Are you a theatrical producer, talent representative, venue promoter or do you operate a live venue, live performing arts organization, movie house or cultural institution and have been impacted by COVID-19? Register for SBA’s webinar on Thursday, January 14, at 3 p.m. ET, for a preliminary overview of the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program included …
Thursday January 7th, 2021 The American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada condemns in the strongest terms the mob assault upon the U.S. Capitol Building, which was an attempt to subjugate our democracy and the peaceful and constitutional transfer of power after a lawful presidential election. The attack resulted in desecration, injury, bloodshed, …
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As of this writing we are planning to have a General Meeting. Unless something drastically changes, it looks like it will have to be a ZOOM meeting. This ZOOM meeting will take place on January 12, 2021 at 7:00 pm. We will be sending out a ZOOM invite on January 8th, 2021 via Constant Contact. …
Here is a message from AFM President Ray Hair. This letter is the Official Stance of The AFM with regards to a letter from Local 99 in Portland, Oregon and their request that the AFM join with other unions that have demanded police unions “dismantle the structures they have erected to protect officers who engage …
Local 586 members, Here is a resource possibility that was shared with us by member Betsy Ganz. Musicians do qualify. It is worth a look. PHOENIX MICROBUSINESS RESILIENCY GRANT The City of Phoenix is offering grants of up to $5,000* to local microbusinesses, solo practitioners, and entrepreneurs experiencing economic distress and sudden loss of revenue …
Local 586 Members, There are currently two organizations that are offering limited assistance to members of AFM Local 586. 1 – AFL-CIO There is a limited amount of money being offered exclusively to AFM Local 586 members. If you are in financial need please contact AFM Local 586 either by email, musicians@promusicaz.org, or …
If you think #SaveOurStages is just about protecting the venues, think again. This infographic does a great job of demonstrating what we lose when entertainment businesses close their doors. The #SOSAct authorizes the SBA to make grants to eligible venues, promoters, or talent reps to address the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on live …
Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Memphis) joined a bipartisan group of federal lawmakers last week to co-sponsor a $10 billion bill to help independent entertainment venues stay afloat during the pandemic. The Save Our Stages (SOS) Act has broad support from congressional leaders, particularly those from districts or states dependent on live music for tourism, like Memphis …
Read MoreRep. Cohen Co-Sponsors Raft of Bills for Restaurant, Live Music Relief
This Labor Day weekend, whether you’re at a barbecue, a picnic or a parade, let your friends and family know: Unions make us stronger. Nearly four months ago, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the HEROES Act, a comprehensive COVID-19 relief bill that would provide extended unemployment insurance benefits, hazard pay, an emergency infectious disease …
LIVE EVENT & ENTERTAINMENT PROFESSIONALS CALL TO ACTION 9.1.2020 9PM – 12 MIDNIGHT Join the National Initiative – Bring attention to the industry by lighting our venues & attractions RED. DON’T LET EVENTS GO DARK! The live events industry needs Congress to pass the RESTART Act and extend PUA! Music venues across the U.S. will …