Tino Gagliardi is International President of the American Federation of Musicians of the US and Canada, a role he was elected to in 2023 and assumed in August of that year. Before leading the International Federation, Gagliardi had a distinguished tenure as president of AFM Local 802 in New York City, serving from 2010 to 2018 and returning in 2022.

President Gagliardi, an accomplished trumpet player, has performed in New York City’s concert, club date, and recording fields, as well as on Broadway. During his time at Local 802, he was a key negotiator for major contracts involving Broadway productions, the Lincoln Center resident orchestras, and Radio City Music Hall. His influence extended to civic affairs when, in 2015, Mayor Bill de Blasio appointed him to the New York City Cultural Affairs Plan Citizens’ Advisory Committee.

Under his leadership, the AFM has achieved historic contract wins for musicians, including breakthroughs in streaming residuals, establishing critical guardrails against the misuse of AI, and securing wage increases for the musicians who create the soundtracks for film/television productions. His agreements with the Met Opera, New York Philharmonic, NYC Ballet, Broadway League, and many others ensure fair treatment for musicians in those productions. These accomplishments are a testament to President Gagliardi’s unwavering dedication to solidarity and his steadfast commitment to advocating for musicians’ rights.