Now that the 10th Anniversary Future of Music Policy Summit has wrapped up (it was AWESOME; video archives soon!), we’re on to the next exciting thing. We’re talking about the CMJ Music Festival which takes place NYC on October 19-23.

FMC is leading the charge with two panels, both on Thursday, October 21. Here’s the skinny:

Controlling the Pipeline: Net Neutrality and Access

Whether you’re a DIY dynamo or major label monarch, net neutrality (the principle behind the open internet) is now your concern. Some claim that it complicates efforts to combat unauthorized filesharing; others say the benefits of a level techno-playing field are far more important. Either way, the decisions of policymakers will ultimately shape how musicians, labels and fans interact online.

NYU Kimmel Center, 4th floor, room 405
60 Washington Square S
New York, NY
11:00am - 12:30pm

Panelists:
Charles Bissell, Musician, The Wrens
Peter Gordon, Owner, Thirsty Ear Records
James Losey, Program Associate, Open Technology Initiative, New America Foundation
Paul Molloy, Political Director, American Federation of Musicians
Amaechi Uzoigwe, Partner, Definitive Jux/Official.fm
Casey Rae-Hunter, Communications Director & Policy Strategist, Future of Music Coalition (moderator)

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Music/Policy Wheel of Fortune

Copyright reform. Payola. Record labels taking equity stakes in new businesses. High-flying mergers in the live show and ticketing world. Who knew that being part of the music industry would involve so many discussions about law and policy? And how do some decisions made in the halls of Congress or hallowed legal chambers have such a huge bearing on the shape of the future of music? FMC and some of the brightest minds in the emerging digital music space as we *literally* spin the Policy Wheel of Fortune and discuss twelve hot topics at the intersection of music, law, technology and policy.

NYU Kimmel Center, 4th Floor, Room 406
60 Washington Square S
New York, NY
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Panelists:
Ann Chaitovitz, Consultant, Ann Chaitovitz Consulting
Jean Cook, Director of Programs, Future of Music Coalition
Dick Huey, Founder, Toolshed
Shane Wagman, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University
Kristin Thomson, Education Director, Future of Music Coalition (moderator)

Come and see us act all smart yet again!