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New England Musicians Resource Fund (NEMRF) is committed to furthering high quality music performance and investing and advocating for the professionals whose talents bring the music alive.

10/05/2026

👻 What’s scarier than a haunted house?

A broken arm. A sudden illness. A cancer diagnosis. A burst pipe that ruins an instrument. For a professional musician, any one of these is enough to stop the music. And no playing means no income. Most musicians have no paid sick days, no cushion, nothing to fall back on.

That’s where a little support can make a big difference. With your support, the New England Musicians Resource Fund will step up and help so life’s monsters do not turn into a real financial nightmare.

Image: last week, we participated in the festive Halloween window painting tradition in our Arlington Heights community. Thanks to Roasted Granola for fueling our mission, and to the Arlington Heights Community Association (AHCA) and the Arlington Chamber of Commerce for organizing this festive event.
We can reach new heights together.

08/18/2026

Boston marks its 400th anniversary in 2030. 🎉

Before we start planning the next round of commemorative events (e.g., more tea dumping?), let’s make sure the city’s music history gets its due. 🎶

received a grant to research new Boston Historic Marker sites celebrating musicians and underrepresented local music history. We welcome your ideas.

🎤 Know a Boston spot where musician(s) made history? Tell us about it. We’ll choose 10 sites for further research as part of the requirements of the grant.

Send your ideas: https://tinyurl.com/523v89vu
NEMRF deadline to submit your idea: September 10, 2026.
Congratulations to all awardees!

Image: Wally's Café Jazz Club, Boston, established 1947

07/04/2026

Shout out from NEMRF Board members Hazel Dean Davis and Joe Wang at soundcheck for the Boston Pops Fourth of July Concert.

As we celebrate Independence Day and America’s 250th anniversary, we’re ready for an unforgettable evening of music.

Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and Happy Fourth of July!
❤️🤍💙

06/26/2026

☀️ While the Summer solstice lasts just one day, your generosity can make an impact all year long. 💛

New England’s music pits, stages and performance spaces are not abstractions. They are livelihoods.

🎻🎸🎤 The New England Musicians Resource Fund provides emergency financial relief and a safety net of resources to freelance musicians facing unexpected hardships. From illness to flooded basements and everything in between. 📈 Requests for assistance have increased by more than 30% this year. Your gift helps ensure we're ready when the next musician reaches out for help.

🎵When you share our story, that's music to our ears.

[Image credit: Thank you, Will Evans Music, for sharing this fabulous view from The United Theatre stage in Westerly, Rhode Island. ❤️]

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

Address

1337 Massachusetts Avenue #293
Arlington, MA
02476

Website

https://linktr.ee/nemusiciansfund, http://www.nemrf.org/

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