Air Travel for Musicians Traveling with your instrument can be challenging: given the importance and value of musical instruments to our livelihoods. As of March 6, 2015, it’s official and no longer at the discretion of the various airlines. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, musicians who board planes must be allowed to carry on […]
Aloha Musicians of Hawai’i! Scott Walker has been invited to be the Hawaii GOP Keynote Speaker at their Lincoln Day Dinner at Ko’olau Golf Course on February 16th. As many of you know, Scott Walker’s number one priority is to destroy unions and the middle class not just in Wisconsin but nationwide. Let’s show Scott […]
Tax season is officially here! I know, please contain your excitement. Yes, it’s never a fun thing to do with your time, but we have a tip that could make your tax return just a bit brighter this year. Did you know that union members who itemize their deductions are permitted to deduct their union dues […]
• An agreement defining the jurisdictions of music educators and professional musicians • Music educators and professional musicians alike are committed to the importance of music as an essential component in the social and cultural fiber of our country. Many of the ways that they serve this commitment overlap–many professional musicians are music educators, and […]
The Musicians’ Association of Hawai’i has begun discussions with the City of Honolulu to establish Musicians loading zones in some of the high traffic areas outside of many of the most popular venues that feature live musicians. While this is in the initial stages, we are requesting that musicians help us identify these areas. One area that […]
After roughly eight years after our sewer lines were broken, we are finally reconnected! Crews from Hawaiian Dredging completed the final asphalt repair this morning and confirmed that water was flowing into the main city sewer line on Waimanu Street. Our thanks to Hawaiian Dredging directors, staff, and the workers of RHS Lee for resolving […]
This morning, Hawaiian Dredging began repairs on the leak we have had in 909 over the last several years. After attempting to run a camera into a light fixture, they eventually had to cut a hole in the far corner panel that exhibited the signs of the most rust and from where much of the […]
As many of you know, we have had some leaks in 909 that have caused some damage. We have finally met with the contractors who have been very helpful in finally getting these issues resolved. From June 10-17, 2015, we will be bringing in heavy equipment to get at the ceiling plates where the leaks […]
Aloha, It is with deep sadness we share the news of Roland Nono’s passing on Wednesday, May 27th. Roland’s daughter informed Cheryl that the Maui funeral service will be held on Friday, June 5, 2015 at Nakamura Mortuary in Wailuku. Public viewing will be at 6:00 p.m. with service to follow at 7:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. An Oahu service […]
Dear Members: After nine years working for this Local, the last seven of those years as President, I am resigning from office, effective May 31, 2015. I am resigning mid-term (our next election is May 2016), and as per our by-laws, our current Vice President, Steve Pearson, will become President as of June 1, 2015. […]