AFM Local 71, Memphis Federation of Musicians

11/24/2024

08/11/2023

Solidarity! 🎶 👊

07/27/2023

Amazing news! Check it out!

Memphis, you have a new ride! The Shell On Wheels "Mobile Shell" is finally live and we can't wait for you to experience it! We are so thankful for your support, as we could not have done it without you.

This amazing one-of-a-kind replica of the Overton Park Shell is just a testament to our amazing city and what we can accomplish when we collaborate together. Every organization, artist, and business who contributed your ideas, time, and resources to creating this incredible mobile stage is what made this dream come true.

To all the incredible individuals and organizations who have generously invested their time, energy, and resources in bringing this extraordinary vision to life, we extend our heartfelt appreciation. We are immensely grateful to our Presenting Sponsor, I Love Memphis , whose unwavering support has been the driving force behind Shell on Wheels. Additionally, we extend our sincerest thanks to all the other sponsors and partners who have joined us on this exhilarating journey, guiding us through the fast lane of creating something remarkable:

nexAir, llc
Orion FCU
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis
AutoZone
Continental Battery Systems
ARTSmemphis
Tri-State Truck Center, Inc.



Wiregrass Construction Company
Memphis NAACP
Memphis Sound Lab

Memphis, this is your stage and we are so excited to enjoy this ride together! Join us in our mission to amplify the voices of Memphis artists and creatives, making the performing arts accessible to ALL of Memphis!

To learn more about Shell on Wheels and the Mobile Shell, head to overtonparkshell.org/shellonwheels

07/13/2023

The American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada fully supports SAG-AFTRA in its ongoing negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).

The two sides have been at an impasse for several weeks. SAG-AFTRA is seeking significant increases in wages, health care benefits, and residuals. AMPTP has a long history of refusing to compensate workers fairly. They have fought against unionization, resisted efforts to increase wages, and refused to provide adequate health care and pension benefits. The AMPTP has offered some concessions, but SAG-AFTRA says the offers are not enough.

SAG-AFTRA is fighting for the future of the entertainment industry, which they believe can only thrive if it is built on a foundation of fairness and equity. The current contract expires on July 12, 2023.

On June 5, SAG-AFTRA members voted 97.91% in favor of a strike authorization ahead of negotiations of the TV/Theatrical Contracts. The strike authorization vote was initiated on the unanimous recommendation of the SAG-AFTRA TV/Theatrical negotiating committee and National Board.

03/22/2023

Can't make it to Friday's performance at Crosstown? No problem! MSO and D.J. Sparr will be bringing their electrifying sounds out east to Germantown United Methodist Church this Sunday afternoon at 2:30 PM. 🎸 Get your tickets at memphissymphony.org or by calling (901) 537-2500.

03/08/2023

““This 4-year contract gives us our first wage increase since 2019, brings Musician salaries above pre pandemic levels, and expands our season to 30 weeks””

The Fort Wayne Philharmonic and musicians have agreed to a four year contract, ending a dispute that has lasted months.

02/04/2023

Striking soon.