It's a Great Time to Be a Member!

If you are a full-time or part-time musician, it is to your advantage to belong to the only organization that truly represents the interests of musicians and performers. For a detailed explanation of the numerous benefits and services Local 26 and the AFM have to offer the professional musician, please read the Membership Benefits page. Also, check out the AFM Solution Series brochures as listed below. Once again, thank you for your interest, and we look forward to the opportunity to support you!

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Why Join The AFM? Good Question, Great Reasons
Music Is Our Business...And Yours
How To Get More Money From Your Music
How To Stay Alive And Working
How To Protect Your Independent Recording
How The New-Use Procedure Benefits You

How To Join

Download a membership application(English)
Download a membership application (Spanish)

Dues Structure

Dues if Paid Annually: $130.00
Local 26 Initiation Fee (one-time): $45.00
Federation Initiation Fee (one-time): $65.00

Youth Membership (under 21) : The Local Initiation Fee and the Federal Initiation Fee are both waived. This is a great value, because if you remain a member in good standing, you NEVER have to pay it.