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Music on Union- Opening the Path to Peace and fair pay

With the launch of its second season, Sounds ofPeace, Music on Union is echoing poet KahlilGibran—”Music… opens the secret of life bringingpeace’.At 12:10p.m. on August 12, 2022, long-timecrowd-pleaser, vocalist Ralph Kuster,accompanied by pianist Tim Hallman, kicks offthe season of eight, weekly, 40-minute concertsat St. James Anglican Church, 10 Union Street.“Last year our series, Sounds of […]

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Kingston Musicians Union adopts new name!

The Kingston Musicians’ Union in its December and January general meetings adopted a new name for the Local. This has been long overdue and it is hoped that the name will serve our community of musicians far more appropriately. “Our Local is more than our Kingston base. Our jurisdiction reaches far beyond Dorset in Haliburton

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Kingston Musicians Union hosts first Live Audience Streamed Concert

Friday August 6th, Kingston Musicians Union co-hosted with St James Anglican Church, Kingston’s first live concert. This concert series has been made possible by the sponsorship from the Music Performance Trust Fund. The idea for the concert series has been in the works since July 2020 when the Local was looking for venues to host

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Live and Streamed Concert Series opens in August

Kingston Musicians’ Union,  the Music Performance Trust Fund and St James Anglican Church present “Music on Union- Sounds of Hope” a series of free live indoor concerts  every Friday from August 6th  through 24 September at St James’ Church, 10 Union St in Kingston. A live audience of up to 50 people can be accommodated,

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Get paid to stream your music

Did you know that the Kingston musicians Union pays their members when they host any sponsored streamed concerts? If you would like to know how to get paid to perform or how to become a member of the Musicians union contact our office. kingstonmusicians@gmail.com

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General Meeting Notice

Members are invited to attend a zoom meeting to discuss the General business of Local 518 Kingston Musicians union Date: Sunday  11th April 2021 Time: TBD Place: Zoom meeting as per COVID 19 guidelines Please check your  email in boxes for the newsletter which will contain the  details of this meeting and zoom invitation.

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Part-time, contract and seasonal workers now qualify for COVID-19 emergency benefits

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced more flexible rules for claiming the Canada emergency response benefit (CERB) in response to critics who pointed out the initial rules excluded too many people, including those working reduced hours. Seasonal workers and those who have recently run out of employment insurance will now also be eligible for CERB. People who make less than

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Join Now

Now is the Time to Join the AFM Whether you are already an established artist or in the midst of completing your first creative project, the moment you consider recording or performing in public, you create a product that has value both now and in the future. When you become a member of an AFM

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General Meeting

Sunday 2nd February at 2:00 pm Location: 945 Princess Street, Kingston (building  with Grafoid above front awning) Directions: The venue is at Innovation Park opposite the Kingston Centre on the North side of Princess St. If you are coming from Kingston along Hwy 2 (Princess St) Innovation Park will be on your right just past

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