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Setlist Podcast: Make big shows fund grassroots music, politicians told
UK politicians hear possible solutions to the grassroots venues crisis, Nirvana logo dispute back in court…
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Discrimination, lower pay and shorter careers are the norm for female musicians in the UK, study shows
The latest Musicians’ Census report - based on responses from nearly 6000 working musicians in the UK - highlights disparities between the experiences of women and men in the industry. Gender and age discrimination are higher, while women are paid significantly less than their male counterparts…
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LGBTQ+ musicians in the UK face high levels of discrimination and sexual harassment, new report finds
Rates of discrimination and sexual harassment are high for LGBTQ+ musicians, while financial pressures also cause barriers to progression in the music industry. These are among the findings of a new report published by the Musicians’ Union, Help Musicians and Come Play With Me…
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Musicians’ Census sets out the financial challenges and career barriers faced by music-makers
Help Musicians and the Musicians' Union have published the initial findings of their first Musicians’ Census, confirming that 53% of UK music-makers have to supplement their music earnings with other income…
