Join AFM Local 47 President Marc Sazer on Friday, February 6 at 11 am for an AMA via Zoom. RSVP at form.jotform.com/260286691135... Hope to see you there!

Join @afm-union.bsky.social at NAMM 2026! afm47.org/press/join-a...

Teaching Artists at the Los Angeles Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Los Angeles (YOLA) have won union representation by AFM Local Local 47 ✊ #UnionStrong afm47.org/press/afm-lo...

Congratuations to #AFM47 member Ludwig Göransson on your Golden Globes win for Best Original Score on the union-scored film "Sinners"! #UnionStrong www.bmi.com/news/entry/b...

Welcome to our new #AFM47 Administration! All were officially sworn into office at last night's Inaugural Meeting by @afm-union.bsky.social International President Tino Gagliardi. Find bios of the new team at afm47.org/about/board.html

Tonight!

Teaching at the Kadima Conservatory has been severely impacted by widespread operations of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids, which continue to threaten our immigrant communities, says founder Beth Elliott. Read her recent conversation with us here: afm47.org/press/beth-e...

Members of the American Federation of Musicians Local 47 have elected a new slate of titled officers to lead the union into its next chapter. www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...

#AFM47 members: Please join us for our Inaugural Meeting on Monday, January 12 at 7:30 p.m. (hybrid meeting). Please visit afm47.org/gmm for the meeting agenda, Zoom registration link, and additional info.

Our January Overture E-Magazine is out now! Inside this issue: 2026 GRAMMY Nominees 🏆 // 2025 Local 47 Election Results // Meet the Incoming Local 47 Administration. Free download @ bit.ly/overtureonline

Happy New Year from AFM Local 47! ‎🎉✨🪩✨🎉 Our offices will be closed 12/31 and 1/1 for the holiday.

Palm Springs Symphony Signs First-Time CBA With AFM Local 47! afm47.org/press/palm-s...

A tremendous THANK YOU to everyone who stopped by Local 47 and donated a toy for the LCS holiday toy drive! We were thrilled to contribute SEVERAL HUGE boxes of toys for the distribution taking place on Saturday 12/20, 9am-12pm at @thelafed.bsky.social building, 2130 W James M Wood Blvd 90006.

LAST CHANCE: Monday is the last day to donate to our holiday toy drive! That night we will be delivering all unwrapped toy donations to Labor Community Services for their toy and food distribution eveng on Saturday, 12/20. More details @ afm47.org/press/2025-h...

Congratulations to the teaching artists from Youth Orchestra Los Angeles (YOLA) at Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) who voted this week to unionize with AFM Local 47!

Great News for L.A. Renters: LARSO Caps Pass! AFM Local 47 was proud to work alongside the LA Fed and the Keep LA Housed coalition that worked tirelessly with community members, advocates and policymakers, to secure this win. Read more on our 47 Blog: afm47.org/press/great-...

Congratulations to all candidates, and thank you to all members who voted, in our 2025 General Election. afm47.org/press/afm-lo...

Statement From AFM Local 47 Regarding YOLA: afm47.org/press/statem...

Our Local's Election Day is tomorrow, Tuesday, December 9! Make your plan to come by and vote, and enjoy some holiday cheer. We'll have complimentary cookies and coffee, as well as a Holiday Toy Drive where you're invited to bring an unwrapped toy to donate. More info @ bit.ly/l47election2...

AFM Local 47 is proud to once again participate in the annual Holiday Toy Drive & Food Distribution organized by Labor Community Services. We will be accepting new unwrapped toys through December 15. More info@ afm47.org/press/2025-h...

On Dec. 9, @musicares.bsky.social is bringing tailored wellness services to music professionals impacted by the Eaton Fire with a Health & Wellness Clinic in Altadena. More info/Register @ www.eventbrite.com/e/music-prof...

Local 47 Election Day is 1 WEEK AWAY! Review your voter eligibility and make your plan to vote: mailchi.mp/afm47/local-...

Our December Overture E-Magazine is out now! Inside this issue: AFM Local 47 Holiday Concert Guide. Free download @ bit.ly/overtureonline

from all of us at AFM Local 47, we wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving holiday! Please note that our offices are closing early Wednesday 11/26 at 1pm, and will reopen on Monday 12/1.

ATTENTION ALL #AFM47 MEMBERS: As approved by the membership at our July 2025 General Membership Meeting, annual and semi-annual membership dues will increase in the New Year. 2026 dues are due January 1st. For more info and to renew your membership, please visit afm47.org/dues

Thanksgiving Community Food Distribution this Saturday 11/22 -- all are welcome! If you are available to help distribute food boxes starting at 7:30 a.m., please email Norma Lopez: [email protected]

Non-Union Engagement Alert: Sigur Rós with Wordless Music Orchestra - November 19, 20 & 21, Orpheum Theatre, Los Angeles. PLEASE NOTE that as of this writing, there is no AFM contract to cover these engagements.

2026 GRAMMY NOMS ARE OUT! 📀🏆🎵 Congratulations to everyone whose work can be heard on the 68th Annual GRAMMY-nominated tracks and albums, recorded under AFM union contracts filed with Local 47. Listen to our #AFM47 Grammys 2026 YouTube Playlist and browse the list here: afm47.org/press/2026-grammys

Starbucks Baristas are on strike! Please don’t cross the picket line (even if you don’t see one!) These brave union members have gone years without a contract, you can go without Starbucks while they’re on strike. Will you commit? No contract, no coffee! Let us know⬇️

Happy Veterans Day! Today and every day, we thank you for your service. Our offices are closed today for the holiday and will reopen tomorrow.

🔹Overture E-Magazine highlight🔹 Healing Through Music: Nathaniel Blume releases a heartfelt tribute to his father’s memory with ‘nootbar’ EP www.afm47.org/press/nathan...

This is it. Election Day. Democracy itself is on the line here in California. You have a chance to help save it. Vote #YesOnProp50 and get your ballot turned in ASAP!

November 2025 Overture E-Magazine out now! Inside this issue: Use Your Vote 🗳️ CA Statewide Special Election for Prop 50 11/4 // AFM Local 47 Triennial General Election 12/9 // Results of Voting at 10/27 General Membership Meeting. FREE download @ bit.ly/overtureonline

Happy Halloween!

At our October 27, 2025 General Membership Meeting, members voted to fill a vacancy on the Salary Review Board and on 3 Resolutions to amend the bylaws. View the results here: www.afm47.org/press/result...

Spread the word!

Are You a Freelance or Gigging Musician? The Freelance Musicians Association, the AFM's dedicated group for independent musicians, holds its virtual meeting on the first Wednesday of every month. RSVP for link to participate: actionnetwork.org/events/freel...

#AFM47 Life Members David Wheatley (pianist/composer), Eric Ekstrand (pianist/vocalist) and Douglas Masek (alto/tenor saxophonist) were recognized at our Oct. 27 Membership Meeting for the achievement of holding 50 continuous years of proud union membership. Congratulations to you all!

Our next General Membership Meeting will take place Monday, October 27 @ 7:30 p.m, in-person and over Zoom. For more information and to register, please visit afm47.org/gmm

Attn: all #AFM47 members: Please review the 2025 AFM Local 47 Triennial General Election 🚫Prohibited Campaigning Reminders at afm47.org/election

Non-Union Engagement Alert: Sigur Rós with Wordless Music Orchestra - November 19, 20 & 21, Orpheum Theatre, Los Angeles. PLEASE NOTE that as of this writing, there is no AFM contract to cover these engagements.

AFM Local 47 would like to thank our neighbor CenterStaging for generously donating four bass amps to our rehearsal room backline. A bass amp stack — from brands like Gallien Krueger, SWR, and TC Electronics — will now be stationed in Rooms 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. afm47.org/rehearsals

🚨STRIKE ALERT🚨 Our UNAC/UHCP siblings at Kaiser are ON STRIKE! Don't cross picket lines, join them!!

Members and loved ones are invited to submit Final Notes tributes about Serena Kay Williams for publication in the upcoming issue of our Overture E-Magazine at afm47.org/overture/submissions.html

Wishing everyone a happy Indigenous Peoples' Day on Monday, October 13! Our offices will be closed for the holiday and will reopen Tuesday 10/14.

The next Triennial General Election for the AFM Local 47 Executive Board, Hearing Board, & AFM Convention Delegates takes place Dec. 9, 2025. Stay tuned to the Election "Special Edition" issue of Overture to be published in November for candidate photos & statements. More info: afm47.org/election

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Kent Wong, former director of the UCLA Labor Center, a giant of the labor movement and a passionate, tireless advocate for working people. (cont)

Our next General Membership Meeting will take place Monday, October 27 @ 7:30 p.m, in-person and over Zoom. For more information and to register, please visit afm47.org/gmm

The October issue of our Overture E-magazine out now! Inside this issue: SOLIDARITY WINS – Jimmy Kimmel Returns to Late Night. Free download @ bit.ly/overtureonline

As @lorenagonzalez.bsky.social president of @californialabor.bsky.social says, now that #AB288 is law, "California workers will no longer be forced to rely on a failing federal agency when they join together to unionize." This is a LANDMARK WIN!