WASHINGTON, DC—Today (December 1, 2010), FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski announced an agenda for a December 21, 2010 meeting in which the commission will consider an “Open Internet Order” to preserve the internet as an engine for innovation, entrepreneurship and free expression.
The following statement is attributed to Casey Rae-Hunter, Communications Director and Policy Strategist for Future of Music Coalition (FMC), a national non-profit research, education and advocacy organization for musicians that supports the open internet via its artist-driven Rock the Net campaign.
“The two things that are most important to today’s musicians and creative entrepreneurs are innovation and access. Today’s announcement from Chairman Genachowski is an important step towards preserving that dynamic on the internet.
“For a decade, Future of Music Coalition has called for a straightforward internet framework that lets artists compete in a legitimate digital music marketplace alongside the biggest companies. Open access to the internet has led to tremendous innovations in the marketplace and inspired countless examples of creative enterprise.
“Whatever rules are ultimately adopted must be enforceable and include a roadmap for developing technologies such as wireless. It is our hope that the Commission will take the necessary steps to ensure that broadband technology remains accessible to musicians and creative entrepreneurs, regardless of its method of transmission.”
Rock the Net
http://futureofmusic.org/issues/campaigns/rock-net
Artist Voices (PDF)
http://futureofmusic.org/sites/default/files/NN_Glossy_2010.pdf
About Future of Music Coalition
Future of Music Coalition is a national non-profit education, research and advocacy organization that seeks a bright future for creators and listeners. FMC works towards this goal through continuous interaction with its primary constituency — musicians — and in collaboration with other creator/public interest groups.
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Future of Music Coalition is a national non-profit education, research and advocacy organization that seeks a bright future for creators and listeners. FMC works towards this goal through continuous interaction with its primary constituency — musicians — and in collaboration with other creator/public interest groups. More