In the aftermath of the devastating L.A. County wildfires, Labor Community Services (LCS) and the Los Angeles Federation of Labor have been working to get resources and aid distributed to affected union members as quickly as possible. Continue reading
In a move to lift spirits and bring a bit of joy to those affected by the recent L.A. wildfires, the Music Performance Trust Fund, Red Cross of Los Angeles County, and Make Music Alliance, Inc. co-sponsored a live concert with AFM Local 47 musicians on the afternoon of February 12 at the Disaster Recovery Center in Pasadena.
The brass quintet, led by Local 47 member Brad Close, was greeted with words of appreciation for their surprise three-hour concert.
“The performance was well received by clients and volunteers alike,” said Timothy Dahlum, Pasadena Complex Site Manager. “Several people stopped me to ask who the group was and said thank you for bringing them in — two called it an unexpected treat.” Continue reading
Monday, February 10, 2025 – The American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada announces its membership in the Entertainment Union Coalition of California. The EUC is comprised of major entertainment unions, including the California IATSE Council, Directors Guild of America, LiUNA! Local 724, SAG-AFTRA, and Teamsters Local 399. (Update: Since this original post, WGA West has also joined the EUC.) Continue reading
Congratulations to everyone whose work can be heard on the 67th Annual GRAMMY-nominated tracks and albums, recorded under AFM union contracts filed with Local 47!
Browse the list below while listening to our #AFM47 2025 Grammys Spotify Playlist:
We at AFM Local 47 thank MEAA for your kindness and support for our many members, and greater community, during this very difficult time. In solidarity there is great strength! Continue reading
Browse our full Overture pdf archives here.
For special members-only Overture content — Executive Board minutes, CBAs, Local 47 Wage Scales, Bylaws, Suspended/Expelled member lists, and more — log in to your new E2 member account at ensemble.afm47.org and browse the “Overture” section on the Documents page. (New to E2? Visit our E2 FAQ here.)
The AFM Local 47 Live Performance/Music Prep for Live Performance Wage Scales have been updated for 2025.
A digital copy of the book is posted in the members-only section of our website at ensemble.afm47.org. (If you have not yet logged in to our new system, please review the instructions here.)
Print booklets are also available by request (1 per member). Please email live@afm47.org.
MPTF Trustee Dan Beck, AFM Local 7 Secretary/Treasurer Tammy Noreyko, AFM Local 47 Sound Recording Business Representative Jamie Vespa, AFM Local 47 Communications Director Linda Rapka, AFM International Musician Advertising Director Honore Stockley, AFM Director of Communications Antoinette Follet, AFM Director of Freelance Services Wages Argott, and AFM Local 7 President Edmund Velasco.
The American Federation of Musicians and Music Performance Trust Fund were thrilled to exhibit at this year’s National Association of Music Merchants show for the second year in a row. Continue reading
The American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada and the Music Performance Trust Fund are excited to once again be co-hosting a booth at this year’s National Association of Music Merchants Show, the industry’s largest stage uniting the global music, sound and entertainment technology communities. The event takes place at the Anaheim Convention Center.
Find us at Booth 7806 during the event’s three exhibit days, January 23-25 (view map).
Snag your 2025 NAMM badge here.