Welcome to the official site of the Atlantic Federation of Musicians. With offices located in Atlantic Canada's largest metropolitan area, Halifax, Nova Scotia, it is officially Local 571 of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada, the largest organization of its kind in the world. We represent professional musicians on the mainland of Nova Scotia and in the province of Prince Edward Island.

	Why join the AFM?
	What are the benefits?

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AFM Overview A unique program designed for musicians. Includes all risks coverage on instruments and equipment, worldwide coverage, $50.00 deductible, $2.75 rate per one hundred sum insurance. Commercial General Liability also available, including bodily injury, property damage, medical payments, tenants legal liability, and non-owned automobiles.

GoPro Music The AFM maintains an international on-line booking and referral program - GoProMusic.com Register your band Include photo, bio, web-site link, music and more. This site has been created in an effort to better increase employment opportunities for freelance members, and to provide the public with a convenient way to accomplish this goal.

Equipment Insurance A unique program designed for musicians. Includes all risks coverage on instruments and equipment, worldwide coverage, $50.00 deductible, $2.75 rate per one hundred sum insurance. Commercial General Liability also available, including bodily injury, property damage, medical payments, tenants legal liability, and non-owned automobiles.

Free AFM Contracts Contracts are available free of charge for all types of engagements including live performances, sound recording, TV and radio, commercial announcements and more.

Pension The American Federation of Musicians and Employers Pension Welfare Fund (Canada) is a registered pension plan. It provides for normal pension, early pension, disability pension and pre-retirement death benefits.

Local Job Referral Programs Register your group at Local 571 and you will be referred to prospective purchasers of musicians' services.

Gigs Through Music Performance Trust Funds Local engagements co-sponsored by the Music Performance Fund in three main areas - educational concerts, seniors facilities and public concerts. Co-sponsors are required to pay between 50 percent and 65 percent of scale fees.

Subscription To The International Musician Members receive this monthly musicians' trade publication that includes help wanted and audition notices.

Fund For Disabled Musicians THE LESTER PETRILLO MEMORIAL FUND FOR DISABLED MUSICIANS This fund was created in 1951 by (then) President James C. Petrillo and has grown to a maintained fund of approximately $500,000.00 and provides financial assistance to temporarily or permanently disabled AFM members.

AFM Special Payment Funds The Sound Recording Special Payments Fund was established in 1964 by the American Federation of Musicians of the US and Canada and the recording companies employing musicians. Each record company is required to pay a portion of its revenues on sales of all sound recordings produced by and company and recorded in the US or Canada. Payments are required on all revenues gathered on sales of these recordings, (cd, record, digital downloads, etc.) for a period of ten years beginning with the calendar year in which the recording is released. On or about August 1st of each year, the fund distributes payments to eligible musicians. Sound-Recording.org

What are the benefits of non-membership? You do not have to pay dues.