AFM Local 47

Calling all Musicians! It's time to use our voices. Early voting begins today. Not registered? Recently moved? You still have time to visit your local Registrar of Voters website to register online >>> https://www.lavote.gov/home/voting-elections

Our 2026/27 season is back on! Oracle’s extraordinary $10 million gift means our season will resume and the announced furloughs of our musicians and full-time staff will not occur.

THANK YOU, Oracle, for this profound investment in the Nashville Symphony and our city. And thank you to everyone who shared how much this orchestra means to you.

This is YOUR orchestra. As we undertake the work to strengthen our financial future, continued giving from our community and corporate partners remains essential.

Affected ticket holders: Watch your inbox for an email with your options and next steps.

We can’t wait to welcome you back to Schermerhorn Symphony Center!

Now is the time for Congress to hear from you, and it takes seconds >>> https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-congress-pass-the-bipartisan-motion-picture-television-and-entertainment-revitalization-act-mptera/

Thousands of AFM musicians orchestrate, prepare, and record the musical scores for film, television, and streaming projects, and its time for our government to allow us to compete for jobs in a global industry 🎬

We are proud to be in coalition with a broad range of labor unions and other stakeholders to support the Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act (MPTERA). Led by Senators Scott (R-SC) and Schiff (D-CA) and Representatives Moran (R-TX), Sanchez (D-CA), Jack (R-GA), and Friedman(D-CA), this proposal has bi-partisan support in the U.S. House and Senate.

Thousands of AFM musicians orchestrate, prepare, and perform the musical scores for film, television, and streaming projects. It is time for our government to allow us to compete for jobs in a global industry. A federal tax incentive is necessary to keep jobs in the United States and grow the sector.

We are proud to be in coalition with a broad range of labor unions and other stakeholders to support the Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act (MPTERA). Led by Senators Scott (R-SC) and Schiff (D-CA) and Representatives Moran (R-TX), Sanchez (D-CA), Jack (R-GA), and Friedman (D-CA), this proposal has support from Democrats and Republicans in the US House and Senate.

NOW is the time for Congress to hear from you. Please take a moment to lend your voice in support. Click to send a letter: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-congress-pass-the-bipartisan-motion-picture-television-and-entertainment-revitalization-act-mptera

Radio play deserves pay ✊

Tell Congress to act today>>> https://musicfirst.quorum.us/

Musicians, we know that libraries are a fantastic resource for many reasons, but did you know that you can check out scores and recordings, too?

The Los Angeles Public Library's recent article on Music Librarian Gladys Caldwell is a fascinating dive into the history of this invaluable collection. Head to their site to learn more and to start utilizing these free resources today.

On Gladys Caldwell:
https://www.lapl.org/news-stories/articles/they-once-walked-halls-central-library-gladys-caldwell-art-and-music

Link to sign up for a library card:
https://www.lapl.org/library-card

Credit to Librarian Tiffney Sanford, the Los Angeles Daily News and the Library System for information and photographs.

And we couldn't be happier.

Head to the September Overture to read more about how Music Performance Trust funding is making an impact in our city, both for our members and for our neighbors.

https://afm47.org/press/in-their-own-words-the-importance-of-mptf-in-our-schools/

“By licensing our members’ performances to AI platforms like Suno and Udio without consent, credit, or compensation, companies like Universal, Warner Records, and Atlantic are bypassing the very human creators who made their catalogs valuable in the first place,” AFM International President Tino Gagliardi said in a statement.

Why some musicians aren't happy about labels signing AI deals with platforms Record labels that sued AI music companies are now licensing them. But payouts are undisclosed, lawsuits continue and musicians ask who benefits.