Future of Music

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* Check Out the 7th Annual "Future of Music Policy Summit"
in Washington, DC!

The Future of Music Coalition (FMC) is a national nonprofit
that works on the issues at the intersection of music, law,
technology and policy. For the past six years, FMC has
organized an annual Policy Summit that brings an
unprecedented mix of 500 musicians, artists, attorneys and
policymakers together for discussions about issues that are
emerging as the promotion and distribution of music moves
to a global, digital platform.

This year, FMC is back in Washington, DC, to host the 7th
annual "Future of Music Policy Summit" from September 17-
18, 2007. Over the course of two days, panels will cover
such topics as:

* Copyright and licensing issues
* Network neutrality and broadband policy
* FCC's "rules of engagement" on payola
* Sample clearance licensing process
* The explosion of niche market genres
* Wireless/music portability
* The challenges of cultural preservation
* Technologies that are bringing artists and fans closer
together
...and more.

The Summit will also include a special conversation with
Marybeth Peters, Register, US Copyright Office, and
keynotes by leading members of Congress.

For general event information:
http://www.futureofmusic.org/events/summit07/

To see all confirmed panelists:
http://www.futureofmusic.org/events/summit07/panelists.cfm

To see the summit schedule:
http://www.futureofmusic.org/events/summit07/matrix.cfm

Online registration is open; the regular 2-day registration
rate is $199 per person. Discounted rates are also
available for students:
https://www.futureofmusic.org/events/summit07/regform.cfm

Scholarships are available for working musicians. There are
only a few left, so click here to apply!
http://www.futureofmusic.org/events/summit07/scholarshipinfo.cfm

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