We Are All Multimedia Artists

by Mike Montgomery
Nashville Local Co - President

As the co-president of the Nashville Local, it is my honor and privilege to welcome you to your new union, SAG-AFTRA. This historic merger has created a new day and a new way for all performers in every facet of broadcast media. It has put to rest jurisdictional disputes and competing contracts, and left us with a single unified entity that will now cover performers in every corner of a vast and ever-changing media landscape. Performances on television, film, radio, recorded music, music videos, video games and net-based media will now be covered by a single union.

As the entertainment industry evolves, the lines between our job descriptions become increasingly blurred.Singers act, actors sing and dancers are now an integral part in the success of the music industry.Our live performances are now instantly available to millions via the Internet.And while actor, singer, dancer and broadcaster may describe our primary vocations; we are all truly multimedia artists.And, as such, we must embrace a new vision for our collective future.Welcome to SAG - AFTRA, the most powerful union in the history of entertainment.