If you would like to help those in the music industry who are in need of assistance, here are some organizations you can donate to:
Local 802 Musicians' Emergency Relief Fund
- The Associated Musicians of Greater New York, American Federation of
Musicians Local 802, is the largest local union of professional
musicians in the world. The Local 802 Musicians' Emergency Relief Fund
(ERF) provides critical assistance to hundreds of musicians in times
of crisis. Since 1967, the ERF has been the place professional
musicians can turn to for help in emergency situations. With musicians
out of work during the COVID-19 pandemic, the need in our community
has never been greater.
NYC COVID-19 Response & Impact Fund
- The NYC COVID-19 Response & Impact Fund was created by the NY
Community Trust to aid nonprofit service providers struggling with the
health and economic effects of the coronavirus. It will give grants
and loans to NYC-based nonprofits that are trying to meet the new and
urgent needs that are hitting the city. Your gift will help nonprofits
with a variety of needs, including protective equipment, cleaning
supplies, technological assistance, and support for financial losses.
You can also support musicians directly by purchasing a CD or downloading their music, preferably from their website or Bandcamp. There is a huge difference between what musicians make from sales vs streaming services.