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

Musician Booking Referral

LMA Music Services

Find the right musicians for your event or project easy and stress free. Our diverse membership provide a wide variety of music styles on demand. Their experience and professionalism removes the difficulties associated with hiring live music. Or if you’re interested in learning how to play music we have many accomplished teachers that play a wide variety of instruments.

our representatives

LMA Officers

Seth McNall

President

Rob Weatherstone

Vice-President

Doug Eyre

Secretary-Treasurer

 Executive Board

Tom McInerney

Executive Board

Andrew Petrasiunas

Executive Board

Sandy MacKay

Executive Board

Bobbi Thompson

Executive Board

Ken Baldwin

Executive Board

Vacant

Executive Board

JURISDICTION AFM LOCAL 279

All of Lambton, Elgin, and Middlesex Counties. That portion of Huron County lying west of Highway No. 4 and south of and including Bayfield.

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 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

MON-FRI

11:00am – 3:00pm

519-685-2540

admin@londonmusicians.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)

Questions or Inquiries?