Who we are - The FAC is a voice for featured artists in the changing music industry
1. What are the big goals that the FAC works for?
- Fairness – We’re committed to seeing artists receive a fair deal
- Transparency - Artists deserve to know what’s happening with their work
- Equality – Artists should be treated like equal partners in all the business deals they participate in
2. What does the FAC actually do?
- Represents the interests of Featured Artists within the national and European political arenas when relevant issues such as copyright law, music licensing etc are being debated
- Guides artists through the complexity of the technology landscape and the modern music industry
- Matches artists with companies that can provide valuable services
- Provides help and advice on new technologies
- Negotiates with companies to secure favourable terms for all FAC artists
- Connects artists to other artists
- Organizes events where artists can share their experience
- Creates opportunities for artists to meet and support each other locally
- Helps artists find a balance between creativity and business
3. How is the FAC structured and funded?
- The FAC is a not-for profit organisation formed in March 2009
- It has currently one full-time staff member and a number of advisors
- It’s funded by contributions from its members
4. What does it cost to join?
- It is free to join the FAC, donations are optional.
5. What else does FAC do?
The FAC works closely with the MMF and the MU on:
- legislative and policy issues,
- internal industry negotiations
- developing commercial services that can help artists and fund the work of the FAC
6. What is a Featured Artist?
- Featured Artists are the performers that are generally considered to form a band (i.e. the individuals that make up Radiohead) or that are understood to be a singer/solo performer (i.e. Billy Bragg or Annie Lennox).
The FAC’s Board of Directors are:
Kate Nash
Master Shortie
Ed O’Brien (Radiohead)
Dave Rowntree (Blur)
Howard Jones
Mark Kelly (Marillion)
Hal Ritson (The Young Punx)
Sandie Shaw
Annie Lennox
Nick Mason (Pink Floyd)
Lucy Pullin (The Fire Escapes)
Ross Millard (The Futureheads)
Fran Healy (Travis)
Rumer
Chris Difford (Squeeze)
Crispin Hunt (The Longpigs)
