Welcome to the London Musicians’ Association
The London Musicians’ Association (LMA) represents a diverse group of established musicians and we provide the best in all types music services. Affiliated with the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada, we are a live music resource, and the musician’s advocate.
OUR STORY
Where It All Began
Our history began in 1896 when musicians gathered in Indianapolis, IN and organized the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) for “any musician who receives pay for [their] musical services.” Initially representing 3,000 members, AFM was granted a charter by the American Federation of Labor (AFL). The London Musicians Association’s charter was established in 1903 as Local 279 of the American Federation of Musicians of United States and Canada (AFM). Over 120 years later, AFM musicians continue standing together to have power. Now we are 80,000 musicians strong playing in orchestras, bands, festivals, clubs and theatres—on Broadway, Mirvish Village, Stratford Festival, and on tour. We also make music for film, TV, commercials and sound recordings.
““The only object of AFM is to bring order out of chaos and to harmonize and bring together all the professional musicians of the country into one progressive body.”
Owen Miller, AFM President 1896
OUR REPRESENTATIVES
LMA Officers
Seth McNall
President
Bobbi Thompson
Interim Vice President
Doug Eyre
Secretary-Treasurer
Tom McInerney
Executive Board
Andrew Petrasiunas
Executive Board
Sandy MacKay
Executive Board
Mark Swan
Executive Board
Ken Baldwin
Executive Board
Marianna Grigg
Executive Board
LIVE MUSIC COMMUNITY
LMA Supported Events
Jazz for the People
Live jazz at the Wolf Performance Hall 7-9pm on the last Wednesday of the month. Co-sponsored by the Music Performance Trust Fund.
Springbank Gardens Concert Series
Summer Sundays 2-4pm featuring a diversity of exceptional local groups.
Forest City London Music Awards
Working closely with the organizers of our city’s awards show featuring the best of London’s musicians, providing professional advice for local musicians.
Wortley Village Jazz & Blues Festival
End of the summer music street festival co-sponsored by the Music Performance Trust Fund.
London Jazz Festival
A month long festival celebrating local talent, local venues, community, music lovers, generous sponsorship, and free admission. Co-sponsored by the Music Performance Trust Fund.
Huron Shores United Church Jazz Vespers
Co sponsored by the Music Performance Trust Fund
Contact Us
If you are a musician or a group that is building a business in music or if you need live music for an event or you need a music instructor, the LMA is an excellent music industry resource.
Office Location & Hours
107 Duchess Avenue, London, ON N6C 1N7
OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT
Monday-Thursday
11:00-3:00pm
519-685-2540
londonmusicians279@gmail.com
AFM 24-Hour Emergency Assistance
(MEMBERS ONLY)
Within Canada:
CFM Office: 1-800-INFO FED (1-800-463-6333)
Within the USA:
AFM Office: 1-800-ROAD GIG (1-800-762-3444)