Newsletter Archives: May 2017
05/01/17 Official Business
2016 Financial Reports
2016 Local 655 financial reports are now available in the members' section of the website: http://www.afm655.org/members/financialreports.php
MPTF Funding for Senior Centers
Once again the Music Performance Trust Fund has made funds available for single-musician performances in senior centers and nursing homes. If you have a senior center you would be interested in performing at, please contact us.
05/01/17 Last Month at the Local
Last month we worked with Michael Manley of the AFM's Touring Department to secure a contract for the Il Volo performance at the American Airlines Arena.
05/01/17 Membership Benefits
Have you submitted your information to the AFM National Booking Agency, AFMEntertainment.org? AFM Entertainment is now accepting registrations from AFM members who are solo artists or leaders of self-contained bands and ensembles. Our collective success depends on a strong online presentation. To apply, you'll need professional photos, quality audio, a good video, and a well-written bio.
05/01/17 That Union Thing
A leaked document shows ways British company Diliveroo has tried to avoid being seen as an employer.
05/01/17 Local and Industry News
The Miami-Dade preservation board has voted to demolish the auditorium of the Coconut Grove Playhouse, and residents have filed an appeal.