afmlocal47.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social · 31/01/2026Join AFM Local 47 President Marc Sazer on Friday, February 6 at 11 am for an AMA via Zoom. RSVP at form.jotform.com/260286691135... Hope to see you there! 010 0
afmlocal47.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social · 15/01/2026Teaching Artists at the Los Angeles Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Los Angeles (YOLA) have won union representation by AFM Local Local 47 ✊ #UnionStrong afm47.org/press/afm-lo... 010 0
afmlocal47.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social · 13/01/2026Welcome to our new #AFM47 Administration! All were officially sworn into office at last night's Inaugural Meeting by @afm-union.bsky.social International President Tino Gagliardi. Find bios of the new team at afm47.org/about/board.html 010 0
afmlocal47.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social · 07/01/2026Teaching at the Kadima Conservatory has been severely impacted by widespread operations of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids, which continue to threaten our immigrant communities, says founder Beth Elliott. Read her recent conversation with us here: afm47.org/press/beth-e... 000 0
afmlocal47.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social · 02/01/2026#AFM47 members: Please join us for our Inaugural Meeting on Monday, January 12 at 7:30 p.m. (hybrid meeting). Please visit afm47.org/gmm for the meeting agenda, Zoom registration link, and additional info. 000 0
afmlocal47.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social · 02/01/2026Our January Overture E-Magazine is out now! Inside this issue: 2026 GRAMMY Nominees 🏆 // 2025 Local 47 Election Results // Meet the Incoming Local 47 Administration. Free download @ bit.ly/overtureonline 010 0
afmlocal47.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social · 30/12/2025Happy New Year from AFM Local 47! 🎉✨🪩✨🎉 Our offices will be closed 12/31 and 1/1 for the holiday. 000 0
afmlocal47.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social · 19/12/2025Palm Springs Symphony Signs First-Time CBA With AFM Local 47! afm47.org/press/palm-s... 000 0
afmlocal47.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social · 17/12/2025A tremendous THANK YOU to everyone who stopped by Local 47 and donated a toy for the LCS holiday toy drive! We were thrilled to contribute SEVERAL HUGE boxes of toys for the distribution taking place on Saturday 12/20, 9am-12pm at @thelafed.bsky.social building, 2130 W James M Wood Blvd 90006. 000 0
afmlocal47.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social · 13/12/2025LAST CHANCE: Monday is the last day to donate to our holiday toy drive! That night we will be delivering all unwrapped toy donations to Labor Community Services for their toy and food distribution eveng on Saturday, 12/20. More details @ afm47.org/press/2025-h... 000 0
afmlocal47.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social · 12/12/2025Congratulations to the teaching artists from Youth Orchestra Los Angeles (YOLA) at Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) who voted this week to unionize with AFM Local 47! 000 0
afmlocal47.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social · 11/12/2025Great News for L.A. Renters: LARSO Caps Pass! AFM Local 47 was proud to work alongside the LA Fed and the Keep LA Housed coalition that worked tirelessly with community members, advocates and policymakers, to secure this win. Read more on our 47 Blog: afm47.org/press/great-... 000 0
afmlocal47.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social · 10/12/2025Congratulations to all candidates, and thank you to all members who voted, in our 2025 General Election. afm47.org/press/afm-lo... 000 0
afmlocal47.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social · 09/12/2025Statement From AFM Local 47 Regarding YOLA: afm47.org/press/statem... 000 0
afmlocal47.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social · 08/12/2025Our Local's Election Day is tomorrow, Tuesday, December 9! Make your plan to come by and vote, and enjoy some holiday cheer. We'll have complimentary cookies and coffee, as well as a Holiday Toy Drive where you're invited to bring an unwrapped toy to donate. More info @ bit.ly/l47election2... 000 0
afmlocal47.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social · 05/12/2025AFM Local 47 is proud to once again participate in the annual Holiday Toy Drive & Food Distribution organized by Labor Community Services. We will be accepting new unwrapped toys through December 15. More info@ afm47.org/press/2025-h... 000 0
afmlocal47.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social · 02/12/2025Local 47 Election Day is 1 WEEK AWAY! Review your voter eligibility and make your plan to vote: mailchi.mp/afm47/local-... 000 0
afmlocal47.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social · 02/12/2025Our December Overture E-Magazine is out now! Inside this issue: AFM Local 47 Holiday Concert Guide. Free download @ bit.ly/overtureonline 010 0
afmlocal47.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social · 26/11/2025from all of us at AFM Local 47, we wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving holiday! Please note that our offices are closing early Wednesday 11/26 at 1pm, and will reopen on Monday 12/1. 000 0
afmlocal47.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social · 24/11/2025ATTENTION ALL #AFM47 MEMBERS: As approved by the membership at our July 2025 General Membership Meeting, annual and semi-annual membership dues will increase in the New Year. 2026 dues are due January 1st. For more info and to renew your membership, please visit afm47.org/dues 000 0
afmlocal47.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social · 21/11/2025Thanksgiving Community Food Distribution this Saturday 11/22 -- all are welcome! If you are available to help distribute food boxes starting at 7:30 a.m., please email Norma Lopez: norma@lcs-la.org 000 0
afmlocal47.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social · 14/11/20252026 GRAMMY NOMS ARE OUT! 📀🏆🎵 Congratulations to everyone whose work can be heard on the 68th Annual GRAMMY-nominated tracks and albums, recorded under AFM union contracts filed with Local 47. Listen to our #AFM47 Grammys 2026 YouTube Playlist and browse the list here: afm47.org/press/2026-grammys 000 0
afmlocal47.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social · 11/11/2025Happy Veterans Day! Today and every day, we thank you for your service. Our offices are closed today for the holiday and will reopen tomorrow. 010 0
afmlocal47.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social · 07/11/2025🔹Overture E-Magazine highlight🔹 Healing Through Music: Nathaniel Blume releases a heartfelt tribute to his father’s memory with ‘nootbar’ EP www.afm47.org/press/nathan... 000 0
afmlocal47.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social · 31/10/2025November 2025 Overture E-Magazine out now! Inside this issue: Use Your Vote 🗳️ CA Statewide Special Election for Prop 50 11/4 // AFM Local 47 Triennial General Election 12/9 // Results of Voting at 10/27 General Membership Meeting. FREE download @ bit.ly/overtureonline 000 0
afmlocal47.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social · 28/10/2025#AFM47 Life Members David Wheatley (pianist/composer), Eric Ekstrand (pianist/vocalist) and Douglas Masek (alto/tenor saxophonist) were recognized at our Oct. 27 Membership Meeting for the achievement of holding 50 continuous years of proud union membership. Congratulations to you all! 000 0
afmlocal47.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social · 24/10/2025Attn: all #AFM47 members: Please review the 2025 AFM Local 47 Triennial General Election 🚫Prohibited Campaigning Reminders at afm47.org/election 000 0
afmlocal47.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social · 23/10/2025Non-Union Engagement Alert: Sigur Rós with Wordless Music Orchestra - November 19, 20 & 21, Orpheum Theatre, Los Angeles. PLEASE NOTE that as of this writing, there is no AFM contract to cover these engagements. 011 0
afmlocal47.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social · 17/10/2025AFM Local 47 would like to thank our neighbor CenterStaging for generously donating four bass amps to our rehearsal room backline. A bass amp stack — from brands like Gallien Krueger, SWR, and TC Electronics — will now be stationed in Rooms 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. afm47.org/rehearsals 010 0
afmlocal47.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social · 11/10/2025Members and loved ones are invited to submit Final Notes tributes about Serena Kay Williams for publication in the upcoming issue of our Overture E-Magazine at afm47.org/overture/submissions.html 000 0
afmlocal47.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social · 10/10/2025Wishing everyone a happy Indigenous Peoples' Day on Monday, October 13! Our offices will be closed for the holiday and will reopen Tuesday 10/14. 000 0
afmlocal47.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social · 10/10/2025The next Triennial General Election for the AFM Local 47 Executive Board, Hearing Board, & AFM Convention Delegates takes place Dec. 9, 2025. Stay tuned to the Election "Special Edition" issue of Overture to be published in November for candidate photos & statements. More info: afm47.org/election 000 0
afmlocal47.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social · 09/10/2025Our next General Membership Meeting will take place Monday, October 27 @ 7:30 p.m, in-person and over Zoom. For more information and to register, please visit afm47.org/gmm 001 0
afmlocal47.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social · 01/10/2025The October issue of our Overture E-magazine out now! Inside this issue: SOLIDARITY WINS – Jimmy Kimmel Returns to Late Night. Free download @ bit.ly/overtureonline 010 0
afmlocal47.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social · 19/09/2025Hollywood unions AFM, DGA, IATSE and SAG-AFTRA issued this joint statement in response to ABC's indefinite suspension of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" 112644 0
afmlocal47.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social · 18/09/2025American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada President Tino Gagliardi issued the following statement in response to ABC taking Jimmy Kimmel Live, which employs musicians from AFM Local 47 in Los Angeles, off the air. www.afm.org/2025/09/stat... 011 0
afmlocal47.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social · 15/09/2025Final Note: James A. Hampton (Life Member, Alto/Tenor Saxophone). The family invites those wishing to attend the funeral on Saturday, October 4, 2025 in person or via videoconference to visit this link for more information: www.afm47.org/press/final-... 000 0
afmlocal47.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social · 13/09/2025The successful conclusion of the LA Philharmonic's new four-year agreement underscores the shared commitment of AFM Local 47 musicians and the LA Philharmonic Association to honor the artistry, cultural contributions, and rich history of this world-class orchestra. www.afm47.org/press/la-phi... 010 0
afmlocal47.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social · 08/09/2025The Entertainment Community Fund offers free programs, webinars and services built to address the unique needs of people working in the performing arts and entertainment community. Register or log in to the ECF Portal at portal.entertainmentcommunity.org 000 0
afmlocal47.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social · 02/09/2025September Overture E-Magazine out now! Inside this issue: The Power of Song in the Labor Movement 🎵✊ FREE download @ bit.ly/overtureonline 000 0
afmlocal47.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social · 29/08/2025Happy Labor Day weekend! AFM Local 47 offices will close early 8/29 at 12:30pm and re-open on Tuesday 9/2. 000 0
afmlocal47.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social · 27/08/2025With streaming residuals from the latest AMPTP agreement now taking effect, learn what you need to know about when and how payments will be issued for qualifying High-Budget SVOD/”Streaming” programs: bit.ly/svod2025 000 0
afmlocal47.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social · 27/08/2025Labor Day 2025 promises to be the biggest, boldest Labor Day March in the nation. Simply put: GO BIG OR GO HOME! ➡️ View Map/Logistics & RSVP @ afm47.org/rsvp 000 0
afmlocal47.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social · 21/08/2025Yesterday, our Entertainment Union Coalition traveled to Sacramento to deliver a message of thanks to our elected officials that stood with us this year and voted to expand the funding and modernize our California Film & Television Jobs Program. Full update here: www.afm47.org/press/euc-th... 010 0
afmlocal47.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social · 20/08/2025A Life Well Played: Joe Soldo, Consummate Musician and Contractor, Dies at 100 www.afm47.org/press/final-... 000 0
afmlocal47.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social · 08/08/2025AFM Local 47 proudly participated at the 2025 Burbank Media Industry Expo & Job Fair at Woodbury University on August 1. Sponsored by the City of Burbank, this year's 2nd-annual event event welcomed over 5,000 attendees fostering valuable conversations and connections across the media landscape. 010 0
afmlocal47.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social · 01/08/2025Our August 2025 Overture e-magazine is out now! Inside this issue: Strategies to Future-Proof a Music Career in the AI Era 🤖🎵 FREE download @ bit.ly/overtureonline 000 0
afmlocal47.bsky.social @afmlocal47.bsky.social · 31/07/2025On Sunday, July 27, dozens of members of AFM Local 47 and WGA West joined the 50501-hosted rally outside CBS headquarters at Television City to support Stephen Colbert following the cancellation of his show. Read the full story here: www.afm47.org/press/stephe... 000 0
