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The following is a sneak preview of an article to appear in the April 2012 issue of Allegro. Beat the rush, and be first to submit your CD's to Local 802's new radio station, which will look similar to this!
By Pat Dougherty and Clint Sharman
Local 802 is launching its own Internet radio station. As Executive Board members, we are spearheading this initiative, along with K.C. Boyle, the union's political and public relations director and assistant to the president.
In addition to creating a new media outlet to create greater public outreach for our local, the station will also be a site where Local 802 members can have their recorded music aired.
Getting air time for recorded music on public radio stations has long been a problem for Local 802 artists. The Local 802 radio station will address that problem by providing air time for our members' music, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
In order to air your recordings, the following requirements must be met:
1. At least one Local 802 member must be present on the recording you submit.
2. The recording must be filed under a valid union contract. (But don't panic about this requirement! See below*.)
3. Local 802 members are limited to submitting a total of five CD's at this time.
*If your recording wasn't recorded under a union contract, you will have the option to retroactively file one. If your recording was a solo act, or if everyone in the band is a co-partner, you can file a simple contract called the AFM Joint Venture Agreement. No union work dues are required under this agreement. (For a sample of this contract, click here.)
So what's the next step?
If you have a CD that you would like to feature on the station's playlist, you simply need to get it to Local 802. Included should be your contact info, the genre/sub-genre of the recording, and the recording date.
Submissions can be mailed or hand-delivered to:
Local 802 Radio
322 West 48th St, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10036
We understand that many members would prefer to upload MP3 files to us. At this moment, we are only accepting CD's. However, our goal is to accept MP3 uploads at a later date.
Having our own radio station will give our local limitless possibilities, which could include local and national union news and special presentations that are of interest to our members.
At this point in time, we are mostly concerned with just getting the station up and running. This is where you come in, because our greatest need is your music content.
Stay tuned for more news on this exciting project.
If you have any questions, please feel free to click here. We look forward to your submissions!
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To respond to this newsletter directly or to give any comments, click here
To reach Local 802 by phone, call (212) 245-4802. For more information on our services and departments, see www.Local802afm.org
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Local 802 AFM
322 West 48th St
New York, NY 10036
(212) 245-4802
Mikael Elsila is the editor of Allegro magazine and the 802 NOTES electronic newsletter. He can be reached at: Allegro@Local802afm.org |
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MUSICIANS: HOW DO YOU PREVENT INJURIES?
Chamber Music America announces a free workshop on preventing injuries, on Tuesday, April 3. For all the info, click here. | |
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THINKING OF A MASTER'S DEGREE?
Thinking about pursuing a master's degree as part of your career development strategy? Representatives from graduate degree programs in the area will discuss a range of options for adults returning to school. Entertainment industry professionals who have completed master's degrees in recent years will share their experiences.
WHEN: Thursday, April 19, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Here at Local 802
COST: Free.
MORE INFO: (212) 354-5480, ext. 254
No RSVP or reservations required.
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Local 802 has recently become aware that some musicians were paid less than union standards and benefits at a number of important gigs at major venues in NYC. If you get called to play at a major venue (Lincoln Center, Town Hall, Symphony Space, Radio City, Carnegie Hall, the Beacon, BAM, City Center, Madison Square Garden, 92nd Street Y, etc.), please confirm that you are getting paid union standards and benefits. Make a confidential call to the union's organizing department at (212) 245-4802 or click here. | |
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A unique electric violin was stolen from a Local 802 member on Friday, March 9 during a documentary video shoot at
the Harlem Tap Dance studio. This dark brown, 5-string electric violin is triangular, made of real maple wood and has no soundholes. A picture is here. If you see this instrument (including for sale on the internet or in a pawn shop), please call Leonardo at (917) 620-5539 or e-mail here. Spread the word! Thank you.
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Earlier this month, the Algonquin Hotel announced that it was closing its famous Oak Room and turning it into a lounge. For 32 years, the Oak Room was home to live cabaret music and musicians who performed there were covered by a Local 802 agreement. The loss of the Oak Room means that NYC is down to two major cabaret venues: the Café Carlyle and Feinstein's at Loews Regency. An online petition has been set up to convince the Algonquin to reverse its decision and reinstate the Oak Room. Sign it here. | |
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NEED FINANCIAL AID?
DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND?
The Emergency Relief Fund helps musicians in need. Financial assistance is provided in the form of a directed grant to the musician's creditors; for example, to a landlord, physician, etc. The eligibility requirements are:
- a minimum of two years' membership in the union;
- good standing, with all dues (annual and work dues) paid;
- the musician's needs fall within the guidelines defining "dire need" as set by the fund's trustees. These include gas, electric or telephone cut-off, eviction, medical debts, costs incurred due to the theft of instruments, auto repairs vital to continued employment, and other emergencies.
To seek assistance, members must contact the Administrator and fill out an application which requires proof of need. To apply, contact the union's social worker Cindy Green by clicking here or calling (212) 245-4802, ext. 180. Cindy can also help you apply for other financial help from sources like the Actors' Fund and other relief organizations. | |
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FREE HEARING TESTS!
Each month, Local 802 offers a free hearing test with a real audiologist. We'll take a baseline measurement of your hearing and more. To find out the next date and to make a reservation, contact Robin Donach by phone only at (212) 245-4802, ext. 101.
For professional hearing help, see the ad from Dr. Ellen Finkelstein elsewhere on this page, or click here. | |
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JAZZ JAM!
There is a jazz jam on most Mondays at Local 802 (322 West 48th Street), from 7 to 9:30 p.m. For more information, call Joe Petrucelli at the Jazz Foundation of America at (212) 245-3999, ext. 10, or click here. | |
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ARE YOU PAYING TOO MUCH TAX?
As a musician, your employers and bandleaders are legally required to pay their fair share of your taxes. If you're paid cash for gigs, you're losing money -- possibly tens of thousands of per year. For more information, click here or call the Organizing Department at (212) 245-4802. | |
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OUT OF WORK?
If you are a Broadway musician and your show closes, can you apply for unemployment? Yes. While you are collecting unemployment, can you sub on other Broadway shows, teach lessons, and play other freelance gigs? Yes, but your unemployment check may be reduced. For a comprehensive look at musicians and unemployment insurance, click here. | |
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DO YOU HAVE MONEY WAITING FOR YOU?
Somtimes the union may have a check in your name, but no way to get it to you because your address is outdated. To see if there's money waiting for you, click here. | |
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