Keep Local Radio Local
The FCC is considering a rule change that would allow Big Radio to swallow up more local stations. Tell the FCC that we want our local radio stations to remain local.
News
John Carter Cash: Guardian of a Legacy
The Nashville Local 257 member is a musician, producer, author, and caretaker of his parents’ legacies.
Musicians Oppose Relaxed Radio Rules
Music coalitions filed comments today with the FCC supporting local radio & opposing increased media consolidation.
Musicians Hall of Fame Nominations
AFM members may nominate instrumentalists, producers, engineers, or bands until April 30th.
Boise Phil Wins Union Recognition
Philharmonic management agreed today to recognize AFM as the collective bargaining representative for the musicians.
Jennifer Montone’s Mindfulness & Commitment
The Philadelphia Orchestra principal horn and Local 77 member performs with chamber groups and as a soloist, and teaches at two of the country’s most prestigious music schools.
Boise Musicians Vote UnionYes
The musicians of the Boise Philharmonic voted overwhelmingly to join AFM today.
Streaming Fight Continues
After three days of intense negotiations, musicians have agreed to extend the Motion Picture/TV Film Contract and resume negotiations in November.
NEA Eliminated in President’s Budget
For the third consecutive year, the president’s budget eliminates the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). Tell Congress to #SaveTheNEA!
Musicians Call on Studios To Negotiate Streaming Media
Musicians held a press conference today prior to the start of contract negotiations calling on the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers to negotiate streaming residuals. Studios pay streaming residuals to actors, writers, directors and others for streaming, but musicians are uniquely excluded.