Greater Idaho Musicians' Association AFM Local 423

09/12/2025

Don't forget our potluck BBQ and 3rd quarter meeting Sunday sep 21 at 2 pm.

is hosting! We'll be presenting a few bylaw amendments.

Bring something to share, your voice, and your union spirit! ✊🏼✊🏿✊🏾

09/01/2025

🎶🎺 United we play, United we stand ✊🏾✊🏼
Happy Labor Day from AFM Local 423!

07/21/2025

Another successful gig using our MPTF Grant funding!

and co. provided music to the residents at

07/15/2025

Action Alert! 📣📣📣
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson is Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee that sets funding levels for the National Endowment for the Arts. He is proposing a 35 percent cut to the NEA budget. This harmful proposal would severely impact:
-Job opportunities for musicians, composers, and performers
-Funding for local arts organizations that provide performances, education, and community engagement
-Access to music education for students across Idaho
-The overall economic contribution of the arts sector to our state
EMAIL Congressman Mike Simpson and let him know how these cuts will directly affect you, your fellow musicians, and the cultural vitality of Idaho. Or call his office: (208) 334-1953

07/15/2025

Action Alert! Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson is Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee that sets funding levels for the National Endowment for the Arts. He is proposing a 35 percent cut to the NEA budget. This harmful proposal would severely impact:
-Job opportunities for musicians, composers, and performers.
-Funding for local arts organizations that provide performances, education, and community engagement.
-Access to music education for students across Idaho.
-The overall economic contribution of the arts sector to our state.
USE THIS LINK TO EMAIL Congressman Mike Simpson and let him know how these cuts will directly affect you, your fellow musicians, and the cultural vitality of Idaho. Or call his office: (208) 334-1953

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson is Chairman of the appropriations subcommittee that sets funding levels for the National Endowment for the Arts. He is proposing a 35 percent cut to the NEA’s budget. Please contact Rep. Simpson today to let him know how this proposal will harm working musicians in h...

01/11/2025

Two shows by our wonderful members to check out this weekend! Support our local union musicians!

03/29/2024

Membership Meeting tomorrow, Sat 3/30 at 3 PM at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers building. We're thrilled to have Cyrus Bridwell of Ballet Idaho speak about the dancers' recent success in organizing! Come for the solidarity, stay for the cookies! American Guild of Musical Artists

10/03/2023

What a great BBQ/Q3 meeting we had last week! See you for the Q4 membership meeting on October 28th at 2 PM at Roots Marketplace in Garden City! Greater Idaho Musicians' Association AFM Local 423 Musicians of the Boise Philharmonic

09/03/2022

Check out GIMA member Derek Ganong and a combo of local musicians tonight at the downtown Boise Barrelhouse!

Barrelhouse, a popular Garden City dining mainstay, has opened a second location, Barrelhouse Bodo, in downtown Boise!