IGFM Association of Independent Musicians
we listen - we inform - we act
The IGFM is an Austria-wide association of freelance music makers from a wide variety of genres who actively work to improve the situation of all freelance music makers in Austria.
The fee recommendations of the IGFM
What does the IGFM do?
- We are a contact point for independent music makers of all genres
- We provide relevant information
- We are the mouthpiece for all independent music makers in Austria
- We publicly represent the interests of independent music makers vis-à-vis politics and the media
What is the IGFM needed for?
- to improve the current situation in the independent music scene and to address grievances (e.g. fee rates, working conditions, all forms of discrimination,...).
- to make relevant information available in a compact form also for non-German speakers
- to help shape current cultural policy and respond to media coverage
- to raise awareness in politics and society and to promote solidarity in the community
The IGFM addresses itself to:
- all those who work as freelance musicians in Austria, regardless of their original origin
- all those who wish to raise their concerns but remain anonymous
- all independent music makers who want to actively contribute to a (positive) change
IGFM demands:
- Creation of legal and fiscal framework conditions for the profession of "freelance musicians
- Linking public funding for organisers to Fair Pay, Fair Play and Fair Practice
- Social security for freelance musicians
- Cohesion instead of lone wolves! Understand, encourage and support each other!