# 47 Blog | AFM Local 47 Posts from 47 Blog | AFM Local 47, via the RSS Amplifier directory. Page: Feed: --- ## [Local 47 Announces Support of the Post Production Tax Credit Bill AB 2319](https://afm47.org/press/local-47-announces-support-of-the-post-production-tax-credit-bill-ab-2319/) _2026-08-11 · sahid_ Statement from American Federation of Musicians Local 47 in Support of the Post Production Tax Credit Bill AB 2319 (August 11, 2026) — American Federation of Musicians Local 47 is pleased to announce our support for the passage of AB 2319, the Post Production Tax Credit bill authored by Assembly Member Nick Schultz. Local 47 \[…\] The post Local 47 Announces Support of the Post Production Tax Credit… ## [Grammy Winner Trevor Lawrence Jr. on Drumming, Producing, Music, and Technology](https://afm47.org/press/grammy-winner-trevor-lawrence-jr-on-drumming-producing-music-and-technology/) _2026-08-03 · sahid_ Member Spotlight AFM Local 47 member Trevor Lawrence, Jr. is a multi-Grammy Award winning drummer, producer, podcast host, and developer. His music credits include working with Dre, Eminem, LeeAnn Rimes, Euge Groove, Lauren Daigle, Alicia Keys, Herbie Hancock, and many other artists. You can learn more about him at trevorlawrencejr.com and browse his apps and \[…\] The post Grammy Winner Trevor… ## [In Their Own Words: LA Philharmonic Musicians on Gustavo Dudamel’s Legacy](https://afm47.org/press/in-their-own-words-la-philharmonic-musicians-on-gustavo-dudamels-legacy/) _2026-08-03 · sahid_ After 17 years with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Gustavo Dudamel is leaving at the end of his contract this summer to become the music and artistic director of the New York Philharmonic. LA Philharmonic musicians share their words below on working with the celebrated music director over the years to build the orchestra into the \[…\] The post In Their Own Words: LA Philharmonic Musicians on Gustavo… ## [Working Together to Create More Opportunities for Musicians](https://afm47.org/press/working-together-to-create-more-opportunities-for-musicians/) _2026-08-03 · sahid_ Late July and August are generally busy times for Local 47 leadership, as well as leaders from around the AFM. Our AFM Player Conferences and other AFM meetings typically occur then, and this year is no exception. I have just returned from a week in Dallas to represent 47 at the annual conferences of both \[…\] The post Working Together to Create More Opportunities for Musicians appeared first on 47… ## [Thriving on the Road: Why Union Solidarity is the Heart of Our Well-Being](https://afm47.org/press/thriving-on-the-road-why-union-solidarity-is-the-heart-of-our-well-being/) _2026-08-03 · sahid_ For most of us, touring is why we do what we do. There’s nothing like the rush of a live set or the connection with a new crowd. But let’s be real: behind the curtain, the road can be a grind that wears down even the toughest players. We’re talking about weeks of inconsistent sleep, \[…\] The post Thriving on the Road: Why Union Solidarity is the Heart of Our Well-Being appeared first on 47 Blog |… ## [Winning the Fight Through Strength and Solidarity](https://afm47.org/press/winning-the-fight-through-strength-and-solidarity/) _2026-08-03 · sahid_ Seventy three years ago in the December 1953 Overture, our Local 47 leadership urged members to take political action with the following list of “Ten Ways to Join Political Fight”. In this same spirit, your Local 47 leadership has and will continue to support candidates who are pro-worker and respect the rights of labor. We \[…\] The post Winning the Fight Through Strength and Solidarity appeared… ## [ROPA Conference 2026 Delegate Report](https://afm47.org/press/ropa-conference-2026-delegate-report/) _2026-08-03 · sahid_ Lynn Grants, Pasadena Symphony Delegate to the Regional Orchestra Players Association (ROPA), provides a report on the 2026 conference. The 2026 ROPA Conference, held this year from July 28th-30th in Dallas, Texas brought together Delegates from most of the 94 full and adjunct member orchestras across the country to share information, learn new strategies for \[…\] The post ROPA Conference 2026… ## [2026 TMA Conference Report](https://afm47.org/press/2026-tma-conference-report/) _2026-08-03 · sahid_ The following report from the 31st Conference of the Theatre Musicians Association in Dallas, TX held on July 27 and 28 was submitted by Stephen Green, Vice President TMA SoCal Chapter. TMA President Heather Boehm and Local 72-147 Dallas/Ft. Worth President Stewart Williams, who served as our host, opened the conference by greeting the assembled \[…\] The post 2026 TMA Conference Report appeared… ## [Success! Keep California Rolling Update: 34,921 Cast and Crew Jobs and $2.58 Billion in Wages From 170 Projects](https://afm47.org/press/keep-california-rolling-update/) _2026-07-18 · sahid_ July marks one year from the increased funding to and modernization of our Film and Television Jobs Program! Since its implementation across the full fiscal year (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026), the newly expanded Program 4.0 has awarded 170 total projects that collectively represent: While we celebrate the success and improvement of our \[…\] The post Success! Keep California Rolling Update: 34,921… ## [Home of the Agentic Pull Request (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/liV7Wm6mC7KD) _2026-07-18 · **Sponsored**_ CLI-first, TUI-ready toolkits and a moshscript installer — join the waitlist ## [From Brazil to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Paulinho Da Costa’s Inspiring Musical Journey](https://afm47.org/press/from-brazil-to-the-hollywood-walk-of-fame-paulinho-da-costas-inspiring-musical-journey/) _2026-07-02 · sahid_ Member Spotlight AFM Local 47 member Paulinho Da Costa made history in May as the first Brazilian-born entertainer to earn a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The achievement is in recognition for a life spent recording on some of the most recognizable and best-selling albums and soundtracks of all time. His mastery of \[…\] The post From Brazil to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Paulinho Da Costa’s…