MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Self-Contained & Unsigned Bands…WANNA PROTECT YOUR RECORDING?? This agreement addresses those questions and concerns, whether you are a duo or a larger group (up to eight). THE BANDSTAND RECORD AGREEMENT This Special Agreement was developed for unsigned bands made up of musicians sharing equally in the profits, royalties or any other monies generated by the READ MORE

THAT UNION THING

Workers at a Chicago Trader Joe’s have filed for an election with the National labor Relations Board, to be represented by Trader Joe’s United. If successful, this will become the fifth location with union representation. A union wave is striking Chicago. Since 2022, union representation has been secured at the Newberry Library, the Art Institute of Chicago, the READ MORE

LOCAL AND INDUSTRY NEWS

Florida has nearly doubled funding for the arts, from $58 million to $93.9 million. However, the vast majority of this amount is allocated for member projects, and the grants overseen by the Division of Cultural Affairs has dropped from $43.3 million to $32 million. The member projects includes $1 million for design of the Center for READ MORE

PALM BEACH OPERA ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS

Palm Beach Opera Orchestra David Stern, Chief Conductor Announces tenure-track vacancies for: Auditions: June 10-12, 2024 Please email a single-page resume by May 24 to jbarbato[at]pbopera[dot]org. Further instructions and repertoire will be sent after resume submission. A limited number of highly qualified applicants will be invited to audition at the Bailey Opera Center in West Palm Beach, FL. The READ MORE

Official Business

Membership Meeting Scheduled Please mark your calendars now! 2023 Financial Reports Last year’s financial reports are now available in the Members’ Section: http://www.afm655.org/members/financialreports.php