FMC Presents Panel at Tribeca Film Festival: April 27, 2005
Eyes on the Prize Epitomizes Rights Clearance Controversy
Broadcast Indecency Bill Passes House, on to Senate
Senators Introduce “Local Community Radio Act of 2005” to
expand LPFM
Correction in Bridgeport v Dimension Films Case
In the Newsstream
FMC at SXSW
Looking for Summer Intern in DC
Greetings! In our last newsletter we told you that our fifth annual
Policy Summit had been moved to September 11-13. Well, now we can
finally announce our event plans for April!
------------------------------------------------------- 1. FMC Announces DC Policy Day: April 12, 2005
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On Tuesday, April 12 join us in Washington for a DC Policy Day. This
will be like a one-day version of our Policy Summit, but with a laser-beam
focus on four issues that are emerging in the Courts, Congress and at the
Copyright Office. By bringing together key stakeholders – musicians,
advocates, policymakers, technologists, academics – we will once
again generate a meaningful, well-balanced discussion on the issues that
will impact musicians and the music community in 2005 and beyond.
The Program
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Over the course of the day, experts representing a
wide range of perspectives will discuss and debate four emerging policy
issues:
Digital Audio Broadcasting and the Future of Radio
Low Power FM and Community Voices
Health Insurance and Musicians
Copyright in the Courts and Congress
…all with a focus squarely on their impact on musicians, performers,
songwriters, and citizens. For detailed descriptions of the panels and
a day schedule.
FCC Commissioner Jonathan Adelstein
Claudia Bach, AdvisArts Consulting
Ann Chaitovitz, National Director of Sound
Recordings, AFTRA
Jeffrey Cunard, Partner, Debevoise & Plimpton, LLP
Jim Griffin, CEO, Cherry
Lane Digital
Peter Jenner, manager and Secretary General, Intl Music Managers’ Forum
Alex
Maiolo, Lee-Moore Insurance
Margot Nassau, Royalties and Licensing Manager,
Smithsonian Folkways
Hannah Sassaman, Prometheus Radio Project
Jule Sigall, Associate Register for
Policy & International Affairs,
US Copyright Office
John Simson, Executive Director, SoundExchange
Gigi Sohn, President, Public
Knowledge
…with many more invites to be confirmed.
Space is limited, so reserve your seat now
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This event is going to be held at the Barbara Jordan
Conference Center, which is on the second floor of the Kaiser Family
Foundation Public Affairs Center at 1330 G Street NW, Washington, DC. This
is just a half-block from the Metro Center subway stop, and easily accessible
by cab. Directions here
Scholarships Available for Working Musicians and Students
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One of the unique aspects of our events is our determination
to involve artists, both as performers and as active policy participants.
We urge all working musicians to join us for this event. Because
of the size of the room, the number of scholarships is limited, so go
here to apply.
Webcasting in the Works
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We are also making arrangements for this to be streamed
in real time over the web and archived on the web for post-event viewing. Stay
tuned for details!
Join Us
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FMC continues to bring the best and brightest people
working in music, law, policy and technology together to discuss the
most critical issues impacting our community and reframe these complicated
questions to benefit musicians and citizens. Don’t
forget to register now
------------------------------------------------------- 2. FMC Presents
Panel at Tribeca Film Festival: April 27, 2005
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FMC is also proud to announce that we are working with the prestigious
Tribeca Film Festival to produce a panel on the connection between film
and music.
This is the fourth annual Tribeca Film Festival, co-founded by Robert
De Niro, Jane Rosenthal and Craig Hatkoff. Last year’s Festival
included over 250 films from 42 countries, as well as panel discussions,
filmmaker events, gala premieres of major studio releases, the Family
Festival, a music concert at Battery Park, and many other highlights.
Our panel will discuss the issues at the intersection of music and film. Immediately
following the panel there will be an ASCAP Songwriter’s Café in
the lower level of the Knitting Factory.
Please plan on joining us in New York City for this special event!
Wednesday, April 27, 2005
1:00 PM
Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard Street, New York City
... but we will also post details about this event as it develops
on our website. More info to follow!
------------------------------------------------------- 3. Eyes on the Prize Epitomizes Rights Clearance Controversy
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In December, American University professors Pat Aufderheide and Peter
Jaszi released “Untold Stories: Creative Consequences of the Rights
Clearance Culture for Documentary Filmmakers.” The study explores
the problems that documentary filmmakers face in getting and controlling
rights for the copyrighted works used in their films and the consequences
for cultural creativity.
The report includes excerpts from interviews with dozens of documentary
filmmakers in which the filmmakers explain the myriad problems associated
with clearing the rights for sound clips, video, songs, and TV footage
used in their films. In some cases, the cost of licensing a clip
of music – even the smallest snippet – can be thousands of
dollars. The filmmakers note that the cost of licensing can consume
a vast majority of their film’s budget and hours of time, but that
without the proper clearances, distributors or cable/TV networks will
not pick up the film.
The report also articulates the longer-term problems with rights clearance. For
example, Eyes on the Prize is an award-winning documentary series
on the Civil Rights Movement. The documentary has been commercially
unavailable for the past 10 years because many of the licenses that were
acquired in the mid-1980s have now expired. There is a scene where
a group of people sings Happy Birthday to Martin Luther King,
Jr. Happy Birthday is under copyright and the owners demand licensing
fees for its use in any film. Originally Eyes
on the Prize secured
a short-term license for use of that song, but that, along with other
sample licenses, has expired.
Since the release of this report and the subsequent focus on the purgatory
status of Eyes on the Prize, this licensing issue has taken on
a new, higher profile. Downhill Battle created a civil disobedience
campaign called “Eyes on the Screen” that encouraged folks
to download a bittorrent version of the documentary and watch it during
Black History Month. However, their action was protested quickly
by Blackside Productions, the documentary’s production company,
which argued that they had no “fair use” claim to distributing
the film in such a way. Despite this, some in the civil rights
movement have supported Downhill Battle’s efforts. Lawrence Guyot,
former leader of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party said: "I
would call upon everyone who has access to 'Eyes on the Prize' to openly
violate any and all laws regarding its showing."
While this particular legal battle continues, so do ongoing questions
about how to balance the needs of a creative community – filmmakers,
documentarians – against the rights of creators to control the
use of and generate revenues from their works. “Untold Stories” suggests
that facilitating the clearance process would reduce costs and encourage
creative works, as well as creating a way for filmmakers to share “best
practices” on these issues. The report also urges a remedy
to dealing with “orphan works” – older photos, music,
historic advertising art whose ownership is unknown, something that the
US Copyright Office has on its radar right now. This is an eye-opening
report that is worth reading to understand the complex nature of the
licensing process that permeates the film, TV and music industries.
Putting Eyeballs on Copyright Law
Veterans of the civil rights movement
convene with copyright reform activists for a screening of Eyes on the
Prize. Those gathered say corporations that control copyrights should
not control the dissemination of history. Katie Dean, Wired, February
10, 2005
Copyrights Keep TV Shows off DVD WKRP in Cincinnati rocked America's TV screens when it was on the air,
but it will probably never be released on DVD because of prohibitive
music-licensing fees. It's not alone. By Katie Dean, Wired News, March 1,
2005
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to Senate
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On February 16, 2005, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed
legislation that sharply raises fines on TV and radio stations and entertainers
who violate decency limits on air. Until now, the penalty had been $32,000
for a station and $11,000 for a performer. That has now been lifted to
$500,000 for the station and the performer.
In good news for artists, at the urging of AFTRA, AFM and other recording
artist groups, language was added to the House bill to create fairer
standards for fines against performers. It requires the FCC to hand out
a fine only if a performer “willingly” and “intentionally” utters
indecent or profane language. The FCC is also to take into account
the “financial impact” on a performer who is fined and their
ability to pay.
While this does not water down the size of the fines or diminish the
chilling effect that this legislation will have on speech in general,
the recent amendments at least protect musicians and other performers
from fines that might have resulted in, say, a song with an expletive
being played on a radio station – something that the recording
artist would have no control over. It also recognizes that performers – the
vast majority of them, in fact – would not be able to pay a $500,000
fine, and that the FCC must take ability to pay into consideration.
Now a similar indecency bill has been introduced in the Senate, but
unlike the House version, the Senate version of the bill does not contain
the fines on performers provision.
On March 9, FMC sent a letter to key Senators expressing our concerns
about S. 193, the Broadcast Decency
Enforcement Act of 2005. The
letter articulates our belief that there are serious unintended consequences
to this legislation which may be borne particularly hard by non-commercial
broadcasters and performers. Individual performers who have no control
over the broadcast airwaves may be fined for programming actions out
of their control. Non-commercial stations may self-censor and not air
important political or controversial topics for fear of fines. Entire
genres of music may be boycotted for fear of being labeled indecent. We
also urged the Senate to not impose fines on performers.
House Approves Modified Indecency Bill In an overwhelming bipartisan show of support for tougher indecency
fine penalties, the House of Representatives passed a modified Broadcast
Decency Enforcement Act, H.R. 310, by a vote of 389 to 38. By Bill Holland,
Billboard.com, February 16, 2005
------------------------------------------------------- 5. Senators Introduce “Local Community Radio Act of 2005” to
expand LPFM
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As reported in the last newsletter, on February 8 the FCC hosted a panel
discussion on the status of Low Power FM where current LPFM licensees
spoke about the successes and challenges they’ve faced with their
stations.
In conjunction with this 5th anniversary of LPFM, Senators McCain, Leahy,
and Cantwell introduced the Local Community Radio Act of 2005 – legislation
to expand the service into more populated and urban areas.
FMC supports the passage of the Local Community Radio Act. The
expansion of LPFM would assist in bringing localism, diversity, and competition
back to the public airwaves. As we look towards transitioning to digital
audio broadcasting, it is important to stress the value of LPFM.
Low Power Movement Makes Waves Sens. McCain, Maria Cantwell and Patrick Leahy introduce the Local
Community Radio Act, which would abolish the Congressionally-mandated third-adjacent
channel protection full-power radio broadcasters currently have against
low power FMs. Rick Karr, NPR, February 9, 2005
McCain Introduces Low Power FM Legislation On the fifth anniversary of a Federal Communications Commission rulemaking
that authorized the creation of the Low Power FM radio service, a trio
of senators introduced a bill that would enable the FCC to license scores
more LPFM stations by eliminating third adjacent channel protections. By Paul Heine, Billboard Radio Monitor, February 8, 2005
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re: Bridgeport v Dimension Films Case
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In the last newsletter
we talked about Bridgeport v Dimension Films, the case in the Sixth Circuit
Court of Appeals regarding de minimis sampling. A
note from Marjorie Heins from the Free Expression Policy Project corrected
us on the status of the case. It has not been appealed to
the Supreme Court as we wrote; the January 20 amicus brief filed by the
Brennan Center for Justice and Electronic Frontier Foundation urges the
court to reverse their original ruling and reinstate the de minimis rule.
The Brennan/EFF brief argues that the de minimis rule is a longstanding
and essential component of all copyright law, including sound
recordings. The rule allows artists to sample small amounts from
earlier work to produce new creations.
The brief responds to a lawsuit brought by Bridgeport Music and other
owners of the song “Get off Your Ass and Jam.” A chord
of that song was sampled in the track “100 Miles and Runnin.” A
federal district court judge found the borrowing of this chord to be de
minimis and not in violation of copyright law. A three-judge
panel of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the decision. However,
after receiving a petition for rehearing, the judges agreed to reconsider. The
Brennan Center/EFF brief urges them to reverse their original ruling
and reinstate the de minimis rule.
GROKSTER CASE MGM v Grokster will be argued at the Supreme Court
on March 29. A copy of the musicians’ amicus brief and all others
are available on
EFF’s
website .
Unions Decrying Illegal Downloads Asking High Court for Relief “Unauthorized free copying and distribution of copyrighted sound
recordings and films on the Internet directly harm...creative artists,” the
nation's entertainment unions have told the U.S. Supreme Court. By Roger
Armbrust, Backstage.com, February 10, 2005
COPYRIGHT
RIAA: Mass DAB Copying Is Unfair Use Abstract: The Recording Industry Association of America told the FCC
that it needed to adopt copy-protection measures for digital-audio broadcasting. By
John Eggerton -- Broadcasting & Cable, February 11, 2005
Expert Advice: The US Copyright Office's Rob Kasunic on Internet
Law In the digital environment, where massive infringement is so
easy to accomplish with the click of a mouse, enforcement alone
is seldom enough to reassure creators." By Blane Warrene, TechNewsWorld,
February 8, 2005
NEW BUSINESS MODELS
Downloading: The Next Generation […] "In digital there is a 'long tail' of tracks that will
sell," Sony's Hesse said. "There is a great opportunity here
to go even deeper in the catalog. People will actually find this stuff." Added
EMI's Cohen, "The whole promise of this unlimited digital shelf
is playing itself out." […] By David McGuire, Washington Post,
February 28, 2005
Web Only Album Wins Grammy Jazz composer Maria Schneider took
home a Grammy on Sunday for her album "Concert
in the Garden," without selling a single copy in a record store. By
Reuters, February 13, 2005
Artist Earnings and Copyright: A Review of British and German Music
Industry Data in the Context of Digital Technology Digital technologies
are often said (1) to enable a qualitatively new engagement with already
existing cultural materials (for example through sampling and adaptation);
and, (2) to offer a new disintermediated distribution channel to the
creator. A review of secondary data on music artists’ earnings
and interviews with artists indicate that both ambitions have remained
largely unfulfilled. The article discusses to what extent the structure
of copyright law is to blame, and sets out a research agenda. By Martin
Kretschmer, First Monday, Issue 10.1
MP3Tunes Shuns Digital Rights Management MP3tunes.com introduced its digital music service on Wednesday, offering
300,000 songs at 88 cents each from mostly independent and unsigned artists. By
Matt Hines, CNET.com, February 9, 2005
RADIO
Start-ups blur lines between radio, music swapping Imagine iTunes' sharing functions available across the public Internet.
Net radio's resurgence pushes technological--and legal--boundaries. CNET,
March 4, 2005
Public Radio Turns Off The Music Public radio stations in Washington and other cities are dropping classical
music from their lineups, replacing it with news and talk shows, especially
the increasingly popular offerings from National Public Radio. By Chris Baker, Washington Times, February 26, 2005
The Resurrection of Indie Radio FM never sounded so freaking good.
How the coming digital boom – and Big Radio's bottom line --
is driving the new golden age of multichannel, microniche broadcasting. By Charles C. Mann from Wired magazine, February 2005
How to Be an IPod Radio Star He's gone from MTV to MP3, and now he's leading a grass-roots rebellion
called podcasting. Why amateurs may soon rule the airwaves (begin download
now). By Annalee Newitz from Wired magazine, February 2005
Future of Radio Is Downloadable A new station in Berlin is attempting to redefine music broadcasting
for the interconnected internet age. The key will be MP3s and cell phones,
not the old-fashioned radio. By Jason Walsh, Wired, February 15, 2005
The Hot 100 Is Going Digital For the first time, Billboard magazine will include songs sold by download
in its weekly calculation of the nation's top hits. The change reflects
the booming popularity of digital music players like Apple's iPod, which
has accounted for dramatic increases in download sales. By David Bauder,
Salon.com, February 11, 2005
Eliot Spitzer’s Payola Investigation Hits Clear Channel, Entercom,
and Infinity Eliot Spitzer has taken his payola investigation to the
next level as radio giants Clear Channel, Entercom and Infinity have
received subpoenas in the New York State Attorney General's ongoing payola
probe into the music industry's promotion practices. FMBQ, February
18, 2005
------------------------------------------------------- 8. FMC at SXSW -------------------------------------------------------
For those who will be in Austin, TX sometime in the next two weeks for
South by Southwest, FMC’ s Jenny Toomey and Michael Bracy are both
speaking on panels. We’d love to see you!
Jenny is moderating the Artists’ Give Advice Panel, with Robyn
Hitchcock, Nona Hendryx, Mary Lou Lord, Jon Langford and Todd Snider Friday,
March 18 at 3:30 PM
And news about a cool new feature at this year’s SXSW:
SXSW's Torrent of Free Tunes The South by Southwest music festival is embracing file sharing and
iPods big time. It's offering more than 750 free MP3s on BitTorrent in
an iPod-friendly format. By Katie Dean, Wired, March 8, 2005
------------------------------------------------------- 9. Summer Internship
in DC available
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Hello! FMC is offering an unpaid internship in DC for the summer
of 2005. This internship is a great opportunity to learn about the issues
at intersection of music, technology, law, and policy. We would
love someone with practical computer wizardry skills. Please email wendy@futureofmusic.org with
a resume if you’re interested.
------------------------------------------------------- 10. How are we doing? -------------------------------------------------------
You can always send an email to suggestions@futureofmusic.org with your
comments.
Thanks as always,
Jenny Toomey
Michael Bracy
Walter McDonough
Brian Zisk
Kristin Thomson
Peter DiCola
Wendy Harman
Public Enemy Frontman, Production Team and Insiders Discuss Landmark Album On July 17, FMC and Pitchfork Music Festival will host a free discussion about Public Enemy's It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back at Chicago's Cultural Center, featuring Chuck D, members of PE's production team and music media experts.
July 8, 2008 Press release | Event Page
FMC Files Brief to Protect Creative Expression
FMC and the Center for Creative Voices in Media filed a brief at the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, arguing that the FCC's indecency policy has a chilling effect on creativity and expression and deprives the public of access to protected speech.
July 2, 2008 Press release | Indecency amicus brief (PDF)
Wilco, Bright Eyes, Aimee Mann & more "Rock the Net" on Compilation CD
Thirsty Ear Recordings to release album on July 29 to benefit FMC's "Rock the Net" campaign for net neutrality.
June 2, 2008 Press release | Rock the Net
Musicians Get the Hint About Health Insurance
Two Raleigh concerts in memory of musician Drew Glackin; proceeds go to Glackin’s family and Future of Music Coalition’s Health Insurance Navigation Tool
April 10, 2008 Press release FMC's HINT program
New York State Music Education Events Examine Crucial Issues Facing Artists Forums in Rochester (April 28), Syracuse (April 29) and Albany (April 30) to focus on music, media, technology and policy issues for songwriters, composers and performers from all genres.
March 25, 2008 Event details | RSVP
Pop Rockers OK Go "Tour" Congress in Support of Net Neutrality
Damian Kulash and Andy Ross discuss the importance of open Internet structures to musicians; Kulash testifies before House Judiciary Committee.
March 13, 2008 Press release
Spoken testimony
Written testimony
Rock the Net
New York State Music Education Events Examine Crucial Issues Facing Artists Kick-off forum in Buffalo on April 2 to focus on music, media, technology and policy issues for songwriters, composers and performers from all genres. March 7, 2008 | Event details
Philly Bands Rocking for Net Neutrality February 23 Sugar Town show at Tritone in Philadelphia will showcase lady rockers and DJs, as well as musicians' support for net neutrality. February 15, 2008
OK Go and Bonerama Rocked DC for New Orleans Musicians Bands also champion FMC's "Rock the Net" campaign for net neutrality February 2 benefit show at DC's 9:30 Club raised over $8,000 for New Orleans musicians. Bands played cuts off their new benefit EP, You're Not Alone, available on iTunes on February 5. February 4, 2008
Upcoming Washington, DC show and benefit EP from OK Go & Bonerama
On February 2, OK Go and Bonerama will play a benefit at D.C.'s 9:30 Club in support of You're Not Alone - an EP to support Sweet Home New Orleans and Al "Carnival Time" Johnson. January 21, 2008
Successful New Orleans Concerts Aid Big Easy Musicians
Last week, two benefit concerts raised over $6,000 for Sweet Home New Orleans - a coalition of non-profit organizations that helps find affordable housing and provides rental assistance for the city's musicians - and Big Easy music legend Al "Carnival Time" Johnson.
January 15, 2008 Press release | Event details
Ann Chaitovitz Appointed
FMC's New Executive Director A proven leader in musician and public policy issues, Chaitovitz replaces founding Executive Director Jenny Toomey January 3, 2008
Concerts for New Orleans Musicians Bring Artists Together Two New Orleans shows and upcoming benefit CD from OK Go and Bonerama January 2, 2008
FMC's Jenny Toomey Appointed Program Officer for Ford Foundation
Kristin Thomson to Serve as FMC’s Interim Executive Director Michael Bracy to Chair FMC Board of Directors November 26, 2007
Seattle "Rocked the Net" Rep. Jay Inslee advocated network neutrality;
joined by rocker Matt Nathanson, Reclaim the Media, FMC and local music business representatives October 31, 2007
Rock the Net: Campaign for Net Neutrality Rocks Seattle
Teleconference with Rep Jay Inslee on Tuesday, Oct 30. Matt Nathanson performs at Seattle’s Crocodile Café on Tuesday, Oct. 30 October 26, 2007
Future of Music Policy Summit to Tackle Critical Issues at the Intersection of Music, Law, Technology and Policy Sen. Byron Dorgan and Sen. Ron Wyden to Deliver Keynote Addresses
Mac McCaughan, Bob Mould, Marybeth Peters of the U.S. Copyright Office and More Than 90 Other Panelists Confirmed. September 10, 2007 Summit home page Press Credentialing
AT&T's muting of bands points toward a pattern of silencing political speech Content monitor did not edit out 20 instances of curse words during Pearl Jam webcast, despite AT&T claim it hires monitors to block "excessive profanity". August 13, 2007
Top musicians, lawyers, technologists confirmed for FMC's 7th annual Policy Summit August 13, 2007 Press Release Summit home page Press Credentialing
FMC Statement on AT&T Silencing Pearl Jam's lyrics during Lollapalooza webcast August 9, 2007
FMC Statement on Federal Trade Commission Report on Net Neutrality June 29, 2007
FMC files testimony with House Small Business Committee on CRB Webcasting Rates June 27, 2007 Press Release | Testimony
Clear Channel strips local, independent artists of digital performance royalties
FMC has discovered that Clear Channel's online application for local and independent artists to submit their music for airplay on each of its stations requires the artist to approve a licensing agreement that does away with their digital performance right. June 22, 2007
Low Power Radio Gets New Push in Congress
Congress introduces bills to create hundreds of new low power FM radio stations to cities and suburbs across the country. June 22, 2007
FMC Announces Dates for 7th annual Policy Summit
September 17-18, 2007
GWU Betts Theatre, Washington, DC June 11, 2007
FMC Organizes "Musicians Bringing Musicians Home II"
A Benefit Concert on May 27 at New Orleans' Tipitina's for Sweet Home New Orleans featuring: Indigo Girls, Damian Kulash of OK Go, Jim James of My Morning Jacket, Matt Nathanson, Pamela Z...and special guests
May 23, 2007 Press Release | Details
Congressman Mike Doyle to address conference on music, law and technology
May 2 event will bring together leading experts from worlds of music, law, technology and policy. April 25, 2007
A2IM Endorses Rock the Net Campaign
American Association of Independent Music urges its label members to join the campaign for network neutrality. April 17, 2007
Music Mashes with Policy at upcoming Technology and IP Policy Day
May 2 event will bring together leading experts from worlds of music, law, technology and policy. April 16, 2007
FMC Applauds FCC's Payola Settlement
Payola agreement by FCC and big broadcast chains represents a major - but tentative - step toward once again opening the nation's airwaves to local music and voices. April 13, 2007
Rep. Edward Markey, Ted Leo kick off "Rock the Net"
Nearly 150 artists and labels have already signed onto campaign for net neutrality
March 27, 2007 Press Release | Rock the Net
Major Artists To Join Launch of Rock the Net Campaign for Net Neutrality March 23, 2007
FMC Statement on FCC's "Rules of Engagement" On Payola March 5, 2007
FMC Files Reply Comments in FCC Media Ownership Proceeding January 16, 2007
FMC Statement on FCC Payola Settlement
FMC's statement on FCC's reported consent decree with the broadcast industry in regards to payola. January 16, 2007
Radio Station Ownership Consolidation Shown to Harm Musicians and the Public
FMC study shows that the rapid consolidation of the commercial radio industry that followed the Telecommunications Act of 1996 has led to a loss of localism, less competition, fewer viewpoints and less diversity in radio programming in media markets across the country.
December 13, 2006 Press release Report details
FMC Organizes Musicians Bringing Musicians Home Benefit concert at New Orleans' Tipitina's on November 6th featuring Steve Earle, Mike Mills, Allison Moorer, Tom Morello, Boots Riley, Corin Tucker and special guests.
October 23, 2006 Read press release Read press coverage
Job
Losses Associated with Radio Consolidation Undermine Localism and Diversity FMC, Newspaper Guild and Consumers Union urge FCC to take employment effects
of their policies into account during upcoming review of media ownership rules August 9, 2006
FMC Releases Research on Employment and Wage Effects of Radio Consolidaton August 9, 2006
FMC on Preserving the Dynamism of the Internet Opinion Piece on ABC News June 29, 2006
FMC Statement on Senate Commerce Committee Vote in Support of LPFM June 28, 2006
FMC Statement on FCC Media Ownership Proceeding June 21, 2006
Indie-rock revolution, fueled by net neutrality Op-ed by FMC's Jenny Toomey and Michael Bracy June 13, 2006
Pearl Jam Donation To Help Musicians Help Themselves Proceeds From Washington, DC Appearance to be Donated to FMC Artist Research
Council May 25, 2006 Press Release
FMC signs on letter to preserve net neutrality May 17, 2006
FMC Announces Dates for Sixth Annual Future of Music Policy Summit
October 5-7, 2006 Media Advisory May 15, 2006
FMC Statement on Release of Feingold's Radio and Concert Disclosure
and Competition Act of 2005 November 18, 2005
FMC Sends Letter to Senate Commerce Committee in Support of a
Public Performance Right for Sound Recordings October 19, 2005
Top Names in Music, Law, Technology and Policy Return to Debate Critical
Issues at Fifth Annual Future of Music Policy Summit
September 6, 2005 Media Advisory | Policy
Summit home page
FMC Announces Health Insurance Navigation Tool
August 9, 2005 HINT Home Page
FMC Press Release: Music Mashes with Policy at DC Policy Day April 8, 2005
FMC's Michael Bracy Testifies in front
of House Judiciary Committee on "Digital Music Interoperability" April 6, 2005
FMC files comments at US Copyright Office on "Orphan
Works"
Comments also ask Copyright
Office to consider status of out-of-print recordings March 25, 2005
FMC Sends Letter to Senate Stating Concerns about S 193, Broadcast Decency Enforcement
Act March
10, 2005
FMC and artist groups file joint reply comments at FCC on localism in broadcasting,
MB Docket 04-233
January
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