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Naomi Pohl
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General Secretary of the Musicians’ Union, representing 36,000+

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MU General Secretary @naomipohl.bsky.social also joined Minister for EU Relations Nick Thomas-Symonds MP and Minister of State Chris Bryant MP to spotlight the barriers still faced by our members touring in the EU

Thanks to @labour4europe.bsky.social for the invite ✊
Photo of a panel event. In the background to the left, a table of speakers and moderators including Nick Thomas-Symonds and Chris Bryant. Behind them is a window with a thin white curtain closed. In the foreground to the right, Musicians' Union General Secretary Naomi Pohl speaks at a metal podium with roller banners behind her that say "the Labour Movement for Europe"
October 1, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Read the union's full response:
Musicians' Union Reacts to Government and Record Labels’ Announcement
The Government and record labels, including the three major labels, have today announced a package of principles and commitments, which they say will better remunerate creators in the streaming era.
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July 22, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Crucially, we've secured a meeting with Minister Chris Bryant and the record labels in September to discuss session musicians and what would constitute fair remuneration for them

For now, share your thoughts on low/no royalties for music streaming and why you think it needs to change #FixStreaming
Why Streaming Sucks For Session Musicians | Musicians' Union
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July 22, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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This is something that @naomipohl.bsky.social and I discussed with the Cabinet Secretary for Education on Thursday and that I hope to continue working on with the culture and education teams.

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MU Welcomes Cardiff Music School’s Decision to Remain Open and Urges More Support for Arts in Higher
Proposals to close the School of Music at Cardiff University won’t go ahead, but further work is needed on the detailed plans and culture across Wales.
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June 9, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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Fiona spoke about Access to Work and how freelancers in the creative industries need this support. The Minister responded, emphasising the importance of the creative industries to the UK economy ✊
June 3, 2025 at 12:13 PM