The Department of Homeland Security is currently proposing to increase the fees for P2 visas for foreign performing artists by up to 53%, from $460 to $705. This would be a huge increase for our Canadian members who already endure an uncertain and expensive process to obtain performing visas.
Please take a few minutes and make your voice heard for your Canadian brothers and sisters. We urge all our US members to visit the website for commenting on the proposed changes and register your opposition. Commenting is open until December 30th.
Every working musician should reasonably expect: professional and respectful treatment in the workplace; professional and respectful communication with presenters, venues, staff, and stage crew; safe working conditions free from physical dangers and harassment of all kinds; fair wages; clear policies from venues on the sale of merchandise; transparent and timely reconciliation of all financial matters; […]
Air Passenger Protection Regulations Amendments Include Mandatory Acceptance Of Musical Instruments TORONTO, May 29, 2019 – The Canadian Federation of Musicians announce a successful outcome in its efforts to affect much needed changes to Canada’s Air Policy with regard to the transportation of musical instruments on Canadian air carriers. Effective July 15, 2019, Air Passenger Protection […]
Musicians of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra have been locked out by their management. Currently they are refusing to pay musicians’ salaries and their health insurance will soon be cut off.
The Local 1000 Executive Board has pledged to make an official donation to support the musicians of BSO, and we are asking our members to take action and contribute directly if possible.
We will be at FAI in Montreal. Read here for details about our Membership Meeting and Showcase Free Zone Schedule!
The Annual Folk Alliance International (FAI) Conference is coming in February!
We are pleased to be able to offer members a $75 discount off registration.
Please contact Local 1000 at together@local1000.org to ask for the discount code.
In addition to our Fall Membership Meeting, we will once again be hosting our popular Showcase Free Zone sessions during NERFA.
Please join us!
Our final Membership Meeting for the year will take place on Friday, November 9, 2018, 10am EST at the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance conference in Stamford, CT.
Local 1000 is 25 years old! It’s hard to believe but it’s true.
To celebrate, we’re launching a fundraising campaign we call $25 for 25 years. Five $5 bills. 25 Years. $1 a year.
The Winter 2018 edition of New Deal is now available!
