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The winter 2020 issue of The Musician is being dispatched in print format to members this week. This the first print edition since the spring, and we lead with an eight page feature summarising the Union’s work since the initial lockdown was implemented in March.
Film maker William Ambler-Shaw’s documentary on the Leytonstone Unplugged event in August, which very kindly raised money for the MU Coronavirus Hardship Fund, is now available on YouTube.
The UK Americana Music Association (AMA-UK) has revealed the nominations for the seven member-voted categories of the UK Americana Awards 2021.
A West End flash mob took to Westminster today determined to make its mark.
Parliament Square was once again the centre for another demonstration calling for financial aid for performers today.
Following our visit to TUC Congress House, my MU colleague Jane Austin and I arranged to be shown around Kings Place in London’s NW1.
Another very productive day at Greg Fitzgerald’s studio in Canterbury. Just a day trip this time, with a focus on vocals and guitar.
A fun event this afternoon with the BPI who were anticipating National Album Day this Saturday by hosting an online quiz.
I travelled to Parliament Square this morning and met up with my MU colleagues Dave Webster and Maddy Radcliff, plus hooked up once more with photographer Jonathan Stewart.
A good day for The Warren Junior Football Club as they exacted revenge for their loss in March to Bromley Solis with a resounding 5-1 win this morning.
Following the Union’s media launch on Tuesday publicising the results of our recent members’ survey, a total of over 100 pieces were generated.
The MU’s recent survey of musicians has a prominent feature in The Guardian this morning. This follows our media campaign launch produced in conjunction with the team at our excellent PR agency, Kindred.
This evening I met up with Jonathan Stewart at the Brewhouse and Kitchen in Hoxton for a beer masterclass.
The autumn 2020 issue of The Musician magazine is set to be dispatched this evening via the DotDigital system to all members.
Video film maker William Ambler-Shaw visited Beckenham this afternoon to record my contribution to his documentary.
Finally, a football match for The Warren JFC, the under-15s team for which my son Ben plays.
Part two of a summer break from MU commitments, saw my travelling down by train from Bromley South to Canterbury East and Greg Fitzgerald’s studio.
