Musicians Respond to President’s Budget
The 2019 budget completely eliminates the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB).
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Tania León: Diversity in Composing and Life
A proud and longtime member of New York City Local 802, Tania León celebrates diversity in composing and life.
Music Community Unite in Support of Federal Music Legislation
AFM joined with other members of the music community today to urge Congress to pass a unified piece of music legislation in 2018.
Life’s a Beach
The Toronto Local 149 members head out on the road with a new album, new tour, and big ideas.
Live TV Contract Update
After musicians and music lovers joined together to tell ABC, CBS, and NBC to Respect The Band—the networks have finally agreed to discuss paying live television musicians for ad-supported streaming.
AFM’s President on New Sirius Rates
We welcome the rate increase, but our broken copyright system still allows this wildly profitable company to underpay for recorded music based on a below-market standard.
TV Musicians Demand Respect
Musicians demand the networks Respect The Band & pay musicians fairly.
Jazz Master John Scofield
The NYC Local 802 member talks about touring, learning from other musicians and organizing to get the benefits we deserve.
On the Road With Faith Seetoo
An associate conductor on over a dozen touring Broadway shows, Faith talks about the importance of working union.
Country’s Most Famous Stage
Grand Ole Opry musicians won a new four-year contract with yearly raises, higher health and welfare payments, increased pension contributions, new satellite radio payments, and a percentage of the Opry’s receipts for streamed content.