AFM Instrument Insurance
The American Federation of Musicians (AFM) announces the return of instrument and equipment insurance, offered at special rates exclusively for members.
The AFM has entered into an agreement with HUB International as its new U.S. group membership insurance program administrator, replacing AMBA. In addition to instrument and equipment insurance, HUB offers other personal insurance products, including personal auto, homeowner’s/renter’s, pet, identity theft, individual or group medical/dental/disability, long-term care, and travel accident.
Full information may be found in the members-only side of the AFM.org international website. Click here to learn more [https://www.afm.org/insurance-products/].
MPTF
In 2024, Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF) and the Musicians’ Association of Hawai’i sponsored and funded over 20 concerts, providing more than 100 services (gigs) for our musicians, as well as highly professional and musical performances to the community free of charge/at no admission cost.
Interested in presenting an MPTF concert? Email: sec-tres@musicianshawaii.com.
Award-winning Johnny Valentine loves making people happy. Voted Nā Hōkū’s “Entertainer of the Year” in 2018, the vocal-guitarist is a fixture at several Waikiki venues, including the Moana/Surfrider and Kahala Veranda.
Coming up for MPTF: MAH member Johnny Valentine will perform at the Maunalani Nursing and Rehab Center’s 75th Anniversary Celebration on Jan. 31, 2025.
2025 Wage Scales Review
A committee will be formed to review and amend, as needed, MAH wage scales. For more information and if you would like to participate in this committee, contact the office: members@musicianshawaii.com.
New Rates
The Building Committee is reviewing member studio usage rates. Any changes will be presented to the MAH Board of Directors for approval.
2025 General Member Meetings
- April 14, 6 p.m.
- Aug. 19, 6 p.m.
- Dec. 8, 6 p.m.
From the Winter 2024 issue, Ke Ola O Na Mele