Sam Dunkley
@SamDunkleyMusic
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Freelance community musician with a penchant for large scale singing projects. Creator - @p_a_etc.
Yorkshire (usually)
Joined July 2011
The MU is deeply concerned at further shrinking of the opera and ballet sector đź”— https://t.co/iEayq8z7rI
#WeAreTheMU
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The MU is deeply concerned to learn that Northern Ballet have announced plans which may cut their long-standing orchestra players.
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MU members in the Welsh National Opera orchestra have voted overwhelmingly in favour of potential strike action in a ballot that closed on 17 July 2024 Read more at https://t.co/SvsymedPqq
#WNOProud #WNOBalch
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Welsh National Opera’s orchestra have voted overwhelmingly in favour of potential strike action, in response to proposals that would reduce the employment of the orchestra from a full-time to 85%...
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🌹 The MU has been affiliated to @UKLabour since 1943 As a result, the union has been heavily involved in the creation of Labour's policies for arts and music Today is a real chance to vote for meaningful commitments that will change MU members' lives for the better
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97%+ of over 65s are registered to vote. Only 2/3s of 18-24 year olds are on the register. If you turn 18 on or before 4th July you can register to vote right now. Do not lose your democratic birthright! It matters so much. It only takes 5 minutes. https://t.co/GwNNxTOaBC
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Register to vote to take part in elections in the UK. Includes how to get on the electoral register and how to update your address on the register.
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Forced to work in the rain unnecessarily? Join a union.
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Join us for a look at the challenges creative unions face with Fair Work and how it’s applied in our sectors at @ScottishTUC Congress 2024 Featuring @Benlunn, @JoCameronBrown, @NeilBibby and more 👉 https://t.co/2FiBp9yMEm Lunch and refreshments provided #STUC24
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I’m looking forward to discusssing what we need to do improve Fair Work in the Creative Industries tomorrow at #STUC24 in Dundee👇🏻 @WeAreTheMU
Join us for a look at the challenges creative unions face with Fair Work and how it’s applied in our sectors at @ScottishTUC Congress 2024 Featuring @Benlunn, @JoCameronBrown, @NeilBibby and more 👉 https://t.co/2FiBp9yMEm Lunch and refreshments provided #STUC24
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The First Minister of Wales promoting cycling to work (and @WeAreTheMU tote bags) - made my day 🎵🚲❤️
I try and cycle to work as often as I can. It keeps me active and gives me some quiet time to think. I’m happy to support #CycleToWorkDay, and encourage everyone to join in – but don’t forget your helmets! It’s good for you, and good for the planet.
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The MU is in urgent talks with the BBC to save musicians’ jobs following the corporation’s proposals to cut employed posts across BBC Singers and three orchestras [Thread]
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3 days to go! What difference will taking part in the Musicians' Census make? @MaxineKwokVLN explains how your answers will lead to positive change in the industry: https://t.co/T7enX1VRL2
#MusiciansCensus2023
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend, colleague and lifelong activist, Rab Noakes. Rab served the MU tirelessly. He was a committed and valued trade unionist. He fought for what was right, always. (1/2) 📷: STUC Congress 2022 – Fraser Band
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We LOVED this project earlier in the year. Back in Selby Abbey with the fantastic young people of Selby singing their hearts out performing songs they’d written. #musiceduk #primaryrocks #sing
Sing a Song of Selby! Have you watched our videos of local children singing their songs inspired by #Selby? This fabulous project involved local schools working alongside @P_A_etc. Sing along at https://t.co/ZTnj4OVAed
@HistoricEngland @SelbyDC
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"At the MU, we add our collective voice to calls for a General Election at the earliest possible opportunity" Read more from MU General Secretary @NaomiPohl 👇
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Just arrived at @WeAreTheMU Members’ Conference in Leeds where, for the first time, the whole programme is dedicated to equality, diversity & inclusion in music. We are here to listen to members so we can better represent everyone. Excited.
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It's #WorldMentalHealthDay2022 and to mark this, we asked MU member Louise Braithwaite to explain the importance of mental health first aid training and why we should all try listening for that little bit longer. Re read the inspiring blog below 👇
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World Mental Health Day takes place 10 October and to mark this, MU member Louise Braithwaite talks about her MU supported mental health first aid training and how we should all try listening for...
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Great to spend a couple of days helping the @manorceacademy Y7 students get settled in and get to know each other! Confidence and communication through comedy with @PaulBirch5 and body percussion teamwork and confidence with @SamDunkleyMusic - and a lot more besides!
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How gendered is the clothing offer for children? For our @SZ data analysis, we examined 20,000 shirts and shorts from @hmdeutschland, @Zalando and @aboutyou_com that they offer online for children under 10. The results show: Current children's fashion cements gender images. 🧵
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Great to be back conducting today. Five fantastic schools singing so well!
A brilliant day today in @selby_abbey for @SelbyStories with our #SingASongOfSelby project! Thanks to all of the schools who took part and to @HistoricEngland and @SelbyDC for funding and supporting the project. What a fantastic event! Great songs! Fab performance!
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Great to be over in Bradford for the @Boy87Bradford Big Day Out with @BradfordMusic1 - this picture was at 8, before the 2,400 kids arrived for the fantastic day of celebration and music! Looking forward to presenting and leading some singing later on!
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