Link
2025 Art Of Taxes Workshop!
This year we have partnered with our friends at TALA to bring you The Art of Taxes, a virtual seminar structured with artists in mind. Join us on Wednesday, February 26 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM Central as CPAs Lisa Sretenovic and Kathy Ploch walk you through your tax return, addressing common concerns for artists and important IRS regulations pertaining to creative practices. This event is co-hosted by Art House Dallas, Austin Federation of Musicians, AFM Local 433, Fresh Arts, and Houston Center for Contemporary Craft. Free to attend! Livestreamed on YouTube! REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-art-of-taxes-2025-tickets-1225491801969?aff=oddtdtcreator |
Free Workshop: Beat Burnout!
Tuesday, February 4th 6:30pm - FREE to ALL MUSICIANS Beat Burnout - The Secrets of Longevity for Musicians 4818 East Ben White Blvd, Third Floor Meeting Hall Austin TX 78741 |
AFL-CIO Applauds NLRB Decision to Ban Captive Audience Meetings
|
TikTok avoids paying artists fairly
|
Great news from AFM International President, Tino Gagliardi: As you know, the future of the AFM-EPF has been a source of concern for many members. However, through tireless negotiations, strategic planning, unwavering commitment, and the support provided by the American Rescue Plan Act, we have secured the fund's stability for years to come. I want to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who played a role in this achievement. This includes the AFM Executive Board, our dedicated staff, and of course, each and every one of you, our valued members who reached out to your representatives to pass the American Rescue Plan Act in 2021. This is a testament to the strength of our union and the collective power we hold. Your unwavering support and belief in the AFM were instrumental in this success. Read the full statement from AFM International President Tino Gagliardi at: AFM.org/2024/07/major-victory-for-afm-epf/ |
The Austin Federation of Musicians Joins Call for Ceasefire
The Austin Federation of Musicians, AFM Local 433, joins the chorus of calls for an immediate ceasefire in the conflict in Gaza and Israel. Our Local Union has endorsed The Letter titled "The U.S. Labor Movement Calls for Ceasefire in Israel and Palestine." "We express our solidarity with all workers and our common desire for peace in Palestine and Israel, and we call on President Joe Biden and Congress to push for an immediate ceasefire and end to the siege of Gaza." During discussions at their recent union meeting, Local 433 Musicians expressed their involvement and solidarity with Musician Activism on this topic at the recent local music festival. Read The Letter, "The U.S. Labor Movement Calls for Ceasefire in Israel and Palestine," here: https://secure.everyaction.com/w1qW7B3pek2rTtv9ny5bqw2 |
James Polk and The Brothers Were Indie Recording Pioneers in 1960s Austin
A Black History Month Profile
by Aaron Lack |
Venuology
With Venuology, musicians can anonymously compare notes about music venues… Does the club treat musicians well? How was the sound system? How large was the room? Was there a good crowd? What was the pay situation?
|
feature on SoundByte Productions Live
Local 433 feature on Sound Byte Production Podcast January 31st 2023. |
feature on Pause/Play Podcast KUT
Local 433 feature on The Pause/Play Podcast January 18th 2023. |
All AFM Petitions and Letter Writing Campaigns
|
Pass The PRO Act! Call!
Call your Senators! |
Pass The PRO Act! Write!
Write your Senators! |
International Musician
Journal of The American Federation of Musicians |
Official Website
|
Instagram
|
facebook
|
YouTube
|