AFM Local 47 is proud to co-sponsor this year’s May Day rally with live musical performers, Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea!
May Day: L.A. People’s Power March 2019
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Learn Orchestration with Dr. Norman Ludwin
Develop your music orchestration skills this summer with a pair of free classes offered exclusively to members of AFM Local 47.
Taught by Dr. Norman Ludwin — an active session bass player, teacher, composer, and orchestrator — the classes offer AFM members a unique hands-on learning experience using real film scores with an industry professional. Focusing on practical knowledge and fundamental techniques, the course is modeled after the one Ludwin teaches at his Extension Film Scoring Program at UCLA. Continue reading
Next General Membership Meeting: April 22, 2019
Monday, April 22, 2019, 7:30pm
@ AFM Local 47 – Rehearsal Room 7
3220 Winona Ave. Burbank CA 91504
On the Agenda (subject to change):
* Presentation of 50-Year Pins
* Jay Cohen Plaque Presentation
* Officer Reports
* New Media Campaign Update
* Old and New Business
Open to all members in good standing.
Pizza & light refreshments will be served.
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Benefits & Services Committee – Open Meeting
Come Visit AFM Local 47 at Synthplex 2019!
Learn about the benefits of union membership for electronic musicians
March 28-31 – Burbank, CA
Synthplex is a brand new annual “all things synthesizer” event, and the kickoff program will include information on the benefits of union membership for electronic musicians. The event takes place March 28-31 at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport hotel.
AFM Local 47 President John Acosta will conduct a presentation titled “The Benefits of Union Membership and Monetizing Your Music” on Thursday, March 28 at 2:45 p.m. in Room A.
Be sure to also stop by the AFM Local 47 booth!
20% discount for all union members
Tickets & more info @ synthplex.com
Artist Rights Caucus
Streaming is the Future – What are we doing about it?
Negotiations between the AFM and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) begin on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. We’re taking on the most important aspect of the future of the recording industry: new media and streaming services.
Musicians working in all areas of the business are encouraged to attend these important contract negotiations that will affect all of us. Watch the video message from the AFM Local 47 Executive Board, and sign up below to stay informed on important updates and to RSVP to attend negotiations on March 13:
Employment Development Committee – Open Meeting
SAG-AFTRA Rally for Performers’ Rights
SAG-AFTRA RALLY FOR PERFORMERS’ RIGHTS
@ LA BREA TAR PITS
When: Wednesday, Jan. 23
11-11:45 a.m. – Sign-in & Welcome
11:45 a.m. – March to the La Brea Tar Pits (with AFM Local 47 drumline!)
Noon-1 p.m. – Rally & Speakers on ‘The Great Lawn’
Where: SAG-AFTRA Plaza, James Cagney Boardroom
5757 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Parking validated, enter off Curson or Masselin
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3rd Annual Women’s March LA
Women’s March Los Angeles Foundation is a women-led non-profit 501(c)(3) organization created in 2016 by the producers of the historic Women’s March LA, whose mission is to bring attention to the struggles of marginalized communities and all attacks on human rights.
To march with Musicians, email RSVP@afm47.org for meetup information. Continue reading