Freelance/Casual Musicians

Many of the members of the Chicago Federation of Musicians are involved in the freelance/casual side of the industry. Whether performing at private functions or in clubs, as a soloist or in a large ensemble, they are pursuing their art as they pursue a fair wage for their performances. We have put together these links to help spread information to those in this field.

Organizations

Freelance Musicians' Association
Music Leader/UK
American Federation of Musicians
AFM-EP Fund
Recording Artists Royalties
Sound Recording Special Payments Fund
ASCAP
BMI
SESAC
Harry Fox Agency Inc
Sound Exchange
US Copyright Office
National Music Publishers’ Association
Chicago Music Commission
Illinois Arts Council
National Endowments for the Arts
Grants at the National Endowment for the Arts

Magazines/Journals

Billboard Magazine
CMJ
Performer Magazine
Rolling Stone
Variety

Labor Organizations

American Federation of Musicians
Chicago Federation of Labor
AFL-CIO National
AFL-CIO Illinois