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DMF - DANISH MUSICIANS UNION
Welcome to the Danish Musicians
Union
As a musician or music teacher, you will find that there are many good
reasons for you to join DMF, the Danish Musicians Union.
Standing united results in the bonding of a common spirit, something that has
given many musicians advantages they otherwise would not have had, and
something that has generally given musicians a stronger position on the
market.
And the advantages do not stop there. Many a musician would go on record to
say that the facilities, benefits and special offers DMF provides to its
members would be reason enough to join.
If you would like to hear more about DMF, ask a fellow musician, check our
web-site on www.dmf.dk or contact us by phone, fax or e-mail.
With kind regards and a warm welcome to DMF.
Anders Laursen
Chairman
DMF
Sankt Hans Torv 26, 2200 Copenhagen N
Tel: (+45) 35 240 240 - Fax: (+45) 35 240 250
www.dmf.dk
e-mail: dmf@dmf.dk
LEGAL ADVICE – MEMBER DISCOUNTS –
FINANCIAL SUPPORT- EDUCATIONAL COURSES
Contractual Advice
DMF will provide you with expert advice and counseling prior to signing any
kind of contract or agreement whether it be related to performance,
management, recording etc.
We will also actively assist you with your negotiations.
Tax Assistance
You do not have to wait until you have difficulties with your taxes before
calling us. We cannot do your tax returns for you, but we are always on hand
should you need advice and assistance.
Legal Aid
If you run into problems regarding payment, breach of contract or annulment,
we will assist you with your case. DMF will also cover all costs and expenses
for the cases it represents on behalf of its members.
Members Magazine ''Musikeren''
Musikeren is our free monthly (Danish language) magazine for members
featuring news, interviews, reviews, instrument and equipment tests, wage
scale adjustments, employment vacancies and all other developments within the
profession.
Danish Music Yearbook
Each year DMF publishes the Danish Music Yearbook; a comprehensive directory
containing all contact details incl. names, addresses, phone & fax
numbers, web sites and e-mail addresses of everyone associated with the music
industry. Free for DMF members.
Member Discounts
DMF has a Special-Price Arrangement with the CD producer TOCANO (including
free glass-master for our members), CD Pressing company BCP (caters for small
orders), and the distribution company MisLabel (national distribution to
retailers) which enables DMF members to obtain favorable prices.
DMF also has many agreements with a number of hotels nationwide (e.g.
Scandic) and Europcar (discount car rental) that give our members discounts.
Your DMF membership card also gives you access to discounts in many of the country's
leading instrument stores.
DMF Pocket Calender
Members get a free DMF pocket calendar, which is especially designed for
musicians. It contains details about pay scales, discounts etc. and also
includes important telephone numbers and information about DMF.
Mini Mobile Studios
DMF has several Mobile mini hard disc recording studios that can be borrowed
free of charge by members.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT, EDUCATIONAL COURSES ETC.
Project Grants
You can apply twice yearly to the DMF for financial grants for a variety of
musical projects including further education, travel study, recording, record
releases etc. Special application forms are available from DMF.
Nationwide Courses
High on DMF's list of priorities is further education for musicians and music
teachers. Through our own education department –Artlab- we are able to offer
a wide-ranging curriculum of classes and courses that vary from short 3-hour
classes to further educational courses that can cover anything up to a 6
month period. We are continually developing our offers, that to date include instrumental
and singing courses, music technology, music theory, arrangement,
composition, media studies, career development, performance, economy,
industry knowledge etc. You can request a visit from an instructor (band
doctor), who will come and give expert help in your own rehearsal room. During
periods of unemployment, musicians and artists can take advantage of a
wide-range of full time courses designed specifically for job development. They
include computer studies, media-studies etc. Course titles include
Art&Employment (Job&Kunst), Hit-It and Kickstart. These courses are
held in Copenhagen at the recently completed and ultra modern Artlab
department. (www.artlab.dk)
Music Teachers and Music Schools
DMF can offer members of the teaching sector specific advice on matters
concerning wage levels, assistance in wage and job description negotiations. As
well as general advice concerning your working environment. DMF has two trade
secretaries that specialise in this area. With the introduction of the new wage
system (Ny Løn) to the public sector, salary negotiations have become
especially important for music teachers, as terms of employment in principle
have to be negotiated annually with the local government.
DMF LAWS
Here is an extract of some central points in DMF's laws.
The complete set of laws can be obtained upon request from DMF.
§1: #1: Dansk Musiker Forbund whose head office is situated in Copenhagen, is
a national organisation comprising of musicians, soloists, singers, music
teachers etc.
#2: The union's objectives are:
- To work towards promoting members' social, artistic and economic standing.
- To protect members' creative rights and other common interests.
- To represent members' common interests and initiate co-operation with
related organisations nationally as well as internationally.
- To work at the establishment of local departments where it is deemed
necessary.
#3: The union's objectives (amongst other things) are to be realised by:
- Actively seeking influence in musical and culturally political
developments, nationally and internationally.
- Participation in trade agreements.
- Determining wage scale agreements for different member groups in the
various areas of work.
- Ensuring the members' right and access to education and further education.
- Establishing necessary commercial companies, including distribution of a
members' magazine.
- Advising members in matters of social and economic significance, and
- Offering and making accessible beneficial offers to members regarding
insurance etc.
§3: Acceptance into the union:
#1: To be accepted into the union, it is necessary to be active in at least
one of the areas named in §1#1.
#2: A new member automatically becomes a member of the local area office in
which he/she is residing or working.
§4: Members' rights:
#1: Union members have the right to assist in all circumstances relating to
the members' activities as described in and covered by §1#1.
The right to aid and assistance includes:
- wage scale relations
- contractual relations
- copyright regulations
- benefits and unemployment compensation relations (A-kasse)
- Insurance coverage
- Taxation matters
- Plus any other work related situations.
#2: The union shall furthermore work at securing the following for its
members:
- Reduced or subscription related insurance against accident, death, damage
to instruments and equipment as well as offers of private insurance.
- Affordable and relevant possibilities for education and further education,
and
- Possibilities for advice and counseling with respect to both work-related
areas and non-work related areas.
#3: The unions help to members is to follow the guidelines set by the union
committee; that help be as optimal as possible in relation to a given
situation and the given situation of union resources. The union has the right
to act as it sees fit in any case it accepts to represent and may take part in
negotiation and resolution of case decisions. Requests for assistance in a
given case must be made directly to union head office or through the relevant
local office.
§5: #2: Members are obligated to pay union subscriptions at the rate
set by congress.
#4: A member can under section 5, LEAVE the union with 1 month's notice from
the 1st of a given month. If the union is at conflict, §18: #2: LEAVING can
only occur by the consent of the board.
#5: Members are required at all times to comply with wage scales and
regulations as set by the union, including rules and regulations regarding
copyright, ownership and use of original works. Members are committed to
allow the union to attend to copyright and ownership rights for up to one
year after leaving the union. §19
#6: All forms of employment must be terminated in the form of a written
contract that is acceptable to the rules and regulations set by the union and
local office.
§19: #1: Only the unions head committee can resolve wage scale
negotiations and set a nationally valid tariff system.
#2: The head committee can on behalf of and in members' interests, negotiate
agreements with consumers or groups of consumers who wish to utilise works to
which members have ownership or copyright of and to set criteria for such
use.
DMF APPLICATION FORM
Download application form here ...
INSURANCE
Free insurance coverage for all
members
DMF pays for and provides three essential insurances for all its members.
Group-life Insurance
Group-life insurance and accident insurance covers you 24 hours a day all
over the world. Both insurances cover you until 67 years of age. Group-life
insurance covers you in the event of death (not death by accident), and
compensation of DKK 100,000 will be paid to your next of kin or your heirs.
Accident and Dental Insurance
Compensation will be paid for disability and/or dental damage in the event of
an accident.
Insurance will be paid out on a degree of disability of 5% or over and the
compensation amount is calculated in proportion to the degree of disability.
The insurance amount can be up to a maximum of DKK 250,000.
Dental costs are paid on account.
Liability Insurance
Liability insurance, covers accidental property damage during the course of a
performance or music related work. Should you knock over a Ming vase with
your violin case or accidentally walk into a glass door with your electric
base, then you are covered.
Supplementary Insurances
DMF also offers a large number of other supplementary insurances to its
members. For further details plus brochures please contact the union office.
Amongst the supplementary insurances we would like to draw your attention to
DMF's special instrument insurance that we feel is:
Denmark's best instrument insurance
Instruments and equipment are of course every musician's life-blood, which is
why DMF has ensured especially favorable priced instrument insurance for
members. Members are covered worldwide and in all situations, including
theft. No matter where your equipment is stolen from, be it a dressing room,
vehicle, wardrobe, rehearsal room, or wherever you may keep or use your
instruments, even on stage! Your insurance covers you, without a self-risk
premium!
Call head-office for details.
MEMBERSHIP AND SUBSCRIPTIONS
A-member
A-members must be actively employed musicians and/or music teachers. As an A-member
you are a member of both DMF and the unemployment-compensation organisation
FTF-A, which ensures income during periods of unemployment.
DMF does not have its own unemployment compensation unit but is linked to
FTF-A, as are the Danish Actors Union and the Danish Choral Singers' Union.
As an A-member you are entitled to all of DMF's benefits.
A-membership costs – for details call us on +45 35 240 240
If you are already a member of a similar organisation to the FTF-A, you can
be transferred to the
FTF-A as soon as the music becomes your main source of income.
Joining the union as a qualified student
Upon completion of a musical related curriculum of at least 18 months
duration at a Danish Institute of higher learning, you may apply for
membership as a graduate into the DMF/FTF-A.
FTF-A must receive your application within 14 days of completing your education.
This is a strict deadline, which must absolutely be adhered to with no
leverage for dispensation.
Obtain a special graduate brochure for further details.
Transfers of FTF-A
You can transfer to FTF-A from a similar organisation and still retain your
seniority if you meet the following conditions:
- You must have music-related employment for at least a 10 hours a week for a
continuous 5 week period.
- You must be employed at the time of transfer.
Joining the unemployment compensation organisation FTF-A
You can join the FTF-A as a musician if you meet the following requirements:
- You must reside in Denmark (have a Danish CPR-Number)
- You must be between 18 and 65 years old
- You must document that you earn a wage as a musician.
Contact DMF's A-KasseService for further details and information with
respect to the precise conditions and rules for documentation of work,
unemployment support, payment, transfers etc.
F-members
F-members belong to DMF only. Any musician or music teacher, regardless of income,
may apply and F-members can take full advantage of all DMF offers and
facilities. Membership subscription – call us for details on: +45 35 240 240
U-members
U-members must be under 21 years of age. U-members share all the same rights
as other members, but only pay half the above subscription.
Members of the FTF-A cannot be U-members.
U1-members
U1-members must be enrolled in a musical curriculum. Membership conditions
are the same as a U-member but the U1 status can still be retained until the
completion of your education.
Members of the FTF-A cannot be U1-members.
Monthly subscription - call us for details on: +45 35 240 240
Membership – Local Unions - Member Democracy
DMF is a federation of 33 local unions.
To join, complete and send in the application form in this brochure.
The local union offices hold a General Meeting once a year.
Whilst the federation organisation holds a general congress every four years
with the next meeting scheduled for 2004 in Svendborg.
Local unions elect about 120 congress delegates to take part in the congress,
who then elect the new DMF chairman and vice chairman and 11 board members.
DMF has approximately 6000 members (2001).
REPRESENTATION – WAGE SCALES - TRADE AGREEMENTS
Solid representation for
members
DMF is always at the forefront in representing its members. Members'
interests are promoted and represented in various Danish music related
organisations, rights organisations, promotional bodies and labour
associations including:
- Repræsentantskabet for Statens Musikråd
- ROSA - Danish Rock Samråd
- Danish Jazz Union
- Copydan
- Performex
- Gramex
- Danish Kunstnerråd
- Fællesrådet for Udøvende Kunstnere etc.
- FMM
- FTF-A
- Nordisk Musicians Union
- FIM (international music organisation)
(DMF has close ties to relevant Scandinavian, European and international
organisations.)
DMF is also the main force behind MXP ''Music Export Initiative'' that has
the purpose of promoting Danish artists and music internationally. (www.mxp.dk).
Work Environment
DMF continually monitors and charts the most important elements of the
musicians working environment. Accidents and injury are often the result of
high decibel levels, hazardous installations, transport related duties, wrong
lifting techniques and playing related injuries to the lips, hands etc. Should
you be unfortunate enough to have an accident or receive an injury, DMF will
step in and help represent your case to your employer or public labor
compensation bodies.
Wage Scales and Trade Agreements
DMF is constantly working to improve wages and wage agreements for it
members. The musicians minimum wage or ''tariff''', which is broadly used
within the industry, is the direct result of DMF's wage negotiations, call us
for details on: +45 35 240 240
DMF also has minimum wage agreements with a number of employers throughout
the country including Landsdelsorkestrene, Levende Music i Skolen (LMS),
Danmarks Radio and many theatres.
CONTACT
Dansk Musiker Forbund
Sankt Hans Torv 26
2200 København N
Tel: 35 240 240
Fax: 35 240 250
www.dmf.dk
Telephone and opening hours:
Monday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
A-KasseService
DMF is a member of FTF-A but has its own unemployment counseling
(A-Kasseservice) offices in Copenhagen and Århus to help members claim the
benefits for which they are eligible.
DMF's A-KasseService Centres
Århus, Grenå, Randers and Silkeborg:
DMF's A-Kasseservice centre in Århus
Contact: Esben Bøgh Laursen
Grønnegade 93, 2.
8000 Århus C
Tel: 86 18 45 99
Fax: 86 13 07 78
Office Hours: Monday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesday to Friday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Copenhagen and Other
Departments:
DMF's A-Kasseservice centre in Copenhagen
Contact: Gitte Hansen, Ann Mari Nostrup
Sankt Hans Torv 26
2200 Copenhagen
Tel: 35 240 240
Fax: 35 240 214
Opening Hours: Monday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesday to Friday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
DMF can offer you:
- Contractual advice (Re: recording, publishing, management etc.)
- Legal aid
- Tax advice
- Advice and assistance re: copyright
- Advice on unemployment benefits
- Courses, master classes, further education etc.
- Free members insurance
- Professional instrument insurance
- Reduced premiums on other types of insurance
- Free use of mini hard disc recording studio
- Car hire and hotel discounts
- Discount on CD production at Tocano
- DMF pocket diary
- Danish Music Yearbook – comprehensive music industry directory
- Members magazine ''Musikeren''
- Discount at BCP (Small order CD production)
- Special agreement with MisLabel – distribution company
Dansk Musiker Forbund
Sankt Hans Torv 26, 2200 København N.
Tel. (+45) 35 240 240. Fax. (+45) 35 240 250
dmf@dmf.dk
www.dmf.dk
Telephone and opening hrs:
Monday 10 a.m. -6 p.m., Tuesday to Friday: 10 a.m. -2 p.m.
 
 
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