 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 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! ------------------------------------------------------ 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! |
