Full time Musician? MU member?

[lowdown]

For full time Musicians (although you don't have to be a MU member, just the rate is better).
There is a chance for a test and then a fitting[color=#1D2129][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif] for new pro-level earplugs.[/font][/color]

[color=#1D2129][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]It has just been pointed out and recommended by a couple of my muso friends. (all[/font][/color][color=#1D2129][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif] for £30, under the MU's scheme and taking [/font][/color][color=#1D2129][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]advantage of the subsidized offer)[/font][/color]
[color=#1D2129][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]I am just about to apply and will update.[/font][/color]

If you want to check it out, link here (nothing to lose by applying).
https://www.helpmusicians.org.uk/working-retired-musicians/musicians-hearing-health-scheme

[Owen]

This looks like a top scheme. If only I could find my MU number!

[TKenrick]

Thanks for that, I remembered someone mentioning it on a gig the other week and forgot to follow it up - could do with some better earplugs!

[chris_b]

So you get £160 ACS plugs for £30?

Do you have to be an MU member first?

[bigd1]

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1477875009' post='3165022']
So you get £160 ACS plugs for £30?

Do you have to be an MU member first?
[/quote]

NNnnnnnnoooooo they just take you on your word.....................................NOT!!

[Owen]

I am sitting in the waiting room for this. 2 weeks from application to appointment.

[crez5150]

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1477875009' post='3165022']
So you get £160 ACS plugs for £30?

Do you have to be an MU member first?
[/quote]

Nope its £40 for non MU members

[Owen]

It is a bona fide bargain. This is your opportunity to get the earplugs you had promised youtself but never managed to get. Do it now.

[FuNkShUi]

But do you have to be a full time musician?

[Owen]

They want evidence of your work so that is links to youtube vids, soundcloud PPL number, PRS number etc. Filling in the form takes 5 mins. The worst they can say is no.

[lowdown]

[b][i]"AM I ELIGIBLE?"[/i][/b]
[color=#000000][size=5][i][size=4]"Any professional musician working or living in the UK is eligible – no matter your age, genre or instrument. By professional musician we mean someone who has earned their living substantially from music for a significant [/size][/i][/size][/color]
[color=#000000][size=5][i][size=4]proportion of their working life. Students are currently not eligible to join the scheme, unless you can demonstrate that you earn the bulk of your income through music."[/size][/i][/size][/color]

[color=#000000][size=5][size=4]But Like Owen said above, the worst they can say is no. Just fill out the form and find out.[/size][/size][/color]
[color=#000000][size=5][size=4]Had to rearrange my appointment. That will now be next week (Even so, still only three weeks from applying).[/size][/size][/color]

[Owen]

The reality is, if they say no, find the £140 Specsavers will charge you and do it anyway. You can play with strings that are not super fresh, you cannot play with ears that are not super fresh.