh pesticides 🚫

Which photo is your favourite? Let me know in the comments! 👇