If you are a professional musician, you are welcome to become a member of Local 47 and receive all of our benefits. There are no auditions. You become a member by filling out and signing the application form and one copy of the beneficiary card and paying the join fee.

The ability to join online will soon become available. Until then please follow the steps below.

To apply:

1. Fill out the Local 47 Application Form (fillable PDF file). (If the applicant is a minor, the Bond for Minor Applicants must also be filed.)
2. Print out and sign one copy of the beneficiary card.
3. Fill out and sign at all of the X's.
4. Enclose a check or money order for the current join fee. Visa/MasterCard are also accepted. Since the fee is pro-rated, please call the Membership Department at (323) 993-3116 for the current join fee.
5. Mail forms and check to:
   Professional Musicians Local 47
   Membership Department
   817 Vine St., Hollywood CA 90038

You may also contact our Membership Department by e-mail, by phone at (323) 993-3116 or (323) 993-3148.

After the first year, membership dues are $190 per year ($90 for life members). Dues can be paid in full, or in six-month increments. The cost for joining for half a year is higher; semi-annual membership dues are $100 each 6 months.

Our operating monies come from two sources: annual membership dues and work dues. Whenever you perform a Union job, you pay a small percentage of the minimum wage for that job in work dues: 3% for live performance and 4% for recordings.