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| SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 | ||
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7:00 – 9:00 PM |
Pho Dinner Make sure you get in town early enough to kick off the Policy Summit at a special Pho dinner the night before! Our Pho dinners at Nam Viet set the stage for an incredibly friendly event, so join us again for delicious soup and a debate warm up. NAM VIET It's a short walk from the Clarendon Metro stop (orange line), just off Wilson Blvd. |
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| MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 | |||
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9:45 AM- |
Betts Theatre | State of the Union
For the seventh consecutive Summit, FMC brings together leaders from music, law, technology and policy for a top-level discussion about the state of the music industry. How are copyright holders embracing new technologies? What is the status of the DRM arguments and licensing negotiations? And most importantly, how are artists and creators impacted by these changes? David Bither Senior Vice President, Nonesuch Records Rosemary Carroll Esq. Partner, Carroll, Guido & Groffman Jim Griffin Chief Executive Officer, Onehouse Mac McCaughan Musician and Co-owner, Merge Records Bob Mould Artist, . Ralph Simon Chairman Emeritus & Founder, Mobile Entertainment Forum Americas , Mobilium Group & The MEF |
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11:15 AM- |
Room 301 | Creative License: how does the sample license clearance process work?
Popularized by the hip-hop movement of the 1980s and 1990s, sampling is the latest manifestation of a rich musical tradition -- one particularly prevalent in jazz, bluegrass, and blues -- where artists have borrowed from, referenced, riffed off of, or ripped off artists of the past. But sampling as we know it today represents a different form of borrowing, a more literal appropriation made easier through digital technologies. This leads to bigger questions about sampling, copyright, compensation, licensing, and creativity. This session will cover the pros and cons of the existing sample license clearance process, and whether it's possible to maximize compensation for artists while also encouraging creativity. Whitney Broussard Owner, Whitney Broussard Consulting E. Michael Harrington Professor Of Entertainment & Music Business, Belmont University Peter Jaszi Professor of Law , Washington College of Law Lady Miss Kier singer/songwriter/producer, Dee-lish Publishing/Deee-lite Kembrew McLeod Assistant Professor, University of Iowa |
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11:15 AM- |
Betts Theatre | The Hill was Alive with the Sound of Music: a policymaker roundtable
Webcasting rates. Copyright clauses. DRM technologies. Broadband policy. Today's policymakers are dealing with everything from farm subsidies to NASA spending, and it's up to their staff to keep them on top of these complicated issues. Join top congressional and FCC staffers for a discussion about the impact of policy decisions confronting the music industry. Michael Bracy Policy Director/Co-founder, Future of Music Coalition Rudy Brioche Legal Advisor, Federal Communications Commission Aaron Cooper Counsel, Senate Judiciary Committee Kenneth DeGraff Senior Policy Advisor, Vice-Chairman Mike Doyle Jessica Rosenworcel Senior Communications Counsel, Senate Commerce Committee J. Michael Schmidt Legislative Assistant, Office of Senator Feingold |
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12:30 PM- |
0 | lunch break
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12:45 PM- |
Room 301 | Change that Tune: will the FCC settlement mean radio airplay for independent labels' artists?
This panel will talk about the range of issues facing independent labels and their artists: performance royalties, market share, and the effect of the payola settlement on airplay. Now that the rules are in place, how are they being implemented and enforced? And what does the settlement mean for musicians, citizens, and radio in general? Richard Bengloff President, American Association of Independent Music Michael Bracy Policy Director/Co-founder, Future of Music Coaltion Peter Gordon President, Thirsty Ear Portia Sabin President, Kill Rock Stars |
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2:00 PM- |
Betts Theatre | Keynote by Senator Byron Dorgan (D-ND)
Senator Dorgan is chairman of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee and a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. |
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2:30 PM- |
Betts Theatre | Special Conversation with Marybeth Peters, Register, US Copyright Office
Ann Chaitovitz Attorney-Advisor, USPTO Marybeth Peters Register of the U.S. Copyrights, U.S. Copyright Office |
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3:15 PM- |
Room 301 | Music License One Stop Shopping: impossible dream or emerging reality?
How are the existing licensing schemes in the EU, Canada and the US affecting the development of digital music stores/subscription services, and which models seem to be emerging as the most mutually beneficial for licensors and licensees? Eric Baptiste Director General, CISAC David Basskin President, Canadian Music Reproduction Rights Agency Sarah Faulder Public Affairs Director, MCPS-PRS Alliance Jonathan Potter Executive Director, Digital Media Association Tim Quirk Vice President of Music Programming, Rhapsody |
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3:15 PM- |
Betts Theatre | Performance Right: who gets paid when songs are played on the radio?
When you hear a song on the radio, the songwriter and publisher are paid a royalty, but the performer is not. Recently, a coalition of advocacy groups and artists has organized to lobby Congress to enact a public performance right for sound recordings, but broadcasters have put up a strong fight, calling it a "performance tax" on radio. Panelists will discuss the role of radio, performance rights on terrestrial and digital platforms, reporting requirements, and the status of congressional action on the issue. John P. Kellogg Assistant Chair Music Business/Management, Berklee College of Music Walter McDonough General Counsel, Future of Music Coalition Sean Murphy Treasurer, Princeton Broadcasting Service / WPRB-FM Patricia Polach AFM Associate General Counsel, Bredhoff & Kaiser, PLLC John Simson Executive Director, Sound Exchange Gigi Sohn President, Public Knowledge |
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4:45 PM- |
Betts Theatre | Leveling the Playing Field: how does broadband policy affect musicians?
Congress and the FCC are currently working a series of initiatives designed to revise the telecommunications regulatory framework, with everything from spectrum reform, to broadband deployment, to network neutrality on the table. How will proposed revisions impact musicians, citizens and technologists? How does broadband policy intersect with concerns about protecting intellectual property? What would a pro-musician Telecom Act look like? Charles Bissell Musician, The Wrens Scott Cleland Chairman, NetCompetition.org Peter Gordon President, Thirsty Ear Jason Oxman Vice President, Communications, Consumer Electronics Association Ben Scott Policy Director, Free Press Kristin Thomson Deputy Director, Future of Music Coalition Tim Wu Professor, Columbia Law School |
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| TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 | |||
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9:00 AM- |
Betts Theatre | Keynote by Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR)
Senator Wyden has served over 20 years in the United States Congress as a strong advocate for consumer rights and telecommunications issues. |
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9:45 AM- |
Betts Theatre | Let's Get Physical: the state of retail in the digital age
Despite all the focus on digital distribution, physical CDs and LPs are still the dominant form of music sales. But that doesnt mean that the retail sector isnt experiencing tremendous change of its own. Join us for a panel that covers topics such as wholesale price points, to the impact of "digital only" releases on the terrestrial retail sector, to new bundling packages like CD with coupon for digital download, to the deals that are cutting traditional music stores out of the equation altogether. What does the music store of the future look like? Mike Dreese Co-Founder and CEO, Newbury Comics Inc. Josh Madell Co-owner, Other Music Franz Nicolay Musician, The Hold Steady, Anti-Social Music Sean O'Connell President, Music Allies, Inc Tim Quirk Vice President of Music Programming, Rhapsody Michael Selverne Managing Partner, Selverne Mandelbaum & Mintz, LLP |
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9:00 AM- |
Room 301 | Music Meets Media: Social Networking & Blogging
Social networking websites abound, but how do you use them to market your music? What are some new ways to use blogs more creatively? How do you make sure the time you spend is a money-maker and not a time-waster? Corey Denis Vice President, reapandsow Rachel Masters Director of Strategic Relationships, Ning Charlie McEnerney Host + Producer, Well-Rounded Radio Lou Plaia Co-Founder / VP Artist Development, ReverbNation.com Brian Zisk Technologies Director and Founding Board Member, Future of Music Coaltion |
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10:30 AM- |
Room 301 | Music Meets Media: Podcasting
In the age of the ipod, podcasts have replaced radio for many listeners. In this session we'll discuss how to reach the growing legions who are bypassing the airwaves. How can you increase your visibility using your podcast? How do you use the medium creatively to connect with your fans? Jennifer Buzzell VP for Marketing and Communications, Strathmore Corey Denis Vice President, reapandsow Chris MacDonald Founder/President, Indiefeed Networks Steve Savoca International Director, Digital, Domino Recording Co. |
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11:15 AM- |
Betts Theatre | Exploding Niches: how is technology increasing niche music discovery?
As the internet increases the potential to connect emerging artists with potential fans, some niches of music that have been largely relegated to specialty stores or only available via mailorder have achieved new and unexpected levels of commerce and popularity. Musicians from a range of genres will discuss how new technologies have helped them develop their fan bases and build legitimate new musical communities. Jean Cook Outreach Director, Future of Music Coalition Henry Harris President , Spirit Enterprise Inc, Spiritco1.com Ariel Hyatt President, Ariel Publicity & Cyber PR Rachel Segal Artist Relations/Marketing Manager, MusicIP Molly Sheridan Managing Editor, NewMusicBox.org/Producer, Counterstreamradio.org, American Music Center Billy Zero Program Director, XMU, XM Satellite Radio |
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12:30 PM- |
0 | lunch break
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12:00 PM- |
Room 301 | Music Meets Media: DIY Licensing
A well-placed song in an ad, videogame, film or on a popular television show can bring an artist an enormous amount of attention and income. But how does the music get from your hands to prime time? How do the songs get chosen? What resources are available to you? Jonathan Eaton Musician, The Spinto Band Michael Hausman President, Michael Hausman Artist Management Inc. Dick Huey CEO, Toolshed Richard Jankovich Director of A&R and Licensing, Rumblefish Nick Krill Musician, The Spinto Band Chuck Walker Director of Licensing, Muzak |
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2:00 PM- |
Room 301 | Access to Culture Track: Co-Presented with Smithsonian Global Sound
While most of the world focuses on emerging technologies and the next new thing, others are doggedly trying to both preserve -- and improve access to -- our sound recording past. This special afternoon session will cover archiving from a practical level, the legal challenges associated with orphan works, and the efforts to improve access to our musical heritage. |
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2:00 PM- |
Room 301 | Presentation by Daniel Sheehy, Director and Curator, Smithsonian Global Sound
Dr. Sheehy will begin the session with a brief overview of the challenges and opportunities that cultural preservationists, archivists, ethnomusicologists and librarians face in using technology to both preserve musical culture and increase access to the world's musical legacy. Daniel Sheehy Director & Curator, Smithsonian Folkways Recordings |
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2:30 PM- |
Room 301 | Presentation by Peter Alyea, Digital Conversion Specialist, Library of Congress
Peter Alyea, a Digital Conversion Specialist at the Library of Congress, will describe the Library's efforts to preserve and digitize its vast collection of audio recordings. How can technological advancements and automation techniques help to fulfill the goals of archiving and preservation, and what challenges lay ahead as media and playback machines continue to age? Peter Alyea Digital Conversion Specialist, Library of Congress |
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2:00 PM- |
Betts Theatre | Disintermediation 2.0: how technologies are flipping the music business on its head
Representatives from cutting edge technology companies and musicians will discuss the new wave of digital DIY technologies and services that are empowering musicians, removing the middle man, and bringing artists and fans closer together. Paul Anthony CEO, Rumblefish Brian Dear Founder & Chairman, Eventful, Inc. Pinky Gonzales Strategy and Sales Consultant, Echomusic David Harrell musician / blogger, The Layaways / Digital Audio Insider Tim Westergren Founder, Pandora Brian Zisk Technologies Director and Founding Board Member, Future of Music Coaltion |
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3:15 PM- |
Room 301 | Finding Music: dealing with out of print and orphan works
Out of print and orphan works -- copyrighted works whose owners may be impossible to identify and locate -- present a big challenge to archivists, librarians, and creators. How much due diligence do archivists and creators need to do seeking out the correct owners? How can copyright owners protect their rights? Is there a better way to identify ownership to increase both the circulation of musical works and compensation for creators? Mario Bouchard General Counsel, Copyright Board Canada Peter Gutmann Member, Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC Walter McDonough General Counsel, Future of Music Coaltion Oliver Metzger Policy Planning Advisor, U.S. Copyright Office Michael Taft Head of the Archive, American Folklife Center, Library of Congress |
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4:45 PM- |
Room 301 | Finding Music: discovering, cataloging and increasing access to culture
How can we use digital technology to not only preserve music, but also catalog them in a way that facilitates discovery? Panelists will discuss the new ways that institutions are using technologies -- meta-tagging, MP3 stores, streaming radio -- to increase access to our cultural heritage. David Beal President, National Geographic Music & Radio David Freedman General Manager, WWOZ New Orleans Robert Kaye Mayhem & Chaos Coordinator, MusicBrainz Jon Kertzer Senior Music Producer, Zune/Microsoft Atesh Sonneborn Associate Director, Smithsonian Folkways Recordings |
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4:15 PM - |
Betts Theatre | Wireless Media and Super-Portability: what will ubiquitous wifi mean for the music industry?
iPods revolutionized the music industry, making it possible to carry hundreds or thousands of songs in your pocket, but emerging technologies are now promising to serve up your complete personal music library, wirelessly. What will this new level of portability -- or place-shifting -- mean for the consumption of music, and how will it affect artist compensation? Whitney Broussard Owner, Whitney Broussard Consulting Bryan Calhoun Owner and Founder, Label Management Systems Jim Griffin CEO, Onehouse Skip Pizzi Manager, Technical Policy, Microsoft Corp. Patrick Sullivan Principal, RightsFlow |
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6:30 PM- |
Karma | Cocktail Party sponsored by Microsoft
Join us for a fabulous finale cocktail party hosted by Microsoft. Music, food, drinks and a chance to win a Zune player! |
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