Sign the Statement of Support for Working Musicians

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; […]

Canadian Federation of Musicians Announce Major Breakthrough Affecting Travelling Musicians

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 […]

BSO Management Locks out Musicians

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.

Local 1000 at Folk Alliance International Conference 2019

We will be at FAI in Montreal. Read here for details about our Membership Meeting and Showcase Free Zone Schedule!

Folk Alliance International Conference 2019 – Discount for Local 1000 Members

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.

Local 1000 at NERFA

In addition to our Fall Membership Meeting, we will once again be hosting our popular Showcase Free Zone sessions during NERFA.

Please join us!

Fall Membership Meeting

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.

Celebrate Local 1000’s 25th Birthday! $25 for 25 Fundraiser

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.

New Deal Winter 2018

The Winter 2018 edition of New Deal is now available!

Local 1000 Membership Meeting at FAI 2018

The next membership meeting will be: Wednesday, February 14 at 4 pm CST

Westin Crown Center Hotel, Roanoke Room
1 East Pershing Road
Kansas City, MO