Resources
American Federation of Musicians
AFM was founded in 1896 as a way of organizing more than 3,000 musicians within the United States. Today, AFM covers more than 90,000 musicians in the United States and Canada. They offer the benefits of collective bargaining, instrument insurance, access to referrals within the industry, pension and health care plans to members.
American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
AFTRA, founded in 1937, covers more than 70,000 performers across forms of broadcast media. They offer similar member benefits to AFM (collective bargaining, health/pension plans, etc.) and have an extensive section on their website about their health care plan.
Vans Warped Tour
The classic summer tour. They've supported ROCK FOR HEALTH from the start. Check out the other organizations in their non-profit area.
Future of Music Coalition
"The Future of Music Coalition is a not-for-profit collaboration between members of the music, technology, public policy and intellectual property law communities. The FMC seeks to educate the media, policymakers, and the public about music / technology issues, while also bringing together diverse voices in an effort to come up with creative solutions to some of the challenges in this space. The FMC also aims to identify and promote innovative business models that will help musicians and citizens to benefit from new technologies." -FutureOfMusic.Org
Medilinq
Musician: Hello, I am an artist who cannot afford health care.
Medilinq: Oh, awesome. I provide access to doctors and discounted prescriptions, among other things, for $39.99/month for a band and crew up to 15 members.
Musician: Sweet, just what I needed.
To Write Love On Her Arms
Pedro the Lion is loud in the speakers, and the city waits just outside our open windows. She sits and sings, legs crossed in the passenger seat, her pretty voice hiding in the volume. Music is a safe place and Pedro is her favorite. It hits me that she won't see this skyline for several weeks, and we will be without her. I lean forward, knowing this will be written, and I ask what she'd say if her story had an audience. She smiles. "Tell them to look up. Tell them to remember the stars." by Jamie Tworkowski, Twloha.com
TWLOHA started to help a friend of the founder's get medical attention for depression and anxiety disorders. When the company realized there were thousands of other teenagers in America with the same problem, the company grew. Check out their awesome merch and see them on Warped Tour.
The Life and Livelihood Study The Medical and Occupational Well-Being of Musicians After Breast Cancer
An amazing study that furthers the research into musician's health. Imagine being a chronic violinist and not being able to lift your arm to play after you have had surgery and are left with chronic pain. Sarah Schmalenberger, PhD, is the lead physician in this much needed project. Please take the survey or let other musicians who have had breast cancer know about the site.
American Federation of Musicians
AFM was founded in 1896 as a way of organizing more than 3,000 musicians within the United States. Today, AFM covers more than 90,000 musicians in the United States and Canada. They offer the benefits of collective bargaining, instrument insurance, access to referrals within the industry, pension and health care plans to members.
American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
AFTRA, founded in 1937, covers more than 70,000 performers across forms of broadcast media. They offer similar member benefits to AFM (collective bargaining, health/pension plans, etc.) and have an extensive section on their website about their health care plan.
Vans Warped Tour
The classic summer tour. They've supported ROCK FOR HEALTH from the start. Check out the other organizations in their non-profit area.
Future of Music Coalition
"The Future of Music Coalition is a not-for-profit collaboration between members of the music, technology, public policy and intellectual property law communities. The FMC seeks to educate the media, policymakers, and the public about music / technology issues, while also bringing together diverse voices in an effort to come up with creative solutions to some of the challenges in this space. The FMC also aims to identify and promote innovative business models that will help musicians and citizens to benefit from new technologies." -FutureOfMusic.Org
Medilinq
Musician: Hello, I am an artist who cannot afford health care.
Medilinq: Oh, awesome. I provide access to doctors and discounted prescriptions, among other things, for $39.99/month for a band and crew up to 15 members.
Musician: Sweet, just what I needed.
To Write Love On Her Arms
Pedro the Lion is loud in the speakers, and the city waits just outside our open windows. She sits and sings, legs crossed in the passenger seat, her pretty voice hiding in the volume. Music is a safe place and Pedro is her favorite. It hits me that she won't see this skyline for several weeks, and we will be without her. I lean forward, knowing this will be written, and I ask what she'd say if her story had an audience. She smiles. "Tell them to look up. Tell them to remember the stars." by Jamie Tworkowski, Twloha.com
TWLOHA started to help a friend of the founder's get medical attention for depression and anxiety disorders. When the company realized there were thousands of other teenagers in America with the same problem, the company grew. Check out their awesome merch and see them on Warped Tour.
The Life and Livelihood Study The Medical and Occupational Well-Being of Musicians After Breast Cancer
An amazing study that furthers the research into musician's health. Imagine being a chronic violinist and not being able to lift your arm to play after you have had surgery and are left with chronic pain. Sarah Schmalenberger, PhD, is the lead physician in this much needed project. Please take the survey or let other musicians who have had breast cancer know about the site.