Washington, D.C.: Future of Music Coalition announces visionary keynote speakers for its acclaimed Policy Summit, at Georgetown University in Washington DC on October 3-4, 2011.
This year's Summit features keynote presentations from leaders in the policy and performance spaces and much more. Maria A. Pallante, Register of Copyrights and Director, U.S. Copyright Office, will join Summit attendees for a talk on “Copyright and the Independent Creator" and answer questions from the audience. Cheap Trick guitarist and songwriter Rick Nielsen and manager Dave Frey will reflect on the band's storied career, as well as the recent spate of stage collapses and how to avoid future tragedies. FCC Commissioner Michael J. Copps will be honored for his more than a decade of service with a special salute to his work on behalf of the music community and more.
Representative Raul M. Grijalva, of Arizona's 7th District, will join Raul Pacheco and Ulises Bella of the celebrated culture-mashers Ozomatli for a unique conversation.
And for jazz musicians and fans, we're also featuring a special exploration of how the genre is benefiting from, and reacting to, the ever present march of technology, as part of our Money From Music survey.
More speakers and presenters will be added soon; visit the official Policy Summit page for up-to-date information.
The Future of Music Policy Summit 2011 will convene an incredible array of musicians, arts advocates, policymakers, technologists, media representatives and industry figures to discuss issues at the intersection of music, technology, policy and law. Attendees will examine current trends while looking ahead to a sustainable, 21st century music ecosystem that rewards creators and fans.
Here are a few highlights of Policy Summit 2011, including pre-event activities:
Sunday, October 2
Movie Screening: 3:00-5:00 PM. Join us for a screening of one of Brendan Canty and Christoph Green's Burn to Shine film series. These films present an intimate and unvarnished look at a local music scene. A discussion with filmmaker Christoph Green will follow the screening.
Pho Dinner: 6:00-8:00 PM. Head over to Nam Viet for a cheap but tasty meal with other attendees at our celebratory kickoff dinner.
Music Showcase: Co-hosted by FMC, ReverbNation and Listen Local First DC, join us at 8:00 PM for a free local music showcase just down the street at IOTA Club & Café featuring four talented artists from the surrounding DC/VA/MD communities. ReverbNation members, submit here for a chance to play this showcase!
Monday, October 3
In addition to the exciting programming from 9:00 AM-6:00 PM, make time for:
Networking! On Monday and Tuesday, take a break from programming, grab some coffee, recharge your gadget from all that tweeting and chat with attendees and panelists in our Networking Space just across the courtyard. The Networking Space will be available for both days of the Summit. New this year for those who like to self-organize: sign up at the registration table to reserve a 1-hour block of private meeting space.
Mentoring Sessions: Can we help you? From 12:00-2:00 PM in our Networking Space, make a date with one of our experts and get some one-on-one advice about licensing, touring, twitter, health insurance, accounting, marketing or legal issues. Sign up at the registration table.
SoundExchange Workshops: Want to learn more about SoundExchange? Grab some lunch and join SoundExchange in our Networking Space for a dessert bar during one of their two sponsored workshops: one for artists and labels (who receive royalties from SoundExchange) and another for webcasters and digital music services (who pay royalties to SoundExchange).
Cocktail Party: Hosted by Gibson Guitar's Washington D.C. Showroom from 6:30-8:30 PM. Thanks to our generous host, we'll have an open bar, DJ, snacks and a beautiful, unique space for this shindig. Note that there's limited capacity at this venue, so head on over right after panels end to be sure you get in! Afterwards, take advantage of being in the heart of DC and enjoy dinner with your fellow attendees.
Tuesday, October 4
Programming from 10 AM-6 PM. Plus...
The Band As a Business Workshop: Attorney/Musicians Paul Rapp and Marcy Rauer Wagman will offer a practical primer on the business of being in a band: trademarks, copyrights, performing rights organizations, digital aggregators, forming business entities and publishing companies, and much more. Grab some lunch and join them in our Networking Space.
Mentoring Sessions take place from 12:00 PM-2:00 PM in our Networking Space just across the courtyard.
Cocktails! If we haven't worn you out entirely, join us for a finale cocktail party from 6:30-8:30 PM at Eighteenth Street Lounge. There will be tunes and happy hour drink specials for the survivors!
As with all FMC events, a limited number of musician scholarships are available.
Register Now | For press credentials, click here.
This year's Summit features keynote presentations from leaders in the policy and performance spaces and much more. Maria A. Pallante, Register of Copyrights and Director, U.S. Copyright Office, will join Summit attendees for a talk on “Copyright and the Independent Creator" and answer questions from the audience. Cheap Trick guitarist and songwriter Rick Nielsen and manager Dave Frey will reflect on the band's storied career, as well as the recent spate of stage collapses and how to avoid future tragedies. FCC Commissioner Michael J. Copps will be honored for his more than a decade of service with a special salute to his work on behalf of the music community and more.
Representative Raul M. Grijalva, of Arizona's 7th District, will join Raul Pacheco and Ulises Bella of the celebrated culture-mashers Ozomatli for a unique conversation.
And for jazz musicians and fans, we're also featuring a special exploration of how the genre is benefiting from, and reacting to, the ever present march of technology, as part of our Money From Music survey.
More speakers and presenters will be added soon; visit the official Policy Summit page for up-to-date information.
The Future of Music Policy Summit 2011 will convene an incredible array of musicians, arts advocates, policymakers, technologists, media representatives and industry figures to discuss issues at the intersection of music, technology, policy and law. Attendees will examine current trends while looking ahead to a sustainable, 21st century music ecosystem that rewards creators and fans.
Here are a few highlights of Policy Summit 2011, including pre-event activities:
Sunday, October 2
Movie Screening: 3:00-5:00 PM. Join us for a screening of one of Brendan Canty and Christoph Green's Burn to Shine film series. These films present an intimate and unvarnished look at a local music scene. A discussion with filmmaker Christoph Green will follow the screening.
Pho Dinner: 6:00-8:00 PM. Head over to Nam Viet for a cheap but tasty meal with other attendees at our celebratory kickoff dinner.
Music Showcase: Co-hosted by FMC, ReverbNation and Listen Local First DC, join us at 8:00 PM for a free local music showcase just down the street at IOTA Club & Café featuring four talented artists from the surrounding DC/VA/MD communities. ReverbNation members, submit here for a chance to play this showcase!
Monday, October 3
In addition to the exciting programming from 9:00 AM-6:00 PM, make time for:
Networking! On Monday and Tuesday, take a break from programming, grab some coffee, recharge your gadget from all that tweeting and chat with attendees and panelists in our Networking Space just across the courtyard. The Networking Space will be available for both days of the Summit. New this year for those who like to self-organize: sign up at the registration table to reserve a 1-hour block of private meeting space.
Mentoring Sessions: Can we help you? From 12:00-2:00 PM in our Networking Space, make a date with one of our experts and get some one-on-one advice about licensing, touring, twitter, health insurance, accounting, marketing or legal issues. Sign up at the registration table.
SoundExchange Workshops: Want to learn more about SoundExchange? Grab some lunch and join SoundExchange in our Networking Space for a dessert bar during one of their two sponsored workshops: one for artists and labels (who receive royalties from SoundExchange) and another for webcasters and digital music services (who pay royalties to SoundExchange).
Cocktail Party: Hosted by Gibson Guitar's Washington D.C. Showroom from 6:30-8:30 PM. Thanks to our generous host, we'll have an open bar, DJ, snacks and a beautiful, unique space for this shindig. Note that there's limited capacity at this venue, so head on over right after panels end to be sure you get in! Afterwards, take advantage of being in the heart of DC and enjoy dinner with your fellow attendees.
Tuesday, October 4
Programming from 10 AM-6 PM. Plus...
The Band As a Business Workshop: Attorney/Musicians Paul Rapp and Marcy Rauer Wagman will offer a practical primer on the business of being in a band: trademarks, copyrights, performing rights organizations, digital aggregators, forming business entities and publishing companies, and much more. Grab some lunch and join them in our Networking Space.
Mentoring Sessions take place from 12:00 PM-2:00 PM in our Networking Space just across the courtyard.
Cocktails! If we haven't worn you out entirely, join us for a finale cocktail party from 6:30-8:30 PM at Eighteenth Street Lounge. There will be tunes and happy hour drink specials for the survivors!
As with all FMC events, a limited number of musician scholarships are available.
Register Now | For press credentials, click here.
