Music Performance Trust Fund

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.

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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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Next stop on the Otsego Music Trail! Tomorrow at 7pm, join Trio Afinado for a night of Traditional Brazilian Choro & Bosso Nova with a Modern Twist! All always on this trail, Free and open to the public!

Huge thank you to AFM - American Federation of Musicians, Community Arts Network of Oneonta (CANO), Concerted Works , and Music Performance Trust Fund for making this concert come to life!

March brings another month of admission-free livestream performances from talented musicians across the U.S. and Canada....
03/04/2026

March brings another month of admission-free livestream performances from talented musicians across the U.S. and Canada.

Tune in throughout the month as we continue sharing these performances online.

How to Watch:

Visit our Facebook Events page to see upcoming performances.

On the day of the event, return to our page — the livestream will appear at the scheduled time.

Questions?
If you’re not sure how to tune in or need help finding the stream, feel free to leave a comment or send us a message. We’re happy to help.

Applications for the 2026 MPTF Scholarships are now open!Since 2020, thanks to the support and outreach of AFM Locals ac...
03/02/2026

Applications for the 2026 MPTF Scholarships are now open!

Since 2020, thanks to the support and outreach of AFM Locals across the U.S. and Canada, we’ve awarded over 550 scholarships to students pursuing higher education.

We are proud to offer two opportunities:

Music Family Scholarship:
For AFM members in good standing and their children.

Music’s Future Scholarship:
For students pursuing degrees in Music Performance, Music Therapy, Music Education, or Conducting.

If you are enrolled or accepted into higher education for Fall 2026, you may be eligible.

🗓 Applications close May 31
🌐 Apply online:
https://musicpf.org/home/scholarships/

Please share with students and families who may benefit from this opportunity.

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