SXSW 2021
Press Play: Copyright for Musicians
Description:
As any successful musician will tell you, there’s a lot more to making a living from your music than meets the eye, or in this case, ear, especially in a digital environment. Join the U.S. Copyright Office and other experts for a fireside chat on what you need to know to get paid, including copyright considerations, revenue streams, the role of a performing rights organization (PRO), and updates on the Music Modernization Act (MMA) of 2018.
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Takeaways
- To understand the various revenue streams available to musicians and how to protect your work through copyright.
- To understand how the MMA may affect your revenue and what steps you will need to take to get paid by the new government-designated collective.
- To understand the role of a PRO in your career.
Speakers
- Regan Smith, General Counsel and Associate Register of Copyrights, U.S. Copyright Office
Organizer
Holland Gormley, Public Affairs Specialist, U.S. Copyright Office
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