The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #99977   Message #2087657
Posted By: open mike
26-Jun-07 - 04:22 PM
Thread Name: Regulation: fees for internet streaming
Subject: RE: Regulation: fees for internet streaming
I see we discussed this a couple of years ago the last time there
was a threat to endanger the streaming of music.

Today you might notice an eerie silence on many of internet
streaming shows. This is a protest against the upcoming fees
and an inspiration for us all to speak out in support of on
line music. see www.savenetradio.org for info and help.

JUNE 26 HAS BEEN DESIGNATED AS A DAY OF SILENCE

Please take the time to find out more and take a stand.
thank you.

The intent of the upcoming regulations was to re-imburse
artists for their music, but this will only happen for
artists who have agents, record labels and commercial
networks to distribute such fees. Independent musicians
will be penalized by making it harder to get their music
heard as some of the smaller, independent, grass roots
non-corporate community radio stations find it difficult
to afford to broadcast online any more.