FMC Presents Two Panels at Tribeca Film Fest: April 27 and 28
DC Policy Day Wrap Up
In the Newsstream
------------------------------------------------------- 1. FMC Hosts Two Stellar Panels at Tribeca Film Festival - SOLD
OUT
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Last week, the fourth annual Tribeca Film Festival kicked off in New York
City. From April 19 to May 1, lower New York City will play host
to 50,000 independent film fans who are taking part in the wide array of
special events, compelling panel discussions and, of course, watching more
than 200 U.S. and international feature, documentary, and short films --
many in their world premieres.
FMC is proud to be working in collaboration with Tribeca Film Festival
to present two panels that address
issues at the intersection of music and film. On Wednesday, April 27 filmmakers, composers and artists
- including critically acclaimed actor/director Tim Robbins and singer/songwriter
Suzanne Vega - will discuss films and soundtracks. On Thursday,
April 28, documentary filmmakers, music producers and artist managers
will talk about the challenges and costs associated with securing the
rights to use copyrighted works in documentaries. Both of these
panels bring stellar panelists to NYC's Knitting Factory for what promises
to be an engaging, multifaceted discussion about issues that impact both
musicians and filmmakers.
We are both pleased and sad to say that, as of Monday,
April 25, tickets for both panels are now SOLD OUT. But hope is
not entirely lost. See below for Tribeca's door sales policies.
Wednesday,
April 27
1:00 - 2:30 PM at Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard Street
NYC
SOUNDTRACKS OF OUR FILMS
A discussion of the effect that music has in movies,
as well as the surprising power of film soundtracks to influence musicians'
careers and the music industry itself. For example, the "O Brother Where
Art Thou" soundtrack has led to a resurgence of interest in bluegrass
and Americana music. The recent "Garden State" soundtrack
still rides on the Billboard charts. Directors, musicians, and
composers will discuss the impact of music in films. Rick Karr Former Cultural Correspondent, NPR News (moderator) Tim Robbins Actor, Director Michael Rohatyn Composer: Ballad of Jack and Rose (2005);
Personal Velocity (2002); Screenwriter: The Ballad of Jack and Rose (2005) Blake
Leyh Sound Designer and Composer for films, musician. Recent projects have
included sound design for Julie Taymor's film Frida and music for HBO's
series THE WIRE. Suzanne Vega acclaimed singer/songwriter with songs on
soundtracks of Pretty in Pink and Dead Man Walking, among others
$20 - ADVANCE TICKETS SOLD OUT
Thursday, April 28
1:00 - 2:30 PM at Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard Street
NYC
COPYRIGHTING CREATIVITY
"Eyes on the Prize," the award-winning 1986 documentary series,
includes a scene of Martin Luther King Jr.'s staff singing to him on
his 39th, and last, birthday in 1968. But because of the copyright on "Happy
Birthday" the scene was almost cut...producers were worried they
couldn't afford to license it. (The film itself is currently unavailable
to a new audience because of expired copyright licenses.) Join us for
a conversation about how the rights and clearance system impacts the
creative process and how we can find ways for musicians and filmmakers
to have both the freedom and compensation to create lasting art. Rick Karr Former Cultural Correspondent, NPR News (moderator) Orlando Bagwell filmmaker and Program Officer, Media, Arts and Culture,
The Ford Foundation Michael Hausman Artist manager and co-founder, United Musicians Richard
B. Heller, Esq. Partner, Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz,
PC Peter Jaszi Professor, American University Washington College
of Law and co-author of "Untold Stories: Creative Consequences
of the Rights Clearance Culture for Documentary Filmmakers". Download
and read this important report! http://www.centerforsocialmedia.org/rock/index.htm Rena
Kosersky Music Supervisor for documentaries Jeff Tuchman Documentary
producer/director/writer, Documania Films
$20 - ADVANCE TICKETS SOLD OUT
Tribeca's Door Only Ticket Sales Policy
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Screenings and panels whose
allotment of advance tickets is no longer available will be listed as "Door
Sales." Door Sales lines
will form approximately 30 minutes prior to scheduled screening or panel
times at the venue. Admission will begin approximately 15 minutes before
program start time based on availability. CASH ONLY - no discounts
apply and admission is not guaranteed. More
Added bonus for Tribeca Film Fest Badge Holders Only
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From April 27-29, Knitting
Factory will also be the location of the ASCAP
Music Lounge, an intimate
and dynamic showcase featuring live performances by emerging and established
artists including John Trudell, Ben Jelen, Damien Rice, Suzanne Vega,
Paul Buchanan, Ivy and more!
------------------------------------------------------- 2. Wrap Up from DC Policy Day
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On April 12, FMC hosted a one-day policy summit in Washington, DC. Over
the course of the day, the folks in attendance witnessed some incredibly
engaging and sometimes contentious discussions about everything from
the quality of commercial radio, to the impact of the Grokster case on
the music industry, to the importance of localism in media. Attendees
also got some advance info about Motorola's iRadio that, according to
Motorola's Dave Ulmer, will let consumers access hundreds of channels
of commercial-free radio and talk and their MP3 collection at home, on
the go or in their car. This led other panelists to wonder aloud
about what technologies like iRadio would mean to satellite radio.
For those who were not in attendance, a few post-event notes:
We videotaped the entire program and are now
working on having each panel/speech posted as a streaming video on archive.org. We'll
let you know about its location as soon as we can.
Adelstein: Court May Overturn "Broadcast Flag"
By Tony Sanders,
Billboard Airplay Monitor, April 12, 2005
Challenge from Satellite May Improve Terrestrial Radio, Panelists Say Communications Daily, April 13, 2005
DIGITAL CONVERGENCE: PANEL: Digital, Satellite Radio; Transforming Music
Distribution Drew Clark, National Journal's Technology Daily, April 12, 2005
'Grokster' Case Could Lead to Active Inducement Standard Washington Internet Daily, April 14, 2005
A consolidated U.S. media market increasingly is susceptible to manipulation,
not only by corporate owners, but by govt. Communications Daily, April 14, 2005
Congresswoman Says Media Concentration Opens Door to Stale Culture,
Big Brother TELEVISION A.M. April 14, 2005
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DIGITAL DITRIBUTION
Exploring the Right to Mix, Share and Burn Coverage of the recent New York Public Library event about file-sharing
featuring Lawrence Lessig and Wilco's Jeff Tweedy. By David Carr, New
York Times, April 9, 2005
Music moguls trumped by Steve Jobs? The dominance of iTunes and iPod has some recording industry leaders
questioning their download deal with Apple. By John Borland, CNET, April
15, 2005
The Real Threat to the Music Download Market
Michael Geist's Law Bytes
column reports that SOCAN, a leading Canadian copyright collective,
recently filed an application that targets all websites that communicate
music to the public. Article also includes general overview of Canadian
licensing and copyright standards. By Michael Geist, Toronto Star, April
18, 2005
And an illuminating Q and A with Ken Ferree in the New York Times
where he admits he's not much of a PBS or NPR kind-of guy New York Times, April 24, 2005
Here's a December 2003 debate on "Media,
Profit and the Public Interest" between FMC's Jenny Toomey, FCC's Ken Ferree, Ben Edwards
from The Economist, and John Nichols from The Nation
ARTISTS
Singer breaking from Net to mainstream Songwriter Geoff Byrd has used the Web to kick-start his music career.
But the rest is still old-fashioned hard work. By John Borland, CNET,
April 22, 2005
FMC Announces Upcoming Events Fall 2008 "What's the Future for Musicians?" seminars in New York and Chicago; Washington, D.C. Policy Day and Policy Summit set for 2009.
August 5, 2008 Press release | Event Page
FMC Commends FCC's Comcast Decision On August 1, the FCC ruled that Comcast violated net neutrality principles; the decision is a positive step in preserving the open internet. August 1, 2008
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
3, 2005 PDF of document
