IMPORTANT NEWS: MPTF in Action Established in 1948 through a landmark collective bargaining agreement between the American Federation of Musicians and major recording companies, the Musicians’ Performance Trust Fund annually presents thousands of admission-free musical events to the community. Usually requiring a 50 percent matching contribution from a sponsor, during the pandemic, MPTF has funded, […]
IMPORTANT NEWS: Good News for TV and film in Hawaii! A new television series, “NCIS: Hawaii,” has been confirmed, and “Magnum P.I.” continues its presence in Hawaii. Abiding by an AFM agreement with the TV/film industry, “Hawaii 5-0” provided many musician sideline opportunities for 10 seasons, paid at full media rates, and “Magnum P.I.” continues […]
BUILDING UPDATE: MAH Practice Studio Reopening! After being shut down for much of 2020 due to COVID-19, MAH practice rooms and rehearsal studios have begun gradual reopening. The safety of members, students, staff, and building tenants will remain a priority for as long as COVID remains a threat in our community. The MAH Reopening Committee […]
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE, Spring 2021 “There’s some light at the end of the tunnel…” Aloha Members: This has been a tough year for all of us, but it looks like there is some light at the end of the tunnel, and a bit of good news to report. We as a country (and most of the […]
Musicians’ Association of Hawaii 2021 Election The next MAH General Election for the offices of President, Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer, (7) Board of Director positions, Sergeant at Arms, and two delegates to the AFM Convention will be held on June 21, 2021. All officer and board positions have three-year terms. Only the offices of President ($10,000/year) […]
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Hawaii Youth Symphony President Randy Wong Award-winning community leader works hard, so children can play “I am very grateful to HYS for being a constant, positive force in my life, and am honored to now serve as its president. Our vision to make music a right, and not a privilege, deeply resonates with […]
MusiCares provides financial assistance and helpful information to the musician community. Relatively simple to apply for help. For information and additional resources, please go to: https://www.grammy.com/musicares/get-help/covid-19-relief-faq Hawaii State Rent Relief and Housing Assistance Program To apply, go to: https://www.hihousinghelp.com/ Musicians Foundation Relief Aid Grants For information, go to https://www.musiciansfoundation.org/apply/ The CV19 Emergency Relief Aid Grant […]
Digital Concert Listings The Hawaii Symphony Orchestra presents Sounds of Resilience, live online from the Hawaii Theater: October 31, 7:30 p.m. Sweet Psycho Suite November 21, 7:30 p.m. Going Home: Songs of Comfort December 12, 7:30 p.m. Sounds of the Season For more information, go to myhso.org Chamber Music Hawaii: October 24, 7:30 p.m. A […]
Aloha, Members: I’d like to update you all on what your union officers and volunteers have been doing during these challenging times. We have formed two committees, and we are working behind the scenes looking to the future, looking toward an end to this Covid crisis, and an upturn in the economy. The first committee […]
