Local 1000 AFM
The Traveling Musicians Union
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 [email protected] 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!
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
In addition to our membership meeting on Wednesday afternoon, we will be hosting late night song circles in our Showcase Free Zone Wednesday-Saturday night in room 630
From now until March 31, the US$100 initiation fee will be waived on new memberships.
Please encourage your friends and colleagues to sign up today!
Join Ken Whiteley on November 21, as he shares his experience and knowledge on filing out, filing and making lots of money on his recording contracts.
