Join Future of Music Coalition, Our National Partner for the Upcoming screenings of D TOUR and COPYRIGHT CRIMINALS, at Their Policy Summit in D.C.
Music Technology and Policy go Back to the Future!
Back in the early part of the decade, a certain peer-to-peer application went from being a small bit of code kicked around on college campuses to a worldwide phenomenon. It’s been nearly ten years since the arrival of the original Napster changed the game for everyone in music. What’s changed since the file-sharing shot heard ’round the world? How have artists dealt with the opportunity and uncertainty presented by an ever-growing number of new technologies? Where do we go from here?
The 2009 Future of Music Policy Summit aims to address those questions and more through three days of engaging, interactive programming where the brightest minds in music, technology and policy will discuss the issues that impact the entire music ecosystem. From Oct 4-6 at Georgetown University in Washington DC, an incredible mix of musicians, artist advocates, policymakers, entrepreneurs and music industry professionals will discuss everything from getting paid in the digital age to how policy impacts the lives and careers of artists.
Future of Music Coalition — a national nonprofit research, educations and advocacy organization for musicians — is pulling out all the stops for their eighth Summit. Attendees will be able to watch US Senator Al Franken be interviewed by Mike Mills from R.E.M., hear about artist empowerment from Brian Message of Radiohead’s management team, catch a screening of a cutting-edge documentary film about sampling and rock out at an all-star concert event.
From networking to cocktail parties to whipsmart panel discussions and breakout sessions, the Future of Music Policy Summit is one of the most unique conferences of its kind. Actually, it may be the only conference of its kind. If you’re a musician, fan or simply someone who’s curious about how creativity and technology coexist, this is the place to make your voice heard.
A limited number of musician scholarships are available; click here to learn more.
If you can’t make it to DC, you can still participate in the Summit via interactive webcast. Head here to reserve your free “virtual pass.”
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