Congress
WASHINGTON D.C. (CelebrityAccess) — The United States Congress is considering a multifaceted spending bill that could significantly impact the live entertainment industry. The ...
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Congress Poised To Help AM Radio While Ignoring Payments To Performers
(Hypebot) — Congress is poised to hand broadcasters a multi-million gift by guaranteeing a place for AM radio in every vehicle while ignoring ...
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Help Independent Tracks Succeed (HITS) Act Reintroduced In Congress
(Hypebot) — A bipartisan bill has been introduced in Congress designed to help independent musicians, technicians, songwriters, and producers by allowing them to ...
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The American Music Fairness Act Clears Key Committee, Paving The Way For A Vote By The Full House Of Representatives
WASHINGTON D.C. (CelebrityAccess) — The U.S. House Judiciary Committee has put its stamp of approval on the American Music Fairness Act (AMFA), clearing ...
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Brix Smith To Keynote The 2022 Association of Independent Festivals Congress
BRISTOL, UK (CelebrityAccess) — Musician Brix Smith will be interviewed as a keynote event at the 2022 Association of Independent Festivals Congress, which ...
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Spotify, Payola, And Steering Agreements Attract Congressional Attention
(Hypebot) — Pay-to-play/payola has often been an issue, but Spotify’s new “Discovery Mode” has attracted the attention of Congress. Guest post by Chris Castle of Music ...
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House Small Business Committee Presses The SBA On Venue Bailout Rollout
WASHINGTON D.C. (CelebrityAccess) — More than two months after Congress passed a $15 billion dollar relief measure aimed at the live events industry, ...
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NIVA Urges Congress To Support The RESTART & Save Our Stages Acts
WASHINGTON D.C. (CelebrityAccess) — With time to save the independent live events industry from extinction quickly dwindling, the National Independent Venue Association provided ...
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A Coalition Of Music Advocacy Groups Calls Out Congress For Possible Bailout Of The Radio Industry
WASHINGTON D.C. (CelebrityAccess) — A coalition of music industry advocacy groups have called out congress for what they describe as an unwarranted federal ...
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ASCAP, BMI, A2IM, Music Biz, RIAA, NMPA, Others Demand Congress Improve Aid Access For Musicians, Industry Workers
(Hypebot) — Top music and film organizations sent a joint letter to Congress that highlights the many ways that implementation of the CARES ...
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