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\n The MU will host a trade table and lead a panel discussion exploring the state of fair work in the creative industries. Photo: Shutterstock.
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The MU is delighted to partner once again with Resonate Music Conference<\/a>, taking place at Platform, Glasgow, on Thursday 13 November 2025.<\/p>\n Resonate is a key date in Scotland\u2019s music industry calendar, focusing on industry training, business development, accessibility, and collaboration. The event serves as a springboard for preparing Scotland\u2019s music professionals for international growth, providing space to share challenges, explore opportunities, and strengthen the industry for everyone involved.<\/p>\n Resonate features a wide range of panels, workshops, demonstrations, round tables, one-to-one sessions, and valuable opportunities for networking.<\/p>\n MU panel<\/p>\n The MU will host a trade table and lead a panel discussion exploring the state of fair work in the creative industries.<\/p>\n Titled \u2018Fair Work? Fair Do\u2019s \u2013 Changing the State of Play for Musicians and the Creative Workforce\u2019, the panellists include:<\/p>\n
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\n<\/ul>\n Background to the panel<\/p>\n The recent STUC report, Freelance and Forgotten<\/a>, delivers a stark indictment of conditions for creative freelancers in Scotland \u2014 highlighting late payments, missing contracts, poor working conditions, and insufficient representation. Too many musicians and creative workers are being short-changed.<\/p>\n This session will take a deep dive into the Scottish Government\u2019s Fair Work agenda, exploring how it could transform a sector too often characterised by precarity and bad practice.<\/p>\n We\u2019ll discuss what Fair Work truly looks like in the music industry, examine initiatives already underway, and unpack the key findings from the STUC report, including:<\/p>\n
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\n<\/ul>\n These findings paint a stark picture of systemic abuse, underpayment, and silencing mechanisms that affect Scotland\u2019s freelance creative workforce.<\/p>\n Join leading voices from across the sector as we explore how employers, funders, and unions can work together to build a fairer future for freelance musicians and creative workers.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve ever chased an invoice, played without a contract, or wondered who\u2019s got your back \u2014 this session is not to be missed.<\/p>\n You can read more from the MU on this here<\/a>.<\/p>\n MU advice sessions<\/p>\n Delegates will also have the opportunity to book a one-to-one advice session with Louise Stanners Pow, MU Scotland & Northern Ireland Regional Officer.<\/p>\n Sessions will be available throughout the day at the MU trade table. If you\u2019d like to arrange a time in advance, please email sni@themu.org<\/a>, but drop-in appointments will also be welcome.<\/p>\n Accessibility and tickets<\/p>\n Resonate takes place at Platform, 253 Argyle Street, Glasgow G2 8DL.\u00a0View full venue information<\/a>\u00a0or contact Resonate directly at resonatescot@gmail.com<\/a> to discuss any accessibility requirements.<\/p>\n
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