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5 July 2016

Travel with a musical instrument

Ihr Instrument oder Ihr Bogen enthält Elfenbein, Palisander oder Schildpatt? Um Schwierigkeiten mit dem Zoll zu vermeiden, sind einige Vorsichtsmassnahmen erforderlich.  Das Übereinkommen über den internationalen Handel mit gefährdeten Arten...

29 April 2016

Zeichen setzen im Netz

[Sorry, this entry is only available in Deutsch and Français.] Zwei Onlinepetitionen : Rettung des Orchesters der Flämischen Oper und «Fair internet for Performers» Wie wirkungsvoll Onlinepetitionen tatsächlich sind, ist umstritten....

4 April 2016

France: The profession of performer undermined by the government

Indignation among professional performing artists after the adoption at second reading of the “Creation” bill presented by the French government which makes provision for all companies in the entertainment business,...

7 March 2016

Dringend: Die FIM-Kampagnen unterstützen!

Die FIM führt derzeit zwei überaus wichtige Kampagnen durch, für die wir unbedingt breite Unterstützung brauchen. 1. Musikinstrumente im Flugzeug als Handgepäck Diese Kampagne betrifft alle Musiker/innen, unabhängig von deren...

22 October 2015

Petition to support the National Orchestra of Belgium

“As the result of politics, our National Orchestra is threatened with extinction in the near future. In fact, a scheme from Minister Reynders cabinet aims at the absorption of the...

24 September 2015

Make the Internet fair for performers

The Internet is for everyone. Do you think that performers should get a fair share? Today, whether they are famous or not, performers are still not fairly rewarded when their...

22 September 2015

Sachspenden für Kinder- und Jugendmusikprojekt in Brasilien

Bereits vor einigen Jahren hatten die Deutsche Orchestervereinigung DOV und der SMV auf Bitte ihrer brasilianischen Partnergewerkschaft aus Rio de Janeiro gebrauchte, aber noch spielfähige Saiten für ein Kinder- und...

27 August 2015

Training workshop for Uganda and Kenya

From 20-23 July 2015, FIM organised a bi-national union-training workshop in Kampala (Uganda).Backed by Sweden’s Union To Union, the workshop was coordinated with UMU and KEMU unions, Ugandan and Kenyan...

30 June 2015

Reisen mit dem Musikinstrument – Merkblatt zum CITES-Abkommen

Beim Reisen mit einem Musikinstrument über die Landesgrenzen kann man mit dem Internationalen Abkommen CITES in Konflikt geraten und mit erheblichen Schwierigkeiten beim Grenzübertritt konfrontiert werden. Das CITES-Abkommen dient dem...

25 March 2015

Finland: Universal loses Market Court case over Internet Music rights

Two sons of late Albert Järvinen, best known as guitarist for the Finnish rock’n roll band Hurriganes, took a clear victory over Universal Music Finland in Helsinki Market Court over...

2 December 2014

Budapest declaration: performers demand their proportionate share of revenues

PERFORMERS COLLABORATE FOR THEIR PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF REVENUES Online music services have transformed the music industry, but performing artists are not getting their proportionate share from revenues. Modern legislation gives...

2 December 2014

End of the Rome Opera House conflict

On the 25 November 2014, during a full session, Rome Opera House staff approved by 97% the agreement signed two days earlier between theatre management and unions which cancels the...

17 November 2014

FIM campaign against cultural vandalism in the music sector

FIM is launching an international week of mobilisation to show the opposition of the music sector and all publics to the policies of relinquishment, budgetary asphyxiation or pure and simple...

19 October 2014

More about the Rome Opera crisis

Following a two and a half hour long meeting, the Board of Directors of the Rome Opera House, chaired by the City Mayor [see photo], decided on 2 October 2014...

15 October 2014

Rome Opera crisis: IAEA issues an open letter

OPEN LETTER TO THE BOARD OF THE ROME OPERA THEATRE, THE MUNICIPALITY OF ROME AND THE GOVERNMENT OF ITALY The three International Federations representing workers in the Arts and Entertainment...

8 October 2014

Musicians associations call for the strengthening of opera houses and orchestras in Europe

Zürich | October 8th, 2014 – The German speaking professional associations and musician trade unions from Austria, Switzerland and Germany (SMV, DOV, GdG-KMSfB and Ver.di) observe with great concern the current rampant destruction of...

3 August 2014

WE ARE MET OPERA! Support the MET Orchestra musicians now!

MET Opera General Manager Peter Gelb wants to impose draconian cuts of over $30 Million, which would slash the compensation of the orchestra’s world-class musicians and other craftspeople on whom...

23 June 2014

Erfolgreiches 4. Europäisches Musik Forum in Bern

Kroatiens Staatspräsident und Komponist Ivo Josipovic streicht die Bedeutung der Musik hervor [Medienmitteilung] Das 4. Europäische Forum der Musik (19.-22-Juni 2014) ist am Sonntag in Bern erfolgreich zu Ende gegangen. Während...

23 May 2014

ILO: media and culture GDF reaches consensus on key points

The tripartite Global Dialogue Forum on Employment Relationships in the Media and Culture Sector was held at the ILO, Geneva, from Wednesday, 14 to Thursday, 15 May 2014. The FIM...

19 May 2014

Finland: fight over Internet music rights goes to Court

19 May 2014 – Fight Over Internet Music Rights goes to Market Court – Two sons of late Albert Järvinen, best known as guitarist for the Finnish rock'n'roll band Hurriganes,...