New England Musicians Resource Fund

05/15/2026

🎶 Calling all Musicians across New England: Name that Pit, Stage, or Performance Space 🎶

This spring, share a photo of your favorite pit, stage, or performance space for a chance to win $100 to help cover gas, travel, or another professional expense.

Why? Because getting to the gig is part of the gig, and lately, that hasn’t been cheap.

We’re looking for one photo of a pit, stage, or performance space anywhere in New England (CT, RI, NH, ME, VT, or MA). Your image can be:
• A view from the pit, stage, or performance space
• A shot of the space itself
• Your all-time favorite venue — or simply the one from last weekend

Selected photos may be featured in our social media and communications to spotlight freelance musicians and performance spaces across New England.

📅 Deadline: May 25, 2026
🎁 Winner will be selected at random and contacted by the end of May.

Complete the short form and upload your photo to enter! https://www.nemrf.org/musician-resources

05/05/2026

A great teacher can change everything. We know this firsthand.

‘My high school band director’s extraordinary guidance and encouragement are a major reason so many students from my inner-city high school went on to become professional musicians. With deep gratitude, I’m giving a Teacher Appreciation Day shoutout to Loren Koppelman and the St. Paul Central Music Department.’ Hazel Dean Davis, Hornist and NEMRF Board Vice President

Music teachers don’t just teach. They perform, mentor, and build community.

Make a gift today in honor of a music teacher who made a difference in your life, and help us support the educators and musicians who keep New England’s music scene alive. When crisis hits, musicians deserve our support. Find a link in our bio to show your support.🎶

04/18/2026

Patriot’s Day isn’t just about history. It’s about endurance. 🏃‍♂️
Showing up. Pushing through. Leaning on your community when it counts.

Boston Marathon runners have Heartbreak Hill.
Musicians have their own long miles: unexpected medical bills, injuries, lost gigs, damaged instruments.

Cheer at the finish line.
Help musicians crest theirs. 🎶

04/01/2026

We didn’t snag a spot (yet!) as an official Boston Marathon charity partner, but we’re not sitting this one out.

There are so many ways to fundraise to support musicians who rely on NEMRF in times of crisis. Fundraise your way, such as:
🏃 Run the friendly (and informal) Paul Revere Half Marathon on April 11 (IG: )
🚶 Walk, ride, or race anywhere that moves you
🥁 Or, dream up something entirely your own, e.g., paradiddle marathon, mountain trek, backyard concert, or even a yard sale with flair.

However you show up, know that you’re helping support musicians who reach out to the New England Musicians Resource Fund for help. That’s music to our ears! 🎶

Need inspiration? We’ve got plenty waiting for you on our website or get in touch. Let’s make some noise AND some impact. https://www.nemrf.org/run-for-music

03/17/2026

🎶 Ready to level up how you protect your music?

Attend this in-person workshop at the Boston Central Library Copley Square on March 30 (Mon), 6–7:30 PM, for a timely workshop designed for creators like you! 🎤✨

Hear from attorneys and staff from Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts as they share essential tools and best practices to safeguard your creative work against AI data mining. ⚖️🧠

Registration for this free workshop is required on the Boston Public Library website: https://tinyurl.com/3ued9rpb 🎟️

In this workshop, attorneys and staff from the Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts will introduce some tools and best practices to protect your creative works against AI data mining.This is an in-person event. Register here. Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To l...

03/13/2026

Grateful to live in New England. Grateful for a community that cares about the arts. And grateful we can count on you when musicians facing hardship need us the most. We were founded for moments like this. Learn more about our Spring Forward Campaign and help meet the growing need. : NEMRF.org/take-action.

03/03/2026

It’s Creative Sector Advocacy Week in Massachusetts! 🎶✨

Today, we’re heading to the Massachusetts State House to amplify the voices of the musicians who power our communities and culture. Our bags are packed with real stories that demonstrate the impact that we are having on the lives of musicians. 🎻🥁🎤

Ready for some music in the Great Hall? Let this 2024 moment transport you to the sound... https://youtube.com/shorts/LhaIYhWhK6s?si=bKY2K8S-BKCsfWHH

02/02/2026

Your creativity has value. Learn how to protect it. 🔒✨ In this virtual workshop, our colleagues from the Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston will unpack copyright basics for musicians and creatives: what it is, what it covers, and how to secure protection for your work. All creative disciplines. All career stages. All welcome.

01/05/2026

Whether you’re a union member or an independent artist, knowing how to manage contracts is essential to protecting your music and your livelihood as a musician. 🎶⚖️

NEMRF is proud to partner with the Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston (ABC) for a lunchtime Zoom workshop designed to help freelance musicians. Led by Luke Blackadar, Deputy Director of Legal Programs , this session will give you practical contract management strategies to support your career.
➡️ Register now to receive the Zoom link (sent 1 hour before the workshop): https://tinyurl.com/334ktmkv
📣 Please share with musicians across New England!

12/31/2025

Wishing our amazing community a very happy and healthy New Year! And, if you love a good podcast, check out this episode from Hidden Brain, and the segment about how a strong sense of calling motivates musicians to pursue music professionally. Episode titled “Passion vs. Paycheck,” segment starts from about minute 30:55.

Listen now: https://www.hiddenbrain.org/podcast/passion-vs-paycheck/