The Musician Journal of the Musicians’ Union Spring 2014 theMU.org Sexism in music Inside Investigating the portrayal of female musicians Live Performance Dept A new MU department for members in the live arena Profile: Lisa Knapp Exclusive interview with the innovative folk artist ABO Conference report On carving a brighter future for orchestras across the UK contacts Union HQ Regional Offices General Secretary Head of Government Relations London John F Smith & Public Affairs Regional Organiser: Naomi Pohl Isabelle Gutierrez 33 Palfrey Place, London SW8 1PE Assistant General Secretary t 020 7840 5504 Horace Trubridge (Music Industry) In-House Solicitor f 020 7840 5599 David Fenton e
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[email protected] Michael Sweeney National Organiser Midlands Ben Jones (Recording & Broadcasting) Royalties Manager Regional Organiser: Stephen Brown Phil Kear 2 Sovereign Court, National Organiser Graham Street, Dave Webster (Live Performance) Sessions Official Birmingham B1 3JR Peter Thoms t 0121 236 4028 f 0121 233 4116 Live Performance Official e
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