Professional association to combine strength The AFM is the largest union of performing artists in the world with over 130,000 members. There are over 19,000 members in Canada. Local representation The London Musicians' Association represents the finest professional musicians of all styles. Informational and General Meetings are held on a regular basis. Members have free access to office resources including electronic data services, photo copying, fax service, audio and video presentation equipment, a resource library, and.....much more! Member/Instrument directories Locate someone fast! The Booking Referral Service. We'll help you find gigs. The Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF). More gigs! Cost effective instrument insurance. The best in the industry! Signatory Booking Agents directory. Covers U.S. & Canada. Free approved AFM contracts. Use them and be protected! Legal assistance. Get stiffed? We can help! LMA Contract Defence Fund. You get "stiffed" close to home and your rent is due Monday? We can help! Emergency Travel Assistance. You get "stiffed" a long way from home and you've gotta get to the next gig? We can help! Immigration/Travel assistance. Got a gig in the U.S.? See the new P2 Work Permit (Visa) Checklist. 24 hour U.S. & Canadian toll-free telephone HELP lines. National & Local publications. We'll keep you informed! AFM MASTERCARD Credit card with preferred rates. AFM-EPW Pension Fund. It's never too early to start planning. Professional Pride. Need I say more? "We're The Professionals"