
Since 2001, FMC has organized five annual Policy Summits in Washington, DC to address the critical issues at the intersection of music, law, technology and policy. This year we’re taking these discussions to the world stage by programming the 6th annual Future of Music Policy Summit at McGill University’s Schulich School of Music in Montreal, Canada, in collaboration with the Pop Montreal International Music Fest. Over the course of three days, through keynotes, special conversations and 24 panels and workshops, we will focus on the critical issues that are affecting musicians and music communities as production, promotion and sales increasingly move to a global digital platform.
Join us for conversations about international copyright issues, new revenue streams, digital rights management, and how orchestras are navigating change. Learn how musicians are dealing with new marketing and licensing options. Attend special sessions on audio fidelity, archiving and preservation, international touring/visas, and sampling/remixing.
Recently confirmed: DAVID BYRNE!
STELLAR PANELISTS
Panelist and speaker outreach is in full swing. We recently confirmed a special conversation
with David Byrne; Kent Nagano, director of Montreal Symphony Orchestra, has agreed to a videotaped
interview; and there’s a lot more cool stuff in the works.
Early panelist confirmations include:
• Kevin Arnold, Founder/CEO, IODA
• David Basskin, President, Canadian Music Reproduction Rights Agency
• Laura Brownell, Symphonic Services Division, AFM
• David Byrne
• Ken Freedman, Station Manger, WFMU-FM
• Michael Geist, Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law,
University of Ottawa
• Graham Henderson, President, Canadian Recording Industry Association
(CRIA)
• Kent Nagano, Music Director, Montreal Symphony Orchestra
• Jeff Remedios, Arts and Crafts Records
• Ryan Schreiber, Editor, Pitchfork
• Derek Sivers, President and Programmer, CD Baby
• Paul Spurgeon, VP, Legal Services and General Counsel, SOCAN
• Frank Yang, Editor and Founder, Chromewaves Blog…and more!
Check out the daily-updated list of panelists
OUR COOL PARTNERS
As one of North America’s oldest and most prestigious music schools, McGill University’s Schulich School of Music and its state-of-the-art New Music Building provide the perfect setting for forward thinking debates about the present and future state of the music industry.
Plus, the Summit will run concurrently with this year’s Pop Montreal International Music Festival (October 4-8, 2006), an international music, film and art festival that showcases the vibrant independent Canadian music scene, with an expected attendance of more than 37,000 independent musicians and avid music fans.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Superpass: $215 US ($241 CAN) - price valid only until September 1
Access to all Summit panels, workshops and Summit-related parties, as well as access to all paid Pop Montreal events including shows, Film Pop and Art Pop. FMC can only sell 50 of these special passes so reserve yours today!
Regular Summit Registration: $150 USD ($168 CAN)
This three-day pass gives you access to all Summit panels, workshops and Summit-related parties.
See all the registration options and student rates here
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WORKING MUSICIANS
Every year, FMC offers scholarships to make sure that musicians are not left
out of the music/technology debate. Thanks to some generous contributions
from foundations, technology companies, sponsors, and musician advocacy groups, 100 musicians are able to attend the Policy Summit
for free. Musicians: go here to apply.
PERKS and PARTIES
Montreal is a city renowned for fabulous food, wine, strong coffee and delicious pastries. Toss Pop Montreal into the mix, with hundreds of shows, films and parties every night, and you’ll be needing that second espresso in the morning. Already scheduled for October 5 is a breakfast sponsored by BUMA-STEMRA, and an evening cocktail party hosted by SOCAN. And it wouldn’t be a Summit without our welcoming Pho dinner, which will happen Wednesday, October 4. It’s hands-down the best place to network and meet other attendees.
MORE on the WEB
Programming overview
Special block rates on hotels
Travel details for Montreal
Sponsorship opportunities
Press credentialing
Summit web files/oldsite/images for your website or MySpace page
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SUMMIT 06 SPONSORS
SOCAN • BUMA-STEMRA • MusicIP • CD Baby • Merge Records • IODA • EFF • Creative Commons • Just Plain Folks • Starpolish • Indie-music.com • Exclaim • KEXP • Nightlife
