Statement on the Death of Congresswoman Slaughter
Musicians lost a good friend and one of our strongest champions of the arts.
News
Alexander Laing: Equity & the Arts
A union musician for almost 20 years, the Phoenix Symphony principal clarinetist Alexander Laing talks about the power of equity in the arts.
Artists Call on Congress to Pass CLASSICS Act
Digital radio makes billions of dollars a year from music made before 1972. Yet, because of an ambiguity in copyright laws, many artists receive nothing. The CLASSICS Act would correct this inequity to ensure musicians who made this music finally get their due.
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).
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.