Folk Performers Association

Subject: RE: Folk Performers Association
From: DebC
Date: 18 Apr 11 - 08:38 AM

Alan-We do have one UK member in Local 1000, Billy Bragg. But he does come to the States quite regularly and tours over here. What you describe above is EXACTLY what Local 1000 does. I would check with the UK Musicians's Union that Ann mentions above. Why re-invent the wheeel?

Debra Cowan

Subject: RE: Folk Performers Association
From: Alan Day
Date: 18 Apr 11 - 05:06 AM

Possibly it's already all covered by them Ann, this is really just a discussion to see if it might be worthwhile.
I would think that it would be a way for Folk Musicians to be a representative body that would be a larger individual voice to promote Folk Music in general, take advantage of the numbers to negotiate better deals for Instrument Insurance etc. Possible help to create funds for artists in financial difficulties due to bad health, or accident. These are just a few my thoughts, but the membership would make the decisions on policy.
Al

Subject: RE: Folk Performers Association
From: Ann N
Date: 18 Apr 11 - 03:23 AM

Interesting idea, how would it differ from the Folk ,Roots & Traditional music section of the Musicians Union?

Subject: RE: Folk Performers Association
From: Folknacious
Date: 17 Apr 11 - 04:37 PM

What's a folk performer?


(off to get my asbestos suit…)

Subject: RE: Folk Performers Association
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 17 Apr 11 - 04:22 PM

Short lived but good intentions as I remeber Tom.

Subject: RE: Folk Performers Association
From: doc.tom
Date: 17 Apr 11 - 01:38 PM

Anybody remember PERFORM ?

Subject: RE: Folk Performers Association
From: Alan Day
Date: 17 Apr 11 - 01:34 PM

It is the sort of organisation I was thinking of when I posted this. Not a straight attempt at undermining the EFDSS, but take representation of Folk musicians a bit further.
If most think it is not a good idea in the UK then no harm done.
Al

Subject: RE: Folk Performers Association
From: DebC
Date: 17 Apr 11 - 08:54 AM

The American Federation of Musician Local 1000 is a trade union specifically chartered for folk and acoustic musicians who perform the majority of their gigs outside their local jurisdiction.

We advocate for fair wages and better working conditions for traveling musicians. We are also one of the fastest growing Locals in the AFM.

Oh yeah...we do a lot of singing when we get together :-)

Debra Cowan
Eastern-Representative
Executive Board, AFM Local 1000

Subject: RE: Folk Performers Association
From: Phil Cooper
Date: 16 Apr 11 - 03:47 PM

There are several out there. North American Folk Alliance for one. Depends on what your goals are. Folk alliance, itself, has been accused of being more commercial/singer/songwriter oriented. On the other hand, that side of the folk world is better at articulating what they want. I, personally, have liked all the Folk alliance conferences I've gone to, but it's hard to say how cost effective going can be.

Subject: Folk Performers Association
From: Alan Day
Date: 16 Apr 11 - 03:25 PM

Should we start one ?