Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF)

Guthrie Green-2025
Tulsa, OK
Starlight Concerts, Concert Band
Piccolo-Dana Higbee

The Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF) is one of the most valued resources available to AFM members. Established through a historic agreement between the American Federation of Musicians and the recording industry, the MPTF sponsors free, live, public performances that enrich communities while ensuring fair compensation for the musicians who bring them to life.

Benefits for AFM Members

  • Paid Performances: Receive fair wages for participating in MPTF-sponsored concerts and community events.
  • Community Connection: Share your music in public spaces and reach audiences who might not otherwise experience live performances.
  • Professional Recognition: Performances are officially documented under AFM contracts, ensuring proper credit and protections.
  • Support for Union Musicians: Funded performances strengthen the visibility and value of AFM members within the broader arts community.
  • Collaborative Opportunities: Perform with fellow union musicians in diverse settings, expanding both your network and your experience.

Play it forward and get involved with the Music Performance Trust Fund—visit www.musicpf.org to learn how you can help keep live music thriving.

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Katrice Newbill, aka Butterfly, and her band, Butterfly From New Orleans

MusicianFest Performance-The Grove at Midtown Tulsa-2025
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MusicianFest Performance-The Grove at Midtown Tulsa-2025
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