London Musicians Association

06/04/2026

05/22/2026

📣 CALLING YOUNG MUSICIANS! 🎶

Applications are now open for the 2026–2027 London Jazz Association Student All-Stars Jazz Bands!

Whether you’re a seasoned jazz player or completely new to the style, these bands are all about learning, growing, and making music together.

Students will:
🎷 Work with professional jazz educators
🎹 Learn alongside Western University music mentors
🎤 Perform live at the London Jazz Festival in April 2027
🔥 Play exciting concerts at Peppermoon Restaurant and Wolf Performance Hall

🎶 ALL-STARS JAZZ BAND
For students entering Grades 10–12 in September 2026

🌟 RISING STARS JAZZ BAND
For students entering Grades 7–10 in September 2026

Open to students from ALL schools across the Thames Valley region — Public, Catholic, private, and homeschool students welcome!

No prior jazz experience required — just a love of music and a willingness to learn.

📍 Westminster Secondary School
📅 Wednesday evening rehearsals throughout the school year
📝 Applications due June 19, 2026 (applications reviewed after deadline as space allows)

Link in bio to apply!

05/06/2026

Following reports that Kennedy Center management is firing IATSE members in breach of their collective bargaining agreement, the AFM has released the following response: https://www.afm.org/2026/05/afm-stands-with-iatse-workers/

04/17/2026

The International Executive Board of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada (AFM) has recognized the Freelance Musicians Association (FMA) as an official AFM Player Conference with representation at the 103rd AFM Convention in June.

“I am excited to announce the board’s unanimous decision to grant player conference status to the Freelance Musicians Association,” said AFM President Tino Gagliardi. “Freelance musicians are the backbone of our Federation. By formalizing the FMA as a Player Conference, we ensure these members have the structural support necessary to protect their standards and strengthen their voice within our union.”

As a binational body of working musicians, the FMA is dedicated to improving the economic security and professional standing of those in self-directed and multi-employer work. In collaboration with Federation leadership, AFM Locals, and allied organizations, the FMA provides a structured space for coordination, problem-solving, and collective action.

The FMA joins the AFM’s established Player Conferences: the International Conference of Symphony and Opera Musicians (ICSOM), the Regional Orchestra Players’ Association (ROPA), the Organization of Canadian Symphony Musicians (OCSM), the Recording Musicians Association (RMA), and the Theater Musicians’ Association (TMA).

Through this recognition, FMA delegates will participate in the 103rd AFM Convention to represent the interests of freelance musicians in the union’s legislative and decision-making processes.

For more information on the FMA, visit: https://afmfreelance.org/

03/18/2026

Important to have representation and a seat in the conversation as Canada investigates how to manage AI in the context of Culture.

03/16/2026

Musicians supporting musicians!

03/12/2026

Standing in Solidarity. ✊🎶
AFM Vice President from Canada Allistair Elliott, Executive Director Liana White, Dusty Kelly from Tma Local, Local 802 AFM, AFM - American Federation of Musicians rally in Times Square. The second round of Sound Recording Labor Agreement negotiations is underway. And we’re demanding Fair Pay, Heath contributions and terms around the use of AI focused on consent, credit and compensation. Now, more than ever, we must unite to protect human creativity and income streams for all.

03/03/2026

03/02/2026

Musicians supporting musicians!