Business Details
50+ Years
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Emergency
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Professional Musicians Advocacy & Services
We are a dedicated organization representing professional musicians across Central and Western Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle. Founded in 1904, we advocate for musicians' rights in diverse workplaces, from nightclubs to symphony stages, ensuring fair wages, working conditions, and protections for live performances and recorded works. Our services include pension planning, legal contract support, equipment insurance, and a free referral service connecting clients with skilled musicians for events. We collaborate with the American Federation of Musicians to negotiate collective bargaining agreements, lobby for arts funding, and provide immigration assistance for cross-border engagements.Our members benefit from exclusive resources like the AFM-EPF pension fund, international musician subscriptions, and 24-hour emergency support. We prioritize transparency, offering dispute resolution and claims assistance for payment defaults. With over 110 years of experience, we remain committed to advancing musicians' careers through advocacy, education, and community engagement.
Services
Referral Service
Pension Fund
Legal Contracts
Immigration Assistance
Equipment Insurance
Dispute Resolution
Event Booking
Union Advocacy
Musician Training
Emergency Support
Details
- Year established: 1904
Highlights and features
- We advocate for musicians' rights with over 110 years of experience.
- Our free referral service connects clients with vetted professional musicians.
- We provide exclusive access to pension funds and equipment insurance.
- Our legal contracts ensure fair payment and working conditions.
- We offer 24/7 emergency assistance for members.
Services
Referral Service
Our free referral service connects clients with professional musicians for weddings, corporate events, and concerts. We specialize in matching event needs with skilled performers across genres. Clients receive tailored recommendations for bands, soloists, and ensembles.
Pension Fund
We administer the American Federation of Musicians and Employers Pension Fund, offering retirement planning resources. Members receive guidance on maximizing benefits through employer contributions and personalized financial strategies.
Legal Contracts
We provide standardized AFM contracts ensuring fair payment and working conditions. Our legal team assists with dispute resolution and contract enforcement for individual or touring engagements.
Equipment Insurance
Our all-risk insurance plan covers instruments and equipment against theft, damage, or loss. Policies include replacement value coverage for musicians significant investments in their tools.
Immigration Assistance
We streamline visa processes for musicians working internationally. Our services include form preparation and compliance guidance for U.S.-Canada cross-border engagements.
Questions
What benefits do members receive?
Members access pension funds, legal contracts, equipment insurance, immigration assistance, and 24/7 emergency support.
Are your services limited to Oklahoma?
Our jurisdiction covers Oklahoma and Texas Panhandle counties. We also assist with cross-border engagements between the U.S. and Canada.
How are disputes resolved for unpaid engagements?
We mediate disputes administratively. If unresolved, we pay scale wages and pursue legal remedies against defaulting clients.
Can non-members use your services?
Our referral service is available to all clients. Membership benefits require joining AFM Local 375-703.
