--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ottawa-Gatineau Musicians' Association website is the best place to search for and find professional musicians in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. Click here, or on the link above to go to the Directory. In it you will find listings that will direct you to solo musicians for hire, groups, combos, bands and orchestras. The listings are arranged by style, and feature photos, bios, audio clips and video. Enjoy your visit. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEWS Local 180 Awards Banquet
At the 180 Awards Banquet on May 14, 2012, Bob Langley and David Currie both received Lifetime Achievement Awards. The other awards were presented as follows:
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear AFM member, We are launching AFM Entertainment, our new booking service covering the U.S.and Canada, on Wednesday, May 30. It's time to get on board and add your musical act to our roster — don't get left behind! Visit http://afmentertainment.org and login using your AFM.org username and password. We'll be booking gigs for all genres, from classical to soul to salsa to rock to jazz. And every job will pay at least the appropriate local scale wages and benefits. To participate, your act will need a solid, engaging profile. That means a well-written bio, at least one professional-grade photo, and either good audio or a decent video. These materials are easily submitted on the AFM Entertainment website. AFM Entertainment provides a new avenue for members to potentially get good-paying, union work. If you're the leader of an ensemble, band, or self-contained solo act (ex. guitarist) do not miss this opportunity. Sign up today! Send any questions to feedback@afmentertainment.org. Thank you, American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ You are invited to our second annual Local 180 Awards Banquet! This year we will be honouring two well-known and highly respected members of this local — David Currie and Robert Langley — with 180 Lifetime Achievement Awards. We will also be presenting 25-year Pins and Life Member Pins. Special Guests will be: Alan Willaert - Newly appointed AFM Vice President from Canada Len Lytwyn - Chairman and Executive Director of MROC (Musicans Rights Organization Canada) David Jandrisch - AFM Vice President Emeritus and Secretary-Treasurer at MROC Last year’s event was a tremendous success and a wonderful opportunity for musicians to get together to chat and catch up. Please mark the date in your calendars and plan to join us for a magnificent buffet dinner. You must register with the office as we cannot take payment on the evening of the event. Payment by cash, cheque, credit or debit cards – over the phone or in person! When: Monday, May 14, 2012 Where: RCAF Officers’ Mess Time: 6:00 PM Tickets: $55.00 per person ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The AFM applauds the passage of the FAA Bill that sets a consistent national policy allowing musical instruments on airplanes After five years and 23 short-term extensions, Congress has passed legislation reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the next four years. Included in the bill are provisions that create a uniform national policy regarding musical instruments on airplanes. Any instrument that can be safely stored in the overhead compartment or underneath the seat may be brought on board as carry-on luggage. Additionally, the bill sets standard weight and size requirements for checked instruments, and permits musicians to purchase a seat for oversized instruments, such as cellos, that are too delicate to be checked. Existing law allowed each airline to set their own policy regarding musical instruments, and size requirements varied widely for both carry-on and checked baggage. The American Federation of Musicians (AFM) has been lobbying Congress to enact such a policy for nearly a decade. "This is great news for professional musicians throughout the U.S. and Canada who carry the tools of our trade – our instruments – aboard commercial aircraft," said AFM President Ray Hair. "Ending the confusion over musical instruments as carry-on baggage has been a top legislative priority for nearly a decade. I am proud of our Government Relations Director, Hal Ponder and his assistant Laura Brigandi in our Washington legislative office for seeing the effort through. Musicians can now fly in friendlier skies." The FAA reauthorization was passed by the House of Representatives on Friday, February 3 by a 248-169 vote. It subsequently passed the Senate on Monday, February 6, 75-20. The President is expected to sign the bill into law. http://afm.org/news/the-afm-applauds-passage-of-faa-bill --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Changes to P2 Administration Fees. Log into the Members section for details. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Local 180 Annual General Meeting Monday, March 26, 2012 5th Floor, 280 Metcalfe Street 7:30 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Local 180 member, Kellylee Evans wins 2011 Juno Award Kellylee Evans has won the 2011 Juno Award for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year. The album, entitled Nina (Plus Loin Music), is a tribute to jazz great Nina Simone. This was the Ottawa-based singer-songwriter's second Juno Award nomination and first win. Evans was earning accolades for her charismatic performances as she toured the album. In February 2011, Evans was nominated for 2011 Juno Vocal Jazz Album of the Year. She is at work planning her follow-up release slated for 2012. Local 180 Members nominated for 2011 Juno Awards Mighty Popo Lynn Miles Cancer Bats ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Members, Managers and Agents!! Read the information on tax withholding in the USA which can be viewed by clicking on the web link below. Many of you with plans to travel to the US to work will need to know this information NOW! http://ftmartslaw.blogspot.com/2011/03/irs-steps-up-enforcement-of-foreign.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- There's a new category on our website called EVENTS. The link is on the menu bar at the top of each page. Have your performances promoted here! Send your information to: rmoir@musiciansassociation180.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TEACHERS If you are a teacher, please contact the office so that we can put you in our new teachers directory! Also, you can find the new Teaching Contract on the website, in the Members Section. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This is likely the most important document created for our members. You are encouraged to log-in to the MEMBERS section of the website and download the PDF now. If you don't have log-in information please send a request to susan@musiciansassociation180.org. | Telephone 613.235.3253 Toll Free 1.855.235.2353 OUR MISSION
The mission of the Musicians' Association of Ottawa-Gatineau, Local 180, AFM is to defend and promote the economic, social, and professional interests of its members who are free-lance musicians, as well as musicians who are working under a collective bargaining agreement. HOW TO JOIN THE UNION Be a professional. Join an international professional association, the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada. MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Membership in the Musicians Association of Ottawa-Gatineau confirms your status as a professional musician. When you become a member, you join not only this Local but 250,000 professional musicians around the world.
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Perform Live? Get Paid by Socan for your Live Performances! Cover Charge: Must be over $6.00 Proof of Performance: Ticket Stub or Poster That’s all you Need!
If you have performed on recordings that have been released to the public, you may be entitled to receive royalties. MROC pays revenue to performers when those recordings are played on the radio and in public places. MROC also pays performers their share of the private copying levy. ------------------------------------------------------ Local 180 Radio
Local 180 Radio features the music of members who have listings in the any of our on-line directories. The selection is changed on a regular basis, so check back soon for more great sounds! |
