The Copyright Society of the South to host Congressman Doug Collins, Sponsor of The Songwriter Equity Act

On Wednesday, March 19 the Copyright Society of the South, in conjunction with the Association of Independent Music Publishers, will host Doug Collins (R-Georgia), sponsor of The Songwriter Equity Act. The Congressman’s bill will allow a “rate court” to consider other royalty rates as evidence when establishing digital performance rates for songwriters and composers. It would also adapt a fair rate standard for mechanical reproduction. It is widely believed that this bill is an important first step toward modernizing the music licensing system. The program will start promptly at 2 pm with songwriters in the round , followed by Representative Collins’ remarks.  A reception will be held from 3:30 to 4 pm with refreshments provided by ASCAP, BMI and SESAC.

To learn more please visit:
http://www.ascap.com/playback/2014/02/action/songwriter-equity-act.aspx

Further resources:
Copyright Legislation: http://www.copyright.gov/legislation/
Congressman Doug Collins: http://dougcollins.house.gov/

 

 

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