A2IM: American Association of Independent Music

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NARM and RIAA have announced an exciting promotion for their Give The Gift Of Music (GTGOM) Holiday Campaign. The campaign launched a contest asking fans to share a poignant, humorous or otherwise memorable story about a meaningful music gift (song, album, instrument, music lessons, tickets, etc.) that they have received for the Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanza holidays.  Entries can be submitted as a brief written essay or via a video of no more than 90 seconds by December 31, 2011 HERE.

Check out the responses from today’s top artists including A2IM members: Glassnote Record’s Justin Nozuka, Rock Ridge Music’s Riley Etheridge Jr. & Big Machine’s Taylor Swift and Martina McBride.

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A2IM Pacific Northwest Chapter Holiday Get Together at Kill Rock Stars Office (Thursday, December 8^th – RSVP Required)

RSVP to Sheryl@a2im.org

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As you know A2IM supports proposed Congressional legislation (SOPA and Protect IP) that would reduce U.S, consumer access to overseas websites that traffic in unlicensed music distribution like MegaUpload and Rapidshare. Russian President Medvedev recently published an open letter to the G-20 economic group world leaders calling on the G-20 to renegotiate the entire existing legal framework for internet copyright protection. President Medvedev  proposed a default system where copyright owners will be legally presumed to permit all uses on the internet unless they specifically notify the user, similar to the DMCA laws in the U.S. that have not been preventing unauthorized use. Last week we joined our creator colleagues in sending a letter to President Medvedev suggesting a different approach to encourage governments to ensure that their legislation prevents companies from building businesses or maintaining services based on providing access to infringing materials.

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During November the creator community, led by the Copyright Alliance, of which A2IM is a member, has continued its support of the proposed Protect IP and SOPA legislations in Congress.  Here is a recent Copyright Alliance Op-ed with includes A2IM board member Bruce Iglauer as one of the examples of the challenges entrepreneur creators face as a result of rogue websites that these proposed legislations hope to curb. A2IM will continue its advocacy effort and keep you informed.

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With over 3,000 delegates, showcases by 290 artists and a conference program with 150 panels, keynote speakers, interviews and meetings, Eurosonic Noorderslag (Groningen, the Netherlands) is the key exchange and networking platform for European music, European artists, international music industry professionals and organizations.

Eurosonic Noorderslag presents a conference,the festivals Eurosonic and Noorderslag, and award shows such as the European Border Breakers Awards and the European Festival Awards.

Discounted registration rate for A2IM members
To attend Eurosonic Noorderslag as a conference delegate, you need to register

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Announcing Agenda for Inaugural Social Music Summit @ Digital Music Forum East!

Create, Mix, Mash-up, Share & Monetize… We are the only event in the United States that brings together the top music, technology and policy leaders for high-level discussions and debate, intimate meetings and unrivaled networking about the future of digital music. Digital Music Forum is known worldwide for the news that is made in our auditorium, the deals that get done in our hallways, and the friendships and partnerships that are forged year after year. Why wait by the sidelines, when you can join the event that is helping to drive the industry’s future!

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