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FMC Analysis: Election Impact on Artists and the Music Community

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Wednesday, November 5, 2008

On November 4, 2008, America gave a sweeping mandate to Barack Obama and Democrats in the House of Representatives and the Senate. What does this mean for the music community? While we are still weeks away from determining some of the details how this will shake out – including who will lead the FCC and the makeup of key committees in Congress – this brief update spells out some key themes that will determine the direction of the media, internet and IP policy issues that will affect the future landscape for the music community.

By Kevin Erickson, Communications Associate, and Maria-Teresa Roca de Togores, Policy Intern

This week’s midterm elections have come and gone, and while turnout was low (as is often the case in midterms), the resulting shift in the balance of power may impact what music-related issues are on the congressional agenda for the next two years. read more

Future of Music 2013 Policy Outlook

Monday, March 11, 2013

For the past twelve years, Future of Music Coalition has worked to inform and engage musicians and the music community on issues that impact artists and creative culture as a whole. Some of our work is very straightforward, such as reinforcing the notion that musicians have a range of views on a host of issues and must be included in discussions about their livelihoods. Some of it is nuanced, such as examining how artists are paid in the emerging digital economy and complex questions around copyright and technology. read more

Big Shoulders Ball: Chicago Celebrates Change

January 19, 2009 - 7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Hideout and Interchange are thrilled to announce the Big Shoulders Ball: Chicago Celebrates Change. This celebration of citizen politics, independent music and Windy City civic pride took place on the eve of the presidential inauguration— Monday night, January 19 — at the Black Cat in Washington, DC. Chicago musicians unite to celebrate inauguration in DC The Hideout and Interchange are thrilled to announce the Big Shoulders Ball: Chicago Celebrates Change. This celebration of citizen politics, independent music and Windy City civic pride took place on the eve of the presidential inauguration— Monday night, January 19 — at the Black Cat in Washington, DC. Performances by: read more

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FMC Analysis: Election Impact on Artists and the Music Community

Post-Election Legislative Update

Future of Music 2013 Policy Outlook

Big Shoulders Ball: Chicago Celebrates Change

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