Posted in Members Only, Special Offers by A2IM
We have a special discount on CMJ 2010 badges available only to A2IM members for one week.
A2IM members can get badges for $199, which is $50 off the current A2IM discount and over half off the general walk-up price.
This code expires midnight on Friday, April 30 – one week from today!
Watch Speaker Pelosi and Senator Durbin’s remarks at GRAMMYs on the Hill here. A copy of Speaker Pelosi’s remarks is available here. Read the Obama Administration’s letter here.
WASHINGTON, April 21, 2010—The musicFIRST Coalition today announced that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin have added their voices to the growing, bipartisan chorus of support in favor of the Performance Rights Act, which would ensure that artists, musicians and rights holders are paid when their music is played radio stations. This comes on the heel of statements of support for musician royalties from the Obama Administration as well as support for a performance right royalty from Grover Norquist, anti-tax advocate and President of Americans for Tax Reform. This support was highlighted in an ad in today’s Roll Call, which was paid for by the musicFIRST Coalition, and can be viewed here.
Posted in Press Releases by A2IM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 21, 2010
The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) strongly supports, and continues to advocate for the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (“ACTA”) and applauds President Obama’s leadership in pushing for respect and enforceable protection of copyright and intellectual property internationally.
As the trade organization representing American independent music labels, our community of content creators contributes greatly to the rich cultural history — and to the economy, including exports — of the United States. But in order to continue creating diverse, compelling music for fans, the artists who make music and those who invest in them must be able to make a living.
A2IM’s members are local businesses and creators from across the United States, often with fewer resources than the companies that profit from the use of our music without our permission. The failure of governments to provide an integrated and strategic response has resulted in severe harm to our industry in general and to independent labels and artists in particular. It is very difficult to imagine any enforcement regime that does not include international cooperation which is the laudable purpose of ACTA.
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Posted in Chapters, Events by A2IM
Join A2IM for some drinks & fun!
NYC Bar Takeover
Monday, May 10 from 6-9pm
This event is open to all in the indie music community.
Sweet & Vicious
5 Spring St. (between Bowery & Elizabeth St.), NYC (Map)
Extended Happy Hour until 9pm:
$4 Beers / $6 Well Drinks
$1 Off All Drinks
Great Outdoor Space
A2IM is a non-profit trade organization serving the independent music community as a unified voice.
RSVP to jen@a2im.org
Something everyone should agree is fair is that the creators of sound recordings and those that invest in that creation should be paid when their music is played by AM/FM radio. musicFIRST Coalition has created this ad that demonstrates the bi-partisan agreement we have on this issue.
Posted in Board of Directors by A2IM
As per A2IM’s By-Laws, A2IM will be holding an election in May to fill three (3) board of director seats currently held by members with expiring terms which are subject to term limits.
I’m writing you today to alert you of the upcoming election and to invite you to submit yourself or another A2IM label member for nomination for this election. DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS IS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28th.
Please email jim.mahoney@a2im.org if you would like to be nominated or have a nominee in mind. All senior management executives from A2IM label member companies in good standing are eligible to be nominated.
Best,
Jim
ABOUT A2IM’s BOARD
The A2IM board of directors meets eleven times a year to review the agenda and progress of the organization, represent the membership at large, and assist in setting the priorities and direction for the organization. Each board member is encouraged to offer his or her expertise and opinions as well as getting involved in committees and projects supporting the efforts and growth of A2IM. The A2IM staff keeps the board informed of important developments as they arise and seeks guidance from the board in order to better serve the independent music community.
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