Downloads
Forms and scale sheets
Touring Pension Agreement
AFM-EP pension paperwork for touring live engagements.
Open filePDF DownloadRoad Scale
Touring wage minimums, travel terms, and per diem guidance.
Open filePDF DownloadAFM T2
Use this contract when traveling outside the Nashville area.
Open filePDF DownloadAFM L1
Standard contract for local concerts, weddings, parties, and special events.
Open filePDF DownloadLS-1 Pension Contribution Form
Single-engagement pension contribution packet with instructions.
Open filePDF Download2024 Live Performance Wage Scales
Current Local 257 live performance wage minimums.
Open fileThe Live and Touring Department at Local 257 is here to help members and employers determine which scale or contract to use for various types of live performances. If you have questions about any of the documents listed below, please call Michael Minton at (615) 244-9514 or email: michael@nashvillemusicians.org
Live Department Guide
Which document do you need?
Live Performance Wage Scales
lists the minimum wage scales our members use for various types of live performances. Please note: The old Live Performance Wage Scales expired April 30, 2024. The new Live Performance Wage Scales took effect May 1, 2024.
Touring Pension Agreement
allows musicians to direct a portion of their compensation to the AFM-EP (American Federation of Musicians - Employer Pension) fund. This allows touring players to build their pension and saves the employer money on payroll taxes.
Road Scale
includes minimum wage scales while touring throughout the United States and Canada, as well as details on accommodations, per diems and payments.
AFM L-1
, AFM LS-1 and AFM T-2 are the three different types of live contracts that members file with the Live Department prior to the date of performance.
AFM L-1
is the most commonly used contract for local live performances such as concerts and various special events such as weddings, parties and corporate functions.
AFM LS-1
is the live contract to use when a member is receiving pension contributions. Please refer to the Form LS-1 Q & A for details.
AFM T-2
is used when traveling for live performances outside the Nashville area, anywhere within the United States or Canada.