The American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada (AFM) is the largest organization of its type in the world. It represents over 100,000 members that are serviced by more than 250 Locals in every geographical area of North America. AFM musicians perform all kinds of music for all kinds of events.
Whether it's live entertainment for a wedding, corporate event, concert, fair, night club, or ANY other function, insist on the quality and professionalism that only AFM members can deliver. Members use industry standard AFM approved contracts to clearly define the terms of the engagement. An AFM contract is your guarantee that you will get the music you want at the price, date and time you want it. Once signed, the AFM musician is obligated to honor the contract and so is the purchaser. It's truly a "win win" situation!
GoPro Music currently offers over two thousand on-line artist/group listings representing every possible musical style and budget range.
Each GoPro Music listing features an artist description/bio, promo pictures, group website and email contact links, as well as sound files of the group's performance. The site also offers extensive search functions that will assist you in finding just the right type of live entertainment you're looking for. Using an on-line service may greatly reduce the time and effort often associated with this essential element of event planning.
If you prefer to retain the value added services of a qualified Booking Agent to assist you with your entertainment needs, GoPro Music also provides a convenient on-line directory of well over two hundred AFM Licensed and approved Booking Agents . These professional agencies are specialists in the live entertainment field and will be pleased to offer their expertise to your organization. Often, they are capable of coordinating and supplying your event's complete entertainment needs.
There is one other additional resource that is quite unique to GoPro Music that you may find very helpful. It also contains a searchable on-line directory of more than two hundred and fifty AFM affiliated Locals . Professionals that really know the member talent in their areas staff these community-based offices. Many offer booking and/or referral services and would be pleased to receive your request for assistance.
Regardless of how you arrive at your live entertainment decisions, you can avoid many of the pitfalls and possible "sour notes" sometimes experienced by event planners. Remember to seek professional advice when required and always enter into a written agreement (engagement contract) with the artist/group or their authorized representative. It must clearly define all the necessary details of the engagement to ensure that any possible conflict or default will be fairly and properly addressed.
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