Musicians for Musicians brings together musicians of all kinds in the cause of their mutual self-betterment and to elevate their work to the level of a true profession.
MFM needs your participation in order to grow and make a difference. We will provide you with tools, resources, support, and a network of musicians who stand behind one concept: #MakingMusicIsAProfession.
Objectives
MFM and the music community must collaborate and act collectively in order to fight unfair pay especially by the the digital service providers, such as Spotify and YouTube.
MFM supports political actions leading to the amendment of the “Safe Harbor” provision (section 512) of the DMCA.
And it backs the American Music Fairness Act which demands musicians getting paid for AM/FM radio airplay.
Further details of these campaigns as well as announcements of official MFM action in this regard, will be forthcoming.
Work out a general agreement for performing musicians.
Improve the member portal and expand MFM’s online magazine DooBeeDooBeeDoo NY to promote our members
Contact NYC’s “musician-friendly” venues and discuss a guaranteed performance agreement.
Invite the VIP (1%) musicians to our organization to advocate #UnityInTheMusicCommunity and #MakingMusicIsAProfession.
Help members become familiar with the inner workings of the music business, including the digital / Internet world.
Form alliances with the AFM and other musician support organizations and support them in their endeavors.
Reach out to politicians who care for musicians rights.
Organize an MFM Music Festival in the near future (with performances by our members).
#MakingMusicIsAProfession
If you believe in MFM, please get on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or the platform of your choice and snap a photo of yourself displaying our mission: #MakingMusicIsAProfession or #UnityInTheMusicCommunity Be proud and say it loud!
News
MFM ZOOM Roundtable Discussion #2: the Value of African Music
MFM Presents "Music Is Essential," a Zoom Roundtable Discussion Among MFM Members – Musicians with a Deep Connection to African Music – Speaking on the Value of Studying Music in Africa. Date: Monday, October 7th, 2024Time: 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm....
Cross-Cultural Connection Presents “Jazz in the Park”
On Sunday, August 11 from 1 PM to 7 PM, jazz saxophonist and MFM member Ray Blue's nonprofit Cross-Cultural Connection will present its 6th Annual Jazz Festival on the beautiful Peekskill waterfront. Jazz in the Park is a free concert SUPPORTED BY VARIOUS SPONSORS. It...
Review…“The more the people are organized, the better” – Fela Kuti
Review by David Gilden In April (2024) Musicians For Musicians (MFM) presented a global roundtable discussionon the legacy of Fela Kuti’s music and activism, as part of their ongoing “Music Is Essential,” series. Produced by MFM's President Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi...
MFM Hudson Valley (Kingston) Chapter Meet Up Report
Dear MFM HV members and guests, Thank you for attending our ‘In-person’ spring meet-up on Saturday, March 30th. …A springtime infusion of music-making possibility and enthusiasm expressed by all was much welcomed and after hearing each member...
ACTION ALERT
Today, UMAW celebrates Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s introduction of the Living Wage for Musicians Act, a bill that would create a new royalty to finally fairly compensate musicians for streaming.
Report: MFM & IMA ZOOM Webinar #16 w. Hamid Najafi – Introducing TuneForte, a New Live Music Streaming Platform
MFM & IMA Present: "Music Is Essential" ZOOM Webinar #16 w. Hamid Najafi - Introducing TuneForte, a New Live Music Streaming Platform. Report by Dawoud Kringle On Thursday, February 15th, 2024, MFM in cooperation with the Independent Musicians Alliance (IMA)...