FAC CEO Mark Kelly, board member Crispin Hunt and special advisor Jeremy Silver recently went to Brussels to team up with the organisation Younison, the first pan-European pressure group that strives to get the voice of music artists heard by politicians at the European Union (EU) level. The main focus is to make sure the European Commission (EC), the executive body of the EU, takes into consideration artists’ needs whilst drafting a new directive on collective rights management. Read more

A letter to David Cameron referring to Professor Ian Hargreaves’ recent ‘Digital Opportunity’ report on intellectual property and copyright, which recommends a one-stop Digital Copyright Exchange.

Dear Mr. Cameron,
We welcome Professor Hargreaves’ recent review, especially his proposals for the creation of a Digital Copyright Exchange. His common sense, pragmatic approach to the licensing of digital music rights is exactly what our industry needs. Read more

In the UK, Professor Ian Hargreaves is currently leading an independent review for the government into how the intellectual property system can better drive growth and innovation. The issues being considered could have a major impact the way music will … Read more