Policy, Research & Politics
The Chicks were silenced over politics
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- Tuesday, 14 March 2023
It began with 11 words: “We’re ashamed the president of the United States is from Texas.”
Apple Faces Revised Charges Over Music Streaming From EU
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- Tuesday, 14 March 2023
Brussels narrows scope of allegations against iPhone maker in antitrust action first announced nearly two years ago.
Electronic music industry has 'pervasive culture' of abuse and sexual harassment, survey finds
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- Tuesday, 14 March 2023
The data was collected over a four-week period in April 2021 using an app run by the Electronic Music Inclusion Initiative (EMII). 143 people from 28 countries reported incidents ranging from physical abuse and bullying to sexist language and unwanted physical contact.
Paria, exilé, repenti : quel sort réservé aux stars de la musique russe un an après ?
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- Tuesday, 14 March 2023
Juste après le début de l'invasion en Ukraine, les grands noms russes ont été poussés à prendre position contre la guerre. Deux camps se sont alors dessinés. Gergiev, Netrebko, Berezovsky, Kissin... Récits d'une année souvent mouvementée.
Holanda lidera la identificación de música y pago de regalías de DJ Sets
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- Tuesday, 14 March 2023
El proceso de recaudar regalías por actuaciones públicas de los sets de DJ ha sido complicado durante mucho tiempo en los Estados Unidos, con procesos de recopilación de datos desiguales que a menudo oscurecen qué canciones se tocan en los festivales, lo que dificulta que los artistas con los derechos de la música reciban el pago que les corresponde.
Unions at ILO: Securing decent work in arts & entertainment
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- Tuesday, 28 February 2023
After a week of negotiations at the International Labour Organization (ILO), unions, employers and governments have agreed to a set of conclusions that recognize and seek to redress the long hours, low pay, lack of social protection and inequalities that are creating ‘decent work deficits’ in the arts and entertainment industries.
US report finds women remain underrepresented and stereotyped in music
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- Tuesday, 28 February 2023
The Annenberg study shows the biggest discrepancies are in production and sound engineering and artists are failing commitments to redress the balance.
EU Commission publishes report on health and wellbeing of musicians
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- Tuesday, 28 February 2023
The report highlights the main risks for the physical and mental health of professional musicians and music creators. It shows examples of successful policies and practices from several EU Member States to address these risks.
Music Across Genres: A Black History Month Playlist
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- Tuesday, 28 February 2023
One of the most important aspects of Black history is music. For a long time, Black musicians were shut out of the music industry, whether it was not being allowed to play at big venues, receiving unfair contracts or through many other avenues of discrimination.
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