Minnesota United Performers
We’re organizing to make Minnesota the best place in the world to be a performer.
We envision a state where all of us – including performers – have what we need and more. Where performers across race and class are respected, paid fairly, and resourced to share our art with the world. And where everyone gets a chance to love Minnesota music as much as we do.
We are 500+ performers from across Minnesota, with major hubs in the Twin Cities (Twin Cities United Performers) and Duluth-Superior (Twin Ports United Performers).
The problem
What we’re up against
As performers, we’re told to see our work as a “passion project” or a hobby while AI companies, streaming services, and corporate ticket giants profit from our labor and exploit our communities. It takes resources to put on a great show or record a hit, and Minnesota artists are being left behind.
The strategy
We build community and power among performers.
From our neighborhoods to the Capitol, we run campaigns to win changes that have a real impact on our lives.
We believe
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All workers – artists and performers included – deserve fair pay and respect.
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Art is critical in the fight against authoritarianism because it brings people together and sends a powerful message.
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Public investment is essential for our local music scene and its small businesses – bands, venues, studios and more – to continue to exist.
Our current campaigns
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Priority ActionMinnesota Needs Music
In the era of AI and corporate giants like Live Nation and Spotify reshaping the industry, Minnesota performers are campaigning to win state investments that keep local music alive.
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