Orange County Musicians Union, Local 7, AFM

04/10/2025

Did your tax bill rise after the 2017 tax law change which eliminated deductions for everyday work expenses such as transportation to an audition, talent agents and managers, or equipment like musical instruments and other work-related items?

Share your story here: https://bit.ly/PATPA-Story

Congress and the public need to know what you’re experiencing to understand why we must pass PATPA. Find more info here: https://www.taxfairness4entertainmentworkers.org/

04/10/2025

More than 1,500 union artists and arts professionals work on stage, behind the scenes, in orchestra pits, and inside rehearsal rooms at the Kennedy Center in any given year, including members of the AFM (Washington D.C. Federation of Musicians), Actors' Equity Association (Equity), American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA), International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), and Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC).

KennedyCenterUnions.org is a place where all Americans can come together in support of the arts and arts workers. Sign up to stay updated on the latest news and information from Kennedy Center Arts Workers United, visit: https://kennedycenterunions.org/ -updated

Musicians of the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra

04/06/2025

Disneyland Resort is seeking Lead Trumpet and Sousaphone Musicians to join the Disneyland Band! 🎶 Submit online through April 18 for the chance to be invited to an in-person audition in Anaheim: http://di.sn/6184FcigQ ✨

Multiple musician roles available, the pay for this role is $43.70 per hour. Roles are defined in the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) Collective Bargaining Agreement (Disneyland Resort and Orange County Musicians’ Union, Local No. 7).

04/01/2025

Statement from AFM President Tino Gagliardi on the Federal Collective Bargaining Executive Order:

The American Federation of Musicians condemns the Trump Administration’s latest assault on working people. Friday’s attempt at stripping federal employees of their collective bargaining rights is a threat to our union and our democracy.

We stand in solidarity with the public servants whose livelihoods would be upended by this blatant and callous union-busting. Calling into question the dedication of these selfless men and women is an attack on us all. We will stand together to preserve our fundamental right to collective action.

The Trump Administration is not only dismantling the rights of our federal workforce, it is threatening all unions and the foundation of our middle class. This executive order would worsen economic disparities and harm hardworking Americans everywhere.

All people deserve the dignity and respect that comes with negotiating terms of employment. This executive order undermines this process and disregards our First Amendment rights. Workers must have the ability to advocate for themselves and to work collaboratively with employers to forge agreements that are equitable and just.

https://www.afm.org/2025/03/afm-statement-on-the-federal-collective-bargaining-executive-order/

03/26/2025

Last Sunday, The Rebel Roses graced the stage here at Local 7 for a free community concert celebrating Women’s History Month! It was an upbeat afternoon of pop, rock, and a whole lot of dancing! 🌹🕺🏼🪩
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Be on the lookout for any upcoming events here at the Union Hall before renovations begin!
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03/25/2025

Whether you work freelance, are a touring and traveling musician, or work in an orchestra or a theater pit—the app empowers you to report incidents with the option of anonymity, ensuring your voice is heard without fear of retaliation. All reports are investigated and resolved appropriately.

Read more at: www.afm.org/not-me-app

03/12/2025

The Disneyland Band goes to Disneyworld!

A symphonic coast-to-coast moment today when the Main Street Philharmonic met the Disneyland Band. Talk about music to our ears! 🎶✨

03/11/2025

Great news!!

Gwynne Wilcox was the first Black woman to chair the National Labor Relations Board

02/28/2025

We're heading to Sacramento to promote the campaign! President Edmund Velasco will attend the hearing.

We are excited to announce the official launch of the ‘Keep California Rolling’ campaign, coordinated by the Entertainment Union Coalition, to protect, preserve and create jobs in the film and television industry throughout California. https://www.afm47.org/press/keep-california-rolling-launch/

02/27/2025

We must put guardrails around AI to protect musicians' work!

More than 1,000 musicians released an album called ‘Is This What We Want?’ to protest the UK government proposing to change copyright law favoring big tech over artists, their rights, and their work
https://www.isthiswhatwewant.com

02/12/2025

AFM Statement on Unlawful NLRB Firing

For 90 years, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has, without bias, safeguarded our right to a safe workplace and collective bargaining.

The unlawful firing of Gwynne Wilcox, a committed public servant, is harmful to musicians across the United States.

President Trump has violated the National Labor Relations Act and left the NLRB without the ability to function. In doing so, he has favored bad employers’ ability to exploit employees over the rights of working people.

02/09/2025

Caught in the wildfires? CJF has been pleased to help so many jazz musicians impacted by the recent wildfires... lost homes, instruments, gigs and so on. We are processing the request as quickly as possible. If you haven't applied yet, please send details with your email request to [email protected]. We'll get back to you as soon as we can with any questions or if more info is needed.

Stay tuned for information about donated instruments - in the event you've lost yours in the fires we may be able to help.

02/05/2025

Statement from AFM International President Tino Gagliardi on Rebuilding, Reuniting, and Protecting Our Future in Southern California

View full statement: https://www.afm.org/2025/02/we-must-stand-united/

AFM Local 47 AFM - American Federation of Musicians Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO Orange County Musicians Union, Local 7, AFM

02/02/2025

It was a great celebration today in downtown Anaheim at the Orange County Heritage Council's Black History Month Parade and Unity Festival! Great performances, funded by the Music Performance Trust Fund!

01/31/2025

Thousands of musicians of all ages and music genres lost their musical instruments to the LA fires. We are doing something about it.

Altadena Musicians is a registry where musicians can list the gear they lost in the LA fires - and donors can help to replace them through gifting or purchasing directly.

Links to register or donate are in comments.

01/31/2025

It was a busy few days at the NAMM show for the AFM, Int'l Musician, MPTF and Locals 7 and 47!
Discussed the lives of Musicians with so many people, members and future members alike!

01/28/2025

This is great news!!

Buchanan, Chu Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Struggling Actors and Performers January 27, 2025 WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan and Congresswoman Judy Chu announced that they introduced the Performing Arts Tax Parity Act (PAPTA) to help struggling actors and performers. This...