A community of musicians working together to
preserve the culture of music and
promote dignity, fairness, and democracy for musicians.


Latest News From FGO Musicians
Local Requests FGO Be Placed on AFM Unfair List
Musicians are not Independent Contractors
Musicians Stage Protest
FGO Musician FAQs
It's Not About Money

08/25 Elections for Vacant Offices Scheduled

09/01 Instrument Insurance From Clarion Available

Just a reminder that in addition to the Seabury & Smith policy, instrument insurance is now available through Clarion, at discounted AFM rates. For more information, please contact the Local or visit:

Http://www.clarionins.com or 1-800-VIVALDI (848-2534)

09/01 SFM Launches YouTube Channel

South Florida Musicians Association has launched a YouTube channel to promote its members. The channel can be found at: http://www.youtube.com/southfloridamusician

Members, if you have video of your ensemble, please contact the Local to see how we can add it to our channel. And if you already have video hosted on YouTube, please send us the link.

09/01 We Are Stronger Together

The end of the summer is approaching, the new season will start up before we know it, and it seems an appropriate time to reflect on some of the thoughts from previous editions of the newsletter.

Read the full entry »

09/01 Recording Alert: Live Nation Sessions

Live Nation is soliciting and administering recording projects through its label, which is not a signatory to any agreements with the AFM. Therefore, recording sessions for artists formerly signed to signatory labels--such as Madonna, Jay-Z, and Shakira--are not covered under the Sound Recording Labor Agreement (SRLA) at this time.

Read the full entry »


Events - Week of 8/31/2008

Polyphonic.org Updates
AFL-CIO NOW BLOG