IMMF POSITION ON THE FUTURE OF MUSIC

January 2004: The document below was agreed by the General Assembly of the IMMF in January 2004, and represents the position of the organisation on the future of the music industry.

IMMF Position on the Future of Music PDF

SCCR 8: IMMF RECOMMENDATION FOR FUTURE WORK

Geneva, November 2002: At the 8th session of the Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (see the page on UN action for more information), the IMMF representatives presented the following document in supporting one of the areas the delegations have highlighted to consider as a possible subject for future work in the Committee: Issues surrounding Collective Management of rights.

SCCR 8: IMMF Recommendation for Future Work PDF

IMMF ENDORSES GLOBAL COPYRIGHT AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

London, 21 May 2003: The IMMF today announced its support for the launch of http://www.pro-music.org , a new international initiative to promote authorised sources of online music and help the public understand copyright and its central role in the dissemination of culture. The website is supported by an international alliance of musicians, performers, artists, music managers, major and independent record companies, and retailers across the music industry.

Pro-Music.org, which comes as paid-for online music services are emerging in Europe, is the music industry's latest effort to educate the public about the value of music and copyright. The coalition hopes the site's educational content will help consumers make choices that support the music they enjoy, rather than devaluing it through the spread of unauthorised Internet downloads.

For the full release, please see the PDF below (temporarily unavailable).

EUROPEAN MANAGERS UNITE TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS

Brussels, 29 March 2003: 25 Music Managers from 25 countries, representing Member States from the EU, EEA and Accession States came together for the first time for an EC/EMO supported summit to discuss the realities of artist development and employment opportunities within Europe.

Managers from across Europe at the Summit (individuals identified upon request)

Managers representing a broad spectrum of musical genres - from major rock/pop artists to classical ensembles - came together to discuss our market differentials and ways in which to develop international careers for European artists.

For the rest of the release, please see the PDF version below (temporarily unavailable).