by Dan Beck | Aug 13, 2018 | MPTF
by Dan Beck, Trustee Music Performance Trust Fund In June of this year, I celebrated my fifth anniversary as trustee of the Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF). The time has passed remarkably fast! When the recording industry’s oversight committee approached me to...
by Dan Beck | Apr 2, 2018 | MPTF
by Dan Beck, Music Performance Trust Fund Trustee As the Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF) approaches its 70th anniversary, it is gratifying to report that we recently embarked upon a renewed level of sustainability. After weathering nearly two decades of music...
by Dan Beck | May 20, 2017 | MPTF
The Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF) co-sponsors hundreds of free live events annually that enrich municipalities across North America with the talents of inspiring professional musicians. It is the hard work and creative efforts of community organizations, working...
by Dan Beck | May 1, 2017 | MPTF
The Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF) co-sponsors hundreds of free live events annually that enrich communities across North America with the talents of inspiring professional musicians. Here we shine the light on one of our outstanding partners: Symphonic Jazz...
by Dan Beck | Nov 17, 2016 | MPTF
by Dan Beck, Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF) Trustee Members of the AFM recognize the Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF) as a long-time source of supplemental income for performances that are free to the public. Generally, those who are familiar with the trust...
by Dan Beck | Oct 18, 2016 | MPTF
Although the Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF) fiscal year ended April 30, the validated details from our auditors often take several months to process. While we anticipate the imminent release of the final audit report, I am eager to provide an overview of how the...
by Dan Beck | Jun 17, 2016 | MPTF
The Recording Industry’s Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF) began its 2016-17 fiscal year May 1. The usually busy summer months of live music events, free to the public, are a tradition extending back 68 years since the MPTF was founded in 1948. The Trust Fund’s work...
by Dan Beck | Oct 12, 2015 | MPTF
The Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF) provides grants to co-sponsor free live music events for the public, while ensuring that professional musicians are compensated fairly. However, the process of applying for an event grant may seem daunting to organizations...
by Dan Beck | Jun 2, 2015 | MPTF
On April 30, 2015, the Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF) wrapped up its fiscal year for the 67th time in its storied history. The 2014-2015, 12-month period was an eventful one. We co-sponsored 2,777 performances throughout the US and Canada—music festivals,...
by Dan Beck | May 1, 2015 | MPTF
The Film Fund and Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF) are teaming up with organizations in the US and Canada to bring live music to older adults at senior centers this year. Named MusicianFest, the program will stage up to 500 free performances at senior centers in an...
