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Niamh Parsons appointed Saoi of Howth Singing Circle
On 23rd November 2017, at Howth Yacht Club, Musicians’ Union of Ireland (MUI) Executive Committee member, Niamh Parsons, was appointed as a Saoi of the Howth Singing Circle (HSC). The award, made by Brian Doyle, was in recognition of Niamh’s service to the HSC over the previous eighteen years as singer, teacher and organiser. Doyle… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
SIPTU welcomes support of the Taoiseach for the future of RTÉ Orchestras
SIPTU and Musicians’ Union of Ireland (MUI) representatives have welcomed the support expressed yesterday (Tuesday, 12th December) by Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, for the future of the RTÉ orchestras and his call for the Ministers involved to seek to ensure both are maintained. SIPTU Organiser, Graham Macken, said: “Speaking yesterday during Leaders’ Questions in the Dáil,… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
SIPTU and MUI express concern over proposed review of RTÉ orchestras
SIPTU and the Musicians Union of Ireland (MUI) have warned the management of RTÉ that it could face significant opposition concerning a review it has commissioned in relation to the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra (RTÉ NSO) and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra (RTÉ CO). SIPTU Organiser, Graham Macken, said: “On 2nd November, the Interim General Manager of the RTÉ CO, Gareth Hudson, informed its… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
MUI calls for Ratification of Beijing Treaty at SIPTU Conference
Payment of royalties to performers for audiovisual performances was to the fore at SIPTU’s biggest event of the year. At the SIPTU Biennial Delegate Conference held in Cork, October 2017, the Arts, Culture, Print and Media Sector of SIPTU put forward a motion calling for the Beijing Treaty to be ratified. The treaty gives performers… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
Discounts for MUI members
If you are using any of the retailers below, please be sure to show your MUI card for a discount. Paul Ryan Music, 4 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 paulryanmusic.com – Tel: 01 679 8571 Everest Music, 2 Raven Hall, Dargle Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow everestmusic.com – Tel: 01 286 1933 Goodwins Music, 134… Continue Reading
MayFest 2017
MayFest 2017 aims to celebrate and invigorate workers’ culture with a series of events in the home of Irish trade unionism. Produced by the SIPTU Dublin District Council this inaugural festival season includes plays and events that deal with working class history, culture and politics. Tickets available at the door. See full listing of events.
Farewell to Fidel Night
A night of song, tributes and film remembering the historic significance of Fidel Castro to international progressive politics will take place in Liberty Hall on Tuesday, 18th April. The date of the event coincides with the 56th anniversary of the defeat by Cuban forces of an invasion by counter-revolutionaries, backed by the CIA, at Playa… Continue Reading
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