Toronto Musicians' Association - Local 149 AFM

10/07/2026

Advanced voting is open for Toronto's Municipal Election 2026! 📣

Don't forget to cast your vote for the next Mayor of Toronto and have your voice be heard!

Advanced polling booths are open from Tuesday October 6th - Sunday October 11th, 10AM - 7PM

Election day is Monday October 26th, with polls open from 10AM - 8PM

Check out the link in our bio to read about the Toronto & York Region Labour Council's endorsements!

09/24/2026

📣 MUSICIANS WANTED! 📣

Calling all Trios!

Community staple Gaspar Cafe is looking to hire a Trio to perform at their street fair on October 17th, 2026.

This is a paid engagement as per the General Tariff.

Who: Trio - wedding/pop band repertoire to play contemporary & recognizable covers

Where: The Junction (Bloor St. & Dundas West Area)

When: Saturday, October 17th - Time TBA

HOW TO APPLY: Email a link to your band performing to - [email protected]

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Thursday, October 1st by 5pm

09/12/2026

is at Royal Conservatory of Music Education Fair today! Come find out how we can help you in your career as a professional musician.

09/01/2026

General Meeting & Organizing Workshop - Wednesday, September 2nd @ 2PM & 5PM

Click the link in our Instagram bio to register and receive the Zoom link!

Organizing Basics for ALL Independent Musicians

This interactive 60-minute workshop is open to the public, built for all independent musicians looking to build real collective power.

In this workshop, the AFM Freelance Musicians Association will break down organizing fundamentals, share real-world success stories, and brainstorm strategies together.

Participants can expect to leave with more tools in their organizing toolboxes, ideas around strategizing and building campaigns, and new connections with other organizing-minded musicians.

Click the link in our Instagram bio to register and receive the Zoom link!

09/01/2026

Join us as we march in the Labour Day Parade 2026!

We invite our members to celebrate with us as we proudly lead this years Labour Day Parade on Monday, September 7th!

Accompanied by a live Marching band made up of members performing our newly arranged Labour Day songs, we'll be marching together in solidarity to honour the contributions of working people across our communities.

Participants will receive a free TMA hat and FREE admission to the CNE at the end of the parade!

Click the link in our Instagram bio to RSVP!

LOAD-IN: 9:00am on Queen St. W, west of St. Patrick St.

08/25/2026

Remembering the life of Dolly Parton - January 19, 1946 - August 25, 2026

We are all saddened to hear of the passing of the great Dolly Parton. Besides her immense musical talents, she brought a pure sense of joy and life into every room she entered.

An AFM member of 59 years, we are proud to have been a part of her journey. May her light and legacy serve as an inspiration to us all for years to come.

Shine on, Dolly 🌟

08/14/2026

We’re excited to announce the arrangers for our Labour Songs Project - Dennis Kwok and Victor Prado! Make sure to catch their new arrangements with us at the upcoming Labour Day Parade on September 7th.

Congratulations!

Dennis Kwok is a Toronto-based multi-instrumentalist, composer, and arranger who exists at the intersection of bebop, contemporary classical, free improvisation, and pop music.

Victor Prado is a horn player deeply active in contemporary and popular music scenes, recognized for his versatility and innovative approach to the instrument. His work blends improvisation, jazz, and Brazilian influences, expanding the
horn's role beyond traditional boundaries.

Read more about these exceptional arrangers in this weeks e-bulletin.

07/24/2026

SCAM ALERT!

SCAM ALERT!

It has come to our attention that a fraudulent agency has set up a fake page and jotform to scam Folk Canada attendees out of sponsorship and registration money.

All things related to the Folk Canada conference can be found through our website, www.folkcanada.com . We are NOT soliciting registrations or sponsorship through jotform or facebook.

In addition, Folk Canada would never use AI posters/promotion for any of our events or activities.

If you see any posts like this through facebook or other websites, please contact us directly as soon as you can!

07/15/2026

Congratulations artists of Sinfonia for ratifying their contract with the TMA! Here's to the 2026-2027 season! 🎉