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Fellow musicians including Bob Dylan, John Mayer, Trey Anastasio, Bruce Hornsby, Nancy Wilson, and Billy Corgan pay heartfelt tributes to Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir, celebrating his life, generosity, and enduring influence on rock and improvisational music.
The article commemorates numerous influential musicians who passed away in 2025, including Brian Wilson, Ozzy Osbourne, Roberta Flack, Marianne Faithfull, and others, highlighting their contributions to music across various genres and eras.
A potential Broadway strike involving musicians has been averted after AFM Local 802 reached a tentative agreement with the Broadway League on a new three-year contract, which will now be ratified by union members. The deal includes wage increases, healthcare benefits, and job security, preventing a shutdown of Broadway shows.
Broadway's musicians' union reached a tentative labor deal with producers, avoiding a strike that could have shut down nearly two dozen shows, including hits like 'Hamilton' and 'The Lion King.' The agreement includes wage and health benefit increases, and the deal now awaits ratification by union members. This comes amid a strong box office recovery, with the 2024-2025 season earning a record $1.9 billion, highlighting Broadway's economic importance and the unions' leverage in negotiations.
Broadway musicians' union reached a tentative three-year labor agreement with producers, including wage and health benefit increases, preventing a strike that could have shut down 23 shows, amid Broadway's strong financial recovery post-pandemic.
U.S. Senators, including Kirsten Gillibrand, Cory Booker, and Andy Kim, are urging the Broadway League and Local 802 to negotiate in good faith to prevent a potential Broadway musicians' strike, which could significantly impact the theatre industry and local economy. The union's contract expired in August, and negotiations are ongoing, with a strike possible if an agreement isn't reached by October 23. The situation has garnered political and public attention, emphasizing the importance of a fair resolution to avoid widespread disruptions.
Broadway musicians union Local 802 AFM has threatened to strike on October 23 if they do not reach a new contract with the Broadway League, citing issues like wages, healthcare, and job security, which could lead to many shows going dark. The union has authorized a strike with 98% approval, and negotiations are scheduled to continue with potential for broader impact if actors' union also strikes in solidarity.
Broadway musicians and actors are considering strikes due to unresolved contract negotiations, which could disrupt NYC's theater scene despite a record-breaking season, as they seek better wages, healthcare, and job protections amid rising costs and stalled talks.
Broadway musicians, with 98% voting in favor, have authorized a strike amid ongoing contract negotiations with the Broadway League, primarily over healthcare, wages, and job security, with discussions including the possibility of mediation.
Broadway faces a potential strike this fall as unions representing actors, stage managers, and musicians are in contentious contract negotiations with producers, driven by disputes over pay, health care, and working conditions, with the possibility of some shows continuing during a strike.
A study reveals that musicians experience less pain and have more refined brain maps related to hand control, suggesting that musical training can rewire the brain to reduce pain sensitivity and response, highlighting potential for new pain management therapies.
Research suggests that musicians experience less pain and have more refined brain maps related to hand control, likely due to their extensive training, which may provide a buffer against pain and influence how their brains respond to it.
Two Colombian musicians, B-King and DJ Regio Clown, were found dead outside Mexico City after going missing, with authorities suspecting criminal involvement linked to organized crime, amid broader concerns over the impact of the drug war.
Musicians including Sarah McLachlan and Jewel withdrew from a Disney documentary premiere in protest of Disney's role in canceling Jimmy Kimmel's show, citing concerns over free speech and political pressure, leading to a broader boycott movement against Disney-owned channels.
Longtime Utah violinist Donggin Shin was detained by ICE due to visa overstay and a past DUI conviction, sparking support from the local music community and a GoFundMe campaign to cover legal fees. Shin's case highlights ongoing immigration enforcement issues amid a surge in arrests, with other artists also affected.