10th Anniversary Future of Music Policy Summit

FMC staff are currently grabbing some much-needed R&R following another epic and awesome conference. But that doesn’t mean we can’t do a quick recap!

We’d like to thank each and everyone of you who attended the 10th Anniversary Future of Music Policy Summit or watched the live webcast. You truly helped make this our best event to date. So give yourselves one more round of applause! read more

Inspired Dialog and Debate Marks 10th Anniversary Future of Music Policy Summit

October 6, 2010

Washington, D.C.— The most influential minds in music, technology, policy and law gathered in the nation’s capital this week to examine current issues affecting the entire music ecosystem. Taking place at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. from Oct. 3-5, the 10th Anniversary Future of Music Policy Summit put creators front-and-center in every conversation.

Keynotes from Rocco Landesman (Chairman, National Endowment for the Arts) and Victoria Espinel (U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator) shone light on how the nation’s top public officials approach policymaking for the cultural sector in an increasingly digital, networked world.

Summit Draweth Near!

Today is Friday, and the 10th Anniversary Future of Music Policy Summit kicks off on Sunday, Oct. 3.

One. More. Day. We’re pretty damn excited.

Here’s just a small sample of brilliant folks who will be joining us at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. from Oct. 3-5: read more

Join us in DC to Discuss the Future of Music

By Adam Forest Huttler

http://www.fracturedatlas.org/

September 30, 2010

Our good friends at the Future of Music Coalition (FMC) are hosting their annual Policy Summit next week in Washington, D.C. Several of us from Fractured Atlas will be attending and/or appearing on panels. This will be the third summit I’ve attended and I highly recommend it for anyone who likes to geek-out on topics at the intersection of culture, technology, and policy. read more

Guests to Join Bonerama in Washington, DC

jambands.com

September 29, 2010

New Orleans’ Bonerama has confirmed a special evening of music for October 4. The group will perform at Washington, DC’s Black Cat as part of the Dear New Orleans Benefit concert. A variety of guess will sit in with the band throughout the night, including: Damian Kulash (OKgo), Jenny Toomy (Tsunami), Franklin Bruno, Hank Shocklee (The Bomb Squad), Jonny 5 (Flobots), Wonderlick, Rebecca Gates (The Spinanes) and others. The show will also coincide with the Future of Music Coalition Policy Summit.

The Future of Music Coalition Policy Summit Preview

By Max Willens

WeAllMakeMusic.com

September 24, 2010

Nine years ago, a Washington, D.C.-based non-profit called the Future of Music Coalition held its very first policy summit.

The world had begun to buzz with questions about where music was headed (What are we going to do about piracy? Will record labels still exist?), but the discussions rarely seemed to include the people actually creating the music, and the FMC wanted to see that gap bridged.

“We were simply trying a new thing at the time,” says Casey Rae-Hunter, the FMC’s Communications Director. “Bring policymakers and other influencers into a space with creators who are impacted by those decisions and see what happens!” read more

Kristin's Policy Summit picks

Chuck D and Hilary Rosen at first FMC Policy Summit

Today’s post is by FMC Education Director Kristin Thomson, a gal who knows a thing or two about these events. Read on for her picks.

Photo of Chuck D and Hilary Rosen, then president of the RIAA, from the first Policy Summit in 2001. Photo by Pat Graham.

As we approach our 10th Anniversary Future of Music Policy Summit, I have to stop and think: who, besides Michael Bracy and me, have been to all of the Policy Summits? Maybe Tim Quirk, or David Basskin? Step up. We may have a prize for you.

All joking aside, I’m simultaneously thrilled and humbled by the quality of programming and speakers who are joining us for this event. Here are my top 5 programming picks. Register today and join us!

6 Days & Counting to FMC Policy Summit (Plus AWESOME Rock Show)!!!

Here we are, folks: The Final Countdown.

No, we’re not talking about the ’80s hair metal track that Gob from “Arrested Development” uses in his magic routine. We’re talking about the 10th Anniversary Future of Music Policy Summit!

This three-day event brings together the brightest minds in music, technology, policy and law. Artists, managers, policymakers, technologists, legal experts, academics, media mavens and more will decend on Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. from Oct. 3-5 to talk about the pressing issues that impact the entire music ecosystem. read more

10th Anniversary Future of Music Policy Summit

Another Spectacular Summit!

Inspired Dialog and Debate Marks 10th Anniversary Future of Music Policy Summit

Policy Summit Live Webcast

Summit Draweth Near!

Join us in DC to Discuss the Future of Music

Guests to Join Bonerama in Washington, DC

The Future of Music Coalition Policy Summit Preview

Kristin's Policy Summit picks

6 Days & Counting to FMC Policy Summit (Plus AWESOME Rock Show)!!!

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