The Musicians’ Union is today celebrating its 120th anniversary with a special conference in Manchester, where it was formed in 1893.
The two-day conference will feature speeches from the the TUC General Secretary Frances O'Grady, UK Music CEO Jo Dipple and Shadow Arts Minister Dan Jarvis MP amongst others.
The MU was conceived in April 1893 when Joe Williams, a young clarinettist, sent an anonymous letter to his fellow musicians in Manchester inviting them to a meeting to discuss ...
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