Il Divo @ Etess Arena at
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Atlantic City)
Saturday November 23, 2019 at 8pm
AFM members are being advised that the Il Divo concerts taking place in the next few days in Boston, Providence, New York and Atlantic City are non-union engagements with no protections for fair wages, pension, or other benefits that come with a union contract.
We recommend that all AFM members not participate until such a contract is in place.
As professional musicians, we must take a stand against taking jobs at sub-standard rates far below what we deserve. We not only cheat ourselves by accepting such engagements, but we also cheat our colleagues by setting a precedent that it’s acceptable to undervalue us and our work. Any musician performing in a major city at a major venue deserves to earn a fair wage and benefits in line with industry standard.
If you are contacted to participate in this concert, please alert the Philadelphia Musicians’ office at (215) 985-4777 or local77@verizon.net. We want to make sure you are paid appropriately and receive the proper benefits.