American Federation of Musicians Local 47 is a labor union serving professional musicians in the greater Los Angeles area.
Burbank, CA
Joined June 2009
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Local 47 honors the life of esteemed member, Nick Glennie-Smith. A brilliant composer, conductor, & keyboardist, his arrangements enriched film scores & live stages worldwide. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, & the creative community mourning this loss.
Make your rehearsals easier with our popular rooms! Learn more and book yours today at afm47.org/rehearsals. #AFM #losangelesmusicians
Join us on Zoom today! Register at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… Hope to see you there!
While we celebrate the success and improvement of our jobs program, our Entertainment Union Coalition (EUC) understands that to remain competitive, we must keep fighting. Read the latest updates from the EUC and how you can continue to remain involved. afm47.org/press/keep-califor…
Don't miss AFM Local 47's latest issue of Overture featuring our member spotlight of legendary percussionist Paulinho da Costa, an interview with American Mosaic's composer and photographer, AFM convention reports, and much more! Visit Local 47's website to read the magazine.
Your next union meeting is just around the corner. Please register and save the date. Your vote is your voice! Register today at forms.gle/3TGzQZo1VGFQrtti7
Congratulations to AFM Local 47 member John Fogerty for receiving the 2026 esteemed Johnny Mercer Award at the Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala today. Read more about him and his award here: songhall.org/news/johnny-mer…
Join Local 47 at the LA Pride Parade Sunday, June 14. RSVP at forms.gle/dUVZoxptQEgxm2GU7 if you'd like to march with us!
More about the parade here: lapride.org/event/la-pride-p…
We are waiving initiation fees until June 30, 2026. Give your music career the protections and benefits it deserves with union membership. Find out more at afm47.org/join #UnionStrong #AFM #musician
"On behalf of AFM Local 47, president Marc Sazer called Bass 'a champion of issues of direct concern to musicians, whether we perform on film and TV scores, make music played on AM/FM radio or play in live music venues.'" Read the full story below hollywoodreporter.com/news/p…
CAPA’s progress and the speed at which the legislation has been developed has been nothing short of miraculous. However, there is still much to be done. afm47.org/press/california-p…
Local 47 member Richard Starkey, aka Ringo Starr, was featured in The Los Angeles Times Entertainment section today, along with with Sheryl Crow and producer T Bone Burnett, who are also 47 members. #UnionStrong latimes.com/entertainment-ar…
Join us this Saturday to help us collect food donations! Sign up by contacting Eva Nevarez at [email protected].
We hope to see you there! Register at docs.google.com/forms/d/185S… For more information, visit irle.ucla.edu/2025/04/28/may…
As a coalition, the EUC is committed to ensuring that the next governor fully understands our industry, the challenges our members face, the good union jobs at stake, and the importance of investing in film and television production in California. afm47.org/press/ensuring-tha…
Local 47's General Membership Meeting is a great way to participate in your union! We hope to see you there. RSVP today at tinyurl.com/4p97x5xr
