AFM Local 47

"On behalf of AFM Local 47, president Marc Sazer called Bass 'a champion of issues of direct concern to musicians, whether we perform on film and TV scores, make music played on AM/FM radio or play in live music venues.'" Read the full story below hollywoodreporter.com/news/politics-…

CAPA’s progress and the speed at which the legislation has been developed has been nothing short of miraculous.  However, there is still much to be done. afm47.org/press/californ…

Local 47 member Richard Starkey, aka Ringo Starr, was featured in The Los Angeles Times Entertainment section today, along with with Sheryl Crow and producer T Bone Burnett, who are also 47 members. #UnionStrong latimes.com/entertainment-…

Join us this Saturday to help us collect food donations! Sign up by contacting Eva Nevarez at e.nevarez@afm47.org.

We hope to see you there! Register at docs.google.com/forms/d/185SJ6… For more information, visit irle.ucla.edu/2025/04/28/may…

As a coalition, the EUC is committed to ensuring that the next governor fully understands our industry, the challenges our members face, the good union jobs at stake, and the importance of investing in film and television production in California. afm47.org/press/ensuring…

Local 47's General Membership Meeting is a great way to participate in your union! We hope to see you there. RSVP today at tinyurl.com/4p97x5xr

Grand opening of the South LA HQ for Mayor Karen Bass.

All are welcome! Join us on Zoom on April 13 via this link: us02web.zoom.us/j/83334032989?… And submit your questions at form.jotform.com/260547349702965 Hope to see you there!

Ms. Waldo was a member of AFM Local 47 for 87 years, from 1939 until her death this week. Rest in Peace. nytimes.com/2026/04/06/art…

Local 802 American Federation of Musicians President Dan Point and Local 47 AFM President Marc Sazer responded to Trump's insulting words. Read the full story below at deadline.com/2026/04/bruce-…

Pay by March 31st to avoid an interruption in your membership. Pay today with one of these three ways: 1) Call us at 323-993-3116; 2) Log in to your account at ensemble.afm47.org; or 3) Send a check to AFM Local 47 3220 Winona Ave Burbank, CA 91504,

Stand with your fellow AFM members this Saturday for the nationwide No Kings March! We will meet at 1:30 p.m. at Hill and 1st St, NE Corner, and walk to Gloria Molina Park to start the march. Look for the Local 47 Blue Banner. Hope to see you there! #NoKings #UnionStrong

"My heart aches for everyone who suffered alone and in silence for years. There are no words strong enough to condemn those deplorable actions that he did. Cesar’s actions do not reflect the values of our community and our movement." — Dolores Huerta.

Visit afm47.org/rehearsals to learn more about our no-nonsense, comfortable practice spaces at low cost. Whether you need a solo practice room or a space that suits an orchestra (or anywhere in between), we've got the room for you!

AFM Local 47 is proud to provide musicians with no-nonsense, comfortable practice space at low cost. Whether you need a solo practice room or a space that suits an orchestra (or anywhere in between), we've got the room for you! Find out more at afm47.org/rehearsals/

Read about legendary percussionist and lifetime AFM Local 47 member Bobbye Hall, who has recorded a variety of rock, soul, blues, jazz, and pop music and has made the Billboard Top 10 many times. afm47.org/press/legendar…

On #InternationalWomensDay, America’s unions celebrate the women leading our labor movement, organizing unions and fighting for fair pay, safety, dignity and respect on the job. Their fight is all of our fight, and we’re proud to celebrate and stand with them every single day.

Contact your Representative today to ask that they join the bipartisan group of House members supporting increased funding for the NEA and NEH in FY27. actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-y…