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Music Performance Trust Fund Enriching Lives Through Music Under the terms of their agreement, the recording companies pay a royalty from the sale of sound recordings to the Fund.

The Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF) was established in 1948 as a nonprofit independent public service organization whose mission includes contributing to the public knowledge and appreciation of music, as well as making music a part of every child's life experience. Headquartered in New York City, the tax-exempt MPTF, operating under section 501(c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code, evolved from a landmark collective bargaining agreement between the American Federation of Musicians and the major recording companies of the day. Today the MPTF is a vital organization that brings music to the public and supplements the income of musicians, all at no cost to those receiving this precious gift of music. Funded via a royalty stream from the signatory record labels, led by the three major labels, Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, and the Warner Music Group, the MPTF today presents thousands of live, admission-free musical programs annually in the United States and Canada. These funds are supplemented by co-sponsoring organizations and administered by a Trustee, who is independent of both the recording industry and the AFM. Music of all styles is brought to a total audience numbering in the millions and covering all age groups and segments of society. Music ranging from pop to classical, jazz to Broadway, is staged at venues including (but not limited to) parks, schools, concert halls, shopping malls, veterans' hospitals, nursing homes and more. The Fund sponsored or co-sponsored over 1,800 free live events in 2012. MPTF performances are never used to raise money, sell merchandise or promote political or religious events. Working in tandem with union locals in various cities, the MPTF places music in the schools, with priority given to music that enhances education and affords students an opportunity to enjoy live music and interact with professional musicians. Music industry veteran Dan Beck has recently been named Trustee of the Music Performance Trust Fund. Beck has taken stewardship over the Fund and its commitment to the cause of free live musical performances, inspiring millions and culturally enriching communities throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Congratulations to our 2026 Music Family Scholarship recipients!We’re so excited to celebrate this year’s students as th...
09/29/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Music Family Scholarship recipients!

We’re so excited to celebrate this year’s students as they continue their education and take the next steps toward their futures. The Music Family Scholarship supports students from AFM families and helps carry the spirit of music into the next generation.

Join us in giving a big congratulations to all of this year’s recipients!

CFM - Chicago Federation of Musicians
Louisville Musicians' Union
Albany Musicians' Association (AFM Local 14)
Atlanta Federation of Musicians
Toronto Musicians' Association - Local 149 AFM
Madison Area Musicians' Association - AFM Local 166 - Madison, WI
Musicians Association Ottawa-Gatineau- Local 180
Music Professionals of Manitoba
Denver Musicians Association
Musicians Association of St Louis
Central Ontario Musicians' Local 226
CFM Local 247 - Island Musicians
Indianapolis Musicians Union Local 3
Upper Canada Musicians
Central Florida Musicians' Association
Baltimore Musician's Union
Guilde des musiciens et musiciennes du Québec (GMMQ)
AFM Local 427-721 Florida Gulf Coast Musicians
AFM Local 47
Detroit Federation of Musicians AFM Local 5
Calgary Musicians Association
Grand Rapids Fed of Musicians
Atlantic Federation of Musicians - Local 571
AFM Local 6
Houston Professional Musicians' Association
Orange County Musicians Union, Local 7, AFM
Dallas Fort Worth Professional Musicians Association
Musicians' Association of Seattle Local 76-493 AFM
American Federation of Musicians Local 77-274
Local #78 - American Federation of Musicians
Local 802 AFM
NL Musicians' Association - AFM Local 820
AFM Local 92 - Buffalo Musicians' Association
Musicians Union (AFM) Local 99

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62 - Trenton, NJ@ AFM 618 - Albuquerque, NM
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@ AFM Local 566 Windsor, ON
@ AFM 444 Jacksonville, FL
@ AFM Local 400 Western and Central Connecticut
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@ AFM256-733 — Birmingham, AL
@ AFM Local 232-278 South Bend, IN
@ AFM 21 Wilmington, DE
@ AFM 173 Fitchburg, MA
@ AFM Local 125 Norfolk, VA
@ AFM 123, Richmond Musicians' Union

September is here! 🎶 Here’s a look at the livestream performances you can catch right here on our page this mon...
09/01/2026

September is here! 🎶 Here’s a look at the livestream performances you can catch right here on our page this month!

September 16: Country Sunset
Led by veteran guitarist and vocalist Mark James, Country Sunset brings decades of performance experience and classic country energy to the stage.

September 20: Nitro Turtle
Get ready for a high-energy evening of funk, jazz and vocals featuring some of Ottawa’s finest musicians.

September 22: Hot Club of Hulaville
Hawaii’s own Hot Club of Hulaville brings the sounds of Django Reinhardt, bebop and swing to the stage, joined by award-winning bassist Simon Planting.

September 27: Colores Andinos Quartet
Experience a vibrant blend of Latin and Andean music performed on more than 20 traditional and modern instruments by musicians with roots across Latin America.

Mark your calendars and tune in all month long! 🎵

Another month of live music awaits! Tune in throughout the month for a diverse lineup of performances, from jazz to cham...
07/01/2026

Another month of live music awaits! Tune in throughout the month for a diverse lineup of performances, from jazz to chamber works and everything in between. Wherever you are, we're bringing live music directly to you. 🎻🎷

06/05/2026

🗣️ Recovery Creative Staff Mentors will present a event 'Careers in the Music Industry’ - a live performance + interactive discussion with youth at Manhattanville Cornerstone on June 11

🙏 Thanks to grant from Music Performance Trust Fund and our long-time program partnership with Graham Windham for making this special event possible

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Recently, Violectric's Michelle Jones and Camden Jordan, both AFM 389 members, visited Ivy Hawn Charter School of the Arts to present a workshop with middle school string orchestra students on how to "electrify your instrument." Special thanks to The Recording Industry's Music Performance Trust Fund for funding this event!

Interested in MPTF funding? The new application year opens in May. Contact us at [email protected] for more information.

MPTF-funded events must be free and open to the public, with exceptions for schools and senior centers. Local 389 requires that every musician on an MPTF gig be an AFM member.
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Music Performance Trust Fund

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04/01/2026

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1501 Broadway, Ninth Floor
New York, NY
10036

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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+12123913950

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