American Federation of Musicians

Distinguished Union Veteran Tino Gagliardi Joins SoundExchange Board Of Directors

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SoundExchange, the premier music tech organization powering the future of music, announced today that newly elected American Federation of Music (AFM) president Tino Gagliardi has joined its 18-seat Board of Directors.

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SoundExchange, the premier music tech organization powering the future of music, announced today that newly elected American Federation of Music (AFM) president Tino Gagliardi has joined its 18-seat Board of Directors.
Gagliardi replaces recently retired AFM president Ray Hair on the Board.
"Tino is joining the SoundExchange Board of Directors at a pivotal time for the company and the music industry," said Michael Huppe, President and CEO of SoundExchange.
I look forward to working with SoundExchange and my fellow board members at a transformational time in the music business."

The Recording Industry's Music Performance Trust Fund Announces More than $165,000 in Scholarships Granted Throughout North America

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A scholarship program utilizing assets of the recording industry's Music Performance Trust Fund has granted more than $165,000 to 120 students.

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Established by major music recording labels, the MPTF distributed 120 scholarships to benefit aspiring professional musicians and children of professional musicians
NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A scholarship program utilizing assets of the recording industry's Music Performance Trust Fund has granted more than $165,000 to 120 students.
The MPTF's Music's Future scholarship revives an initiative from the 1990s that supports aspiring professional musicians studying at the post-secondary level.
We also seek to make music and music education an exciting experience, and to expand it to every child's life experience.
The MPTF was established more than 70 years ago by recording companies including Sony Music, Universal Music Group, and Warner Music Group.

The Recording Industry's Music Performance Trust Fund Provides Community Grants to Commemorate Juneteenth and Emancipation Day With Admission-Free, Live Music

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

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NEW YORK, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The recording industry's Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF) announced today it has committed grants of more than $110,000 for the presentation of 72 admission-free musical performances to celebrate Juneteenth in the United States, and Emancipation Day in Canada. In addition to supporting activities commemorating June 19 as a recent U.S. federal holiday, the MPTF is supporting musical events during Canada's August 1 widely celebrated Emancipation Day.

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In addition to supporting activities commemorating June 19 as a recent U.S. federal holiday, the MPTF is supporting musical events during Canada's August 1 widely celebrated Emancipation Day.
"We are grateful for the recording industry's support to bring professional musicians forward to issue the clarion call for equal rights for all," noted MPTF Trustee Dan Beck.
About the MPTF: The Recording Industry's Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit public service organization whose mission is to support admission-free, live events performed by professional musicians throughout the United States and Canada.
Established more than 70 years ago, the MPTF is funded by music companies including Sony Music, Universal Music Group, and Warner Music Group.

The Recording Industry's Music Performance Trust Fund Announces North American Celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month in April, 2022

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022

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NEW YORK, March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The recording industry's Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF) announced today it has completed funding plans to celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month throughout the month of April. In 30 days, more than 60 North American markets will enjoy 224 live, admission-free performances. Funding will support professional musicians to perform at community venues, schools and senior centers, and via livestreaming from the MPTF and community partner Facebook event pages.

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Grants totaling $235,000 will support 224 live, admission-free events throughout the United States and Canada
NEW YORK, March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The recording industry's Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF) announced today it has completed funding plans to celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month throughout the month of April.
In 30 days, more than 60 North American markets will enjoy 224 live, admission-free performances.
"Jazz Appreciation Month has been a significant focus of the MPTF's efforts throughout its history," he added.
Established more than 70 years ago, the MPTF is funded by music companies including Sony Music, Universal Music Group, and Warner Music Group.

Eco Depot Inc Update on recently launched Production Facility

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Thursday, February 10, 2022

We are proud to announce the successful launch of Bronya Climate Shield (BCS) manufacturing facility in Quebec, Canada.

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We are proud to announce the successful launch of Bronya Climate Shield (BCS) manufacturing facility in Quebec, Canada.
The Company's wholly-owned subsidiary Bronya Canada Group, Inc, has been testing its production capabilities at its facility situated at 50 Rue Du Progres in Coteau-Du-Lac just outside Montreal, Canada.
The production facility is now operational capable of producing 4,000Litersor 1,057 gallons per day, equivalent to two forty-foot containers per week.
Eco Depot is a development stage distributor of eco-friendly consumer brand products and is publicly traded Over the Counter at OTCMKTS: ECDP.

Music Performance Trust Fund Awards $100,000 in Scholarships to More than 100 students in the United States and Canada

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

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NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The recording industry's Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF) announced that more than 100 students from the United States and Canada have received Music Family Scholarships of up to $2,000 USD to continue their pursuit of higher education.

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NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The recording industry's Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF) announced that more than 100 students from the United States and Canada have received Music Family Scholarships of up to $2,000 USD to continue their pursuit of higher education.
Members and children of American Federation of Musicians (AFM) members were invited to apply for scholarships by writing essays on the importance of free, live music in communities.
About the MPTF: The Recording Industry's Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit public service organization whose mission is to support admission-free, live events performed by professional musicians throughout the United States and Canada.
Established more than 70 years ago, the MPTF is funded by music companies including Sony Music, Universal Music Group, and Warner Music Group.

Study Finds Internet Economy Grew Seven Times Faster Than Total U.S. Economy, Created Over 7 Million Jobs in the Last Four Years

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021

More internet jobs, 38 percent, were created by small firms and self-employed individuals than by the largest internet companies, which generated 34 percent.

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More internet jobs, 38 percent, were created by small firms and self-employed individuals than by the largest internet companies, which generated 34 percent.
There are 200,000 full-time equivalent jobs in the online creator economy.
The 17.6 million direct and indirect jobs generated by the internet mark a dramatic increase compared with just three million jobs when IAB began measuring employment growth in 2008.
The study also showed that the commercial internet directly generated seven million jobs and indirectly provided jobs to another 10.65 million people fulfilling service needs created by internet-based companies.

From Zero to 1,000: The Recording Industry's Music Performance Trust Fund Pivots to Streaming Admission-Free, Live Events Across North America

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021

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The Recording Industry's Music Performance Trust Fund, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit, has been providing grants to subsidize musicians to engage in free-admission live music events in parks and public spaces for nearly 75 years.

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The Recording Industry's Music Performance Trust Fund, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit, has been providing grants to subsidize musicians to engage in free-admission live music events in parks and public spaces for nearly 75 years.
This included funds for musicians to present music education programs in schools throughout North America.
In 2019, the Trust Fund supported over 2,700 of these various performances throughout North America.
The Music Performance Trust Fund had anticipated that these online concerts would continue once the pandemic subsided.

The Recording Industry's Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF) Announces $2.2 Million in Community Grants To Support Admission-Free, Live Music Online and In Person Throughout North America

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021

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During this time, the MPTF created an initiative that has generated over 700 free events by professional musicians livestreamed throughout North America, supporting communities with more than $1 million in grants to pay musicians for their service.

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During this time, the MPTF created an initiative that has generated over 700 free events by professional musicians livestreamed throughout North America, supporting communities with more than $1 million in grants to pay musicians for their service.
Grants are accessed, and events are coordinated, through local unions of the American Federation of Musicians.
"We now all have a greater appreciation of what these events mean to our local traditions and cultures.
"\nThe MPTF is a 501(c)3 nonprofit public service organization whose mission is to support admission-free, live events performed by professional musicians throughout the United States and Canada.