Many of us standing together are more powerful than any of us standing alone. Musicians’ ability to make a living is threatened as never before. Industry continues reaping huge profits while technological advances transform our work and how we are compensated. But we have tremendous power—musicians just have to organize and use our power.
Membership Benefits
Broadcast and Non-Broadcast Media Agreements
Affordable rates on world wide Instrument and Liability Insurance
Travel, Health, and Dental Insurance
Build a pension through the Musicians’ Pension Plan of Canada
Free Listing on AFM Entertainment
Receive International Musician Magazine monthly
For more information please see the Canadian Federation of Musicians site www.cfmusicians.org
Or call the UPM 518 Main Office at 613 542-3732
New Member Payment Options
New members should contact the office or go to the CFM website to register your membership.
With credit cards, a processing fee applies (3.25%)
Fees for Current Members 2025
If membership payment is late, contact the office.
Initiation fees............ $95
One time only. $65 to AFM, $30 to UPM Local 518. Initiation are fees waived if you join with others "as a band" or during a membership drive.
Regular Membership:.........$200
Student:....................$175
Must be registered in an accredited school, college or university. No initiation fees when joining. When no longer a student, they transition to Regular Membership.
Youth:.......................$150
Members must be 20 years old or younger. No initiation fees when joining. When turning 21, they transition to Regular Membership.
Life:........................$100
Minimum age 65 with at least 35 years of AFM membership. Approval by executive board.
Inactive Life:................$65
Life members with limited professional activities. Cannot vote or hold office.
Annual Fees For Members 2025
Regular Membership: $200.00
Student Membership: $175.00
Youth Membership: $150.00
Life Active Membership: $100.00
Life Inactive Membership: $65.00
Monthly Subscription: $17.20
Quarterly Subscription $52.00
Payment Options
Send E-transfer payments to:
kingstonmusicians@gmail.com
Cheque or money order made out to:
Union of Professional Musicians Local 518
MAIL CHEQUES TO
UPM Local 518
1326 Channelview Rd
Kingston ON
K7L 4V1
Monthly or Quarterly Subscriptions Available
All major credit cards accepted.
NEW MEMBERS: please contact the Main Office before subscribing.
(613) 542-3732 or sue@upmlocal518.org
*Subscriptions include a 3.25% processing fee.