by Dan Beck | Jun 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
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 | Uncategorized
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...
by Dan Beck | May 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
As of May 1, the new Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF) grant application management system will be fully operational. The online system has been ramping up over the past several months in order to provide greater security, less maintenance, and a much...
by Dan Beck | Mar 25, 2015 | Uncategorized
The inaugural performance featured Grammy-award winning singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash (member of Local 802) and a performance by noted New York guitarist and singer Richard Frank (member of Local 802) at University Settlement...
by Dan Beck | Feb 25, 2015 | Uncategorized
by Dan Beck, Trustee, Music Performance Trust Fund If you have ever heard me speak about the mission of the Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF), you might remember that I invariably request photos, whenever possible, from the events that we co-sponsor. I am sure that,...
by Dan Beck | Jan 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
The Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF) begins the new calendar year with continued awareness that we clearly share the same challenges that the rest of the creative music community faces. We pursue these challenges with new goals to maximize the opportunities that...
