The Future of Music Coalition wants you to get involved in the critical legal, political and economic issues regarding artists' rights and new technologies in the digital age. Here are some links to more information and ways to take action.
Rock the Net
FMC is dedicated to preserving net neutrality - the principle that protects the open internet. We believe that net neutrality is essential to a legitimate digital music marketplace where all artists - and not just those with major financial backing - can reach potential fans on their own terms. Head to our Rock the Net page to add your voice to the chorus.
FMC Fact Sheets and Articles
Need a primer on those tricky issues at the intersection of music, technology, policy and law? Check out our factsheets to get up to speed and find out how you can get involved.
FMC Blog Stay up-to-the-minute on breaking music-tech-policy news at the official FMC blog, where we look at a range of topics of interest to today's musician.
FMC Newsletter
With so many changes in the musicial landscape, it can be difficult to keep up. FMC's monthly newsletter is a great way to stay on top of the issues that affect you, and learn about FMC events and programs. Read the latest issue, browse the archives and sign up!
Volunteer
Looking to make a difference on the issues that matter to musicians? FMC is a great place to volunteer. Head here to check out volunteer and intern opportunities.
FMC Jobs
FMC is often looking for individuals to help with short or long term projects and campaigns. Head to our Jobs page to see what's on offer.
FMC Events
Check out FMC's Upcoming Events page to learn about what we're putting together, and our Past Events page for links to audio and visual archives.
FMC on YouTube
Check out our YouTube channel for the "best of" FMC events and presentations, including our "Nuggets of Wisdom" series, featuring the brightest minds in the music world.
Social Networking
We want you to be our friend! We want to be your friend! You can follow our every movement at the following social networking sites:
Some Great Sites for News and Info on Music, Technology,
Media and Activism
TECHNOLOGY/POLICY
Politech
Run by journalist Declan McCullagh, Politech is a fantastic moderated
mailing list of politics and technology. Topics include privacy, free
speech, the role of government and corporations, antitrust, and more.
MUSIC and ADVOCACY
Music for
America is a nonprofit organization striving to get young people
involved in the political process. Using music, media, the internet and
live shows, they're reaching out to demonstrate the connection between
culture and politics.
Punkvoter's
goal is to educate, register and mobilize over 500,000 of today's youth
as one voice. They plan to use the 2004 federal election as a way to get
our fans engaged in politics and evolve into a movement that can get involved
locally to affect real change nationally.
Recording
Artists Coalition
The group started by Don Henley, Sheryl Crow and others, the RAC is working
on many legislative issues that impact recording artists.
Artist
Empowerment Coalition
AEC is a non-profit coalition of recording and performing artists as well
as music supporters formed to promote changes in the relationships between
artists and the companies that exploit, market and distribute their creative
work.
