This is big time stuff: the Future of Music Policy Summit, now in its fifth year, brings top-notch experts together with musicians, attorneys, advocates and policymakers to explore emerging music/technology issues through panels, guest speakers and robust debate, September 11-13 at George Washington University in Washington, DC.
Over the course of three days (oops, missed Sunday), 500 participants and 120 expert panelists participate in panel discussions that dig into the complex problems that crop up as emerging technologies meet traditional music industry structures, federal legislation, and copyright law.
Panel topics range from whether digital distribution is good for artists to the licensing challenges associated with sampling to intellectual property matters post-Grokster.
I am very excited to be moderating the panel on "HOW TO Podcast and Music Blog" in room 301 of the Marvin Center from 12:45 – 1:45 PM, tomorrow, Tuesday:
Eric Olsen Publisher/Editor, Blogcritics.org
Kyle Gustafson Information Leafblower Blog
Mike Holden Musician and Arlingtonmusicscene.com
Glenn Peoples Publisher/Editor, Coolfer.com
Please join us if you can - walk up registration is still available for the Summit.
The Policy Summit will also feature special conversations with industry leaders and legendary musicians. On September 11, FCC Commissioner Jonathan Adelstein participated in a one-on-one interview about media ownership and radio; on September 12, Rick Karr will sit down for a discussion about sampling with legendary funkmaster George Clinton and Public Enemy founder/hip-hop producer Hank Shocklee; On September 13, lead New York State Attorney General counsel Terryl Brown Clemons will discuss the impact of the recent payola investigation on the music and radio industries. FMC also welcomes Senator Maria Cantwell and Representative Rick Boucher, both leading figures on media and technology policy, as keynote speakers.
THE KEY ISSUES
GROKSTER: On June 27, the US Supreme Court handed down its decision in MGM v. Grokster. Now, on September 13, some of the major players in this lawsuit including the movie and music industry’s lead counsel Don Verrilli, EFF’s Fred von Lohmann and RIAA president Cary Sherman will debate the impact of the Supreme Court decision on musicians and the music industry.
PAYOLA: On July 25, NY State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer announced a settlement with Sony BMG in his payola investigation. Now, on September 13, Terryl Brown Clemons, Assistant Deputy Attorney General for the Division of Public Advocacy and lead investigator, will explain the implications of the settlement as well as what we should expect from Spitzer and the FCC on payola in the near future.
RECLAIMING THE MEDIA: In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, questions about communications and community-controlled local radio in a time of need are putting LPFM legislation into sharp focus. On September 13, advocates from the media reform community will discuss upcoming agenda items at the FCC and Congress including pending LPFM legislation and media ownership proceedings.
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