Dallas Fort Worth Professional Musicians Association

Dallas Fort Worth Professional Musicians Association We are Local 72-147 of the American Federation of Musicians, the largest entertainment union in the southwest.

We represent the interests of 1700 musicians across North Texas and southern Oklahoma.

We wanted to pass on the great news from International President Gagliardi:
07/01/2025

We wanted to pass on the great news from International President Gagliardi:

Today, the Senate overwhelmingly supported musicians' rights. With a vote tally of 99 to 1, an amendment was passed to eliminate the ban on AI regulations.
When we stand together, we can make a difference. 🎉


06/26/2025

The 70,000 Members of the AFM - American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada stand in solidarity with the musicians of the Southwest Florida Symphony Musicians and their community.


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06/25/2025

We are passing on International President Gagliardi's message below. Please contact your members of Congress today, either with the link or better yet, call their Washington offices!

As you may have seen, the Big Beautiful Bill Act, part of the budget reconciliation package, proposes a 10-year ban on state AI regulations, which would harm musicians by removing vital protections against malicious AI developers. State governments need the authority to protect their residents, and AFM is actively working in DC to oppose this ban.

Now is the time for your Senators and Representatives to hear from you. Please click the link below to tell your representatives in Congress to remove this disastrous provision from the budget bill.

In Solidarity,

Tino Gagliardi
AFM International President

https://actionnetwork.org/letters/remove-state-ai-regulation-ban-in-reconciliation-bill?source=direct_link&&link_id=0&can_id=2472671be327d2b5e2fa93febadbdb30&email_referrer=email_2789233&email_subject=urge-congress-to-remove-state-ai-regulation-ban-from-reconciliation-bill&

06/11/2025

The members of AFM Local 72-147 stand in solidarity with the musicians of the Southwest Florida Symphony!

05/17/2025

AFM International President Tino Gagliardi issued the following statement in response to Donald Trump’s attacks on members Bruce Springsteen, member of Local 47 (Los Angeles, CA) and Local 399 (Asbury Park, NJ), and Taylor Swift, member of Local 257 (Nashville, TN):

“The American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada will not remain silent as two of our members—Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift—are singled out and personally attacked by the President of the United States. Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift are not just brilliant musicians, they are role models and inspirations to millions of people in the United States and across the world. Whether it’s Born in the USA or the Eras Tour, their music is timeless, impactful, and has deep cultural meaning. Musicians have the right to freedom of expression, and we stand in solidarity with all our members.”

On April 27, Local 72-147 will be holding its first ever Musicians Solidarity Celebration at City Park (aka Old City Par...
04/21/2025

On April 27, Local 72-147 will be holding its first ever Musicians Solidarity Celebration at City Park (aka Old City Park) near Downtown Dallas. Through a new collaboration with the Dallas Parks and Recreation Department, the Musicians Union will host a community jam session for the enjoyment of the public. The Jam will be held in the Chautauqua Pavilion in the center of the park.

If you are a musician who hasn't joined the professional musicians organization, this is a great time to join. We are currently running a membership drive making it even cheaper to join. Go to www.musiciansdfw.org for more information.

Good food and refreshments will be served. Please bring family, friends and invite fellow musicians to see what our community is really about!

El Chanclazo on stage now at MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival !!!
04/13/2025

El Chanclazo on stage now at MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival !!!

The Brehms on stage at MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival now!!
04/13/2025

The Brehms on stage at MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival now!!

02/14/2025

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What is Organizing?

Organizing is people coming together and building power to make real change in their lives. Through face-to-face conversations and a campaign, we build strength to overcome obstacles and opposition.

In traditional union organizing, employees join together to improve their working conditions and have their union recognized by their employer. Musicians, sometimes not legally considered employees, often organize in more innovative ways. Fair Trade Music is a great example of musicians using basic organizing principles to improve their lives.

After the initial campaign is over, mobilizing to secure a good first contract starts. Union contracts are legally enforceable documents that are generally much stronger than individual contracts or personal service agreements. Organizing never stops. Building our union in our work places and planning contract campaigns for expiring agreements is ongoing.