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Younison & FAC welcome EU Commissions call to put artists at The heart of The changes at copyright law.
Posted by Kelvin on Nov 23, 2011 at 09:38
Younison and The Featured Artists Coalition (FAC) warmly welcome the recent speech by Neelie Kroes, Vice President of the EU Commission entitled “Who feeds the artist?” In it she points out that copyright enforcement isn’t working despite the millions of Euros spent on it, while most of the artists who create the copyright content are not being properly rewarded,. This is something the FAC has long argued for and discussed with Ms Kroes when they were invited to Brussels to present their views on the Digital Economy Act earlier this year.
Speaking at the Forum d'Avignon conference, Kroes said: "We need to go back to basics and put the artist at the centre, not only of copyright law, but of our whole policy on culture and growth. In times of change, we need creativity, out-of-the-box thinking: creative art to overcome this difficult period and creative business models to monetise the art. And for this we need flexibility in the system, not the straitjacket of a single model."
Commenting on The announcement, Kelvin Smits, head of Younison says:
"We are pleased to see Commissioner Kroes endorse many of our principles. Artists need a modern framework based on modern technological tools and ensures a fair, accountable and transparent remuneration system. We support Commissioner Kroes’s efforts in ensuring that the rights and the creative future of all artists, regardless of the stature, are protected"
FAC's co-chair Sandie Shaw added: “The FAC were so happy when Neelie asked to meet us personally to hear our views on the Digital Economy. Most artists are real fans of her no nonsense approach. We are whooping with joy that she has agreed with us that artists should be at the centre of an innovative fresh drive for the music industry. We have been left out of the discussions for so long and at last someone with the authority to make it happen has recognised that we have an essential creative central role to play in the future of music for both the fans and our fellow artists. It is a great reward for the FAC after all our considerable efforts this year. What a great Christmas present for struggling artists. Thank you Neelie. We love you!”.
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