New Orleans
LOCAL 174-496
Union member and lifelong musician Roderick Paulin has partnered with the American Federation of Musicians, Local 174-496 to found a nonprofit called the Musician Council on Fair Wages. Being a 501(c)(5) nonprofit, the Union is somewhat limited in our ability to raise money and engage with the local community. For...
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The American Federation of Musicians and Music Performance Trust Fund are proud to announce the release of the documentary film Never Too Old, filmed by Ken Schreiber with a focus on MusicianFest. MusicianFest enables professional musicians to play gigs at senior centers around America, organized by the American Federation of Musicians...
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Hello All, We are very proud to announce the appointment of a new board member to the AFM Local 174-496, Timothy David Ray! Timothy is a highly-educated New Orleans native whose family instilled in him a passion for service and helping others, leading him to a rich life of community...
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The New Orleans Musician’s Union in collaboration with You Got This are proud to now host bi-weekly Chair Yoga sessions, which are completely free and lead by certified teacher Zoe Shipley. Chair yoga is focused on people who spend large amounts of time in chairs and have built up tension in...
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The lineup for the 2018 Jazz Fest has been revealed! Check it out below, and get tickets at http://www.nojazzfest.com/ FRIDAY, APRIL 27 Sting, Sturgill Simpson, Steel Pulse, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Ron Carter Trio, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Jon Cleary, Samantha Fish, Davell Crawford, Jake Shimabukuro, Wayne...
READ MORELegendary New Orleans musician Antoine “Fats” Domino passed away on October 24th, 2017. New Orleans celebrated his life with a traditional second line on Wednesday night resulting in hundreds of people paying tribute in solidarity. Fats Domino #secondline crossing the St. Claude Avenue bridge #RIP #FatsDomino pic.twitter.com/tUMRDsgofM — New Orleans...
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Pat Green loves jazz so much that, at age 91, she moved to New Orleans to be closer to the source. Such is her passion for music that she couldn’t bear the thought of missing her own jazz funeral. So she...
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We can’t undo the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma, but we can still make a difference. That’s why MusiCares created this fund supporting music people affected by Hurricane Harvey, recently expanded to include victims of Hurricane Irma. The music community in Florida, Texas, and the rest of the Gulf Coast...
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Big congratulations to New Orleans Musician’s Union president Deacon John Moore for winning a well-deserved lifetime achievement award at the annual Big Easy Awards! Check out this Gambit article to learn more about the legend that is Deacon John Moore. Deacon John Moore: “I’m an entertainer” The New Orleans singer and...
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Music is an indelible part of Louisiana’s history, culture, and economy, and right now we have the opportunity to protect and promote Louisiana music for the next generation of music makers. The Louisiana State Legislature is currently considering two bills that are essential to the music community in the state....
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