The next Open Music Media Belfast is at 6pm on Wed June 2, at Sonic Academy, 25 Talbot St., Belfast! Please RSVP via Facebook or in the comments – Thanks!
Open Music Media gives networking and learning opportunities to anyone working in the music/media arena – It’s an informal way to meet some new friends and find out more about what’s going in the music and media world in Northern Ireland.
This month’s topic will look at the issues surrounding copyrighting music and other IP.
With the rise of Creative Commons, is Copyright dead? What about the idea that fans and re-mixers are “stealing” music? How do you Copyright your music anyway and how does that translate into money from your work? Does Copyright actually damage cultural expression? And if Copyright reform is needed, how can that happen?
With the recent Irish blogger’s spat with IMRO over IMRO’s demand for payment to stream music from their sites, it’s more important than ever that musicians and others involved in music understand what’s at stake.
Guest speakers will include include music lawyer Fran Cotton and Stuart Flemming from PRS.
There will be an opportunity to ask these folks questions about any issues you’re facing.
Attendence is FREE for all and is open to all ages.
