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FTMI Submits comments to US Copyright Royalty Board regarding Phonorecords V

10 Aug 2026

Comments of Fair Trade Music International in opposition to the proposed Subpart B settlement Docket No. 25-CRB-0013-PR (2028–2032) Fair Trade Music International respectfully submits this statement as a non-participant in the proceeding referenced above. Founded in 2014, Fair Trade Music…

MCNA demands greater protections in GenAI settlements and licensing agreements

14 Nov 2025

// Industry News

Statement of The Music Creators North America (MCNA) Coalition Demanding Greater Protections of Music Creator Rights in GenAI Settlements and Licensing Agreements New York. November 13, 2025–The Music Creators North America (MCNA) coalition serves as the collective voice of the…

Indie music creators led by SGA, SCL and MCNA demand fairness in generative AI industry negotiations

10 Jun 2025

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Music week in NYC kicks off with a bang. The Songwriters Guild of America, the Society of Composers & Lyricists, and Music Creators North America (led respectively by music creators Rick Carnes, Ashley Irwin and Eddie Schwartz), have released a…

New U.S. Chamber Report Reveals IP Boosts U.S. Economy, Drives Job Growth

09 Apr 2025

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It’s popular amongst some champions of the often misinterpreted “fair use” doctrine to refer to copyright as some type of tax. An outdated system that stifles creation. We should remember however that copyright was developed specifically to drive innovation, creativity…

FTMI joins NYS legal panel on foreign music publishing and neighboring rights

04 Nov 2024

// FTMI News

On Friday 1 November, FTMI advisory board member, Charlie Sanders, participated in New York State Bar Association’s panel on foreign music publishing and neighboring rights. Representing FTMI, the Songwriters Guild of America and Music Creators North America, Charlie was joined by…

FTMI partners express support for MLC improvement comments

03 Sep 2024

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Coalition of independent US and global songwriters and composers expresses thanks and support to representative Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI) for his letter urging improvements to the US Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) September 3, 2024, Washington, DC : The Songwriters Guild of…

Upcoming S.A.C. educational seminar explains “Who Gets What”

29 Aug 2024

// Industry News

Our colleagues at the Songwriters Association of Canada are holding a seminar on music creator remuneration on the 18 September. Enrollment is free to S.A.C. members but the session is also open to non-members for a small ticket fee. The…

Grammy-winning songwriter Tiffany Red on the battle for equitable publishing

21 Feb 2024

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“There are people with Grammys and plaques that can’t pay their rent … it means nothing.” In a video released on 19 February, Grammy-winning songwriter Tiffany Red laid out yet another challenge facing independent music creators today. During the 15…

Canadian government urged to protect music creators when regulating AI

15 Dec 2023

// Industry News

Our colleagues at the Songwriters Association of Canada (S.A.C.) and the Screen Composers Guild of Canada (SCGC) have joined other signatories in urging the Canadian Government to adopt principles that prioritize the rights of music creators when regulating AI. These…

FTMI Partners submit Generative AI comments to US Copyright Office

07 Dec 2023

// Campaigns

North American music creators have submitted comments to the United States Copyright Office regarding its latest discussion on Generative Artificial Intelligence. The comments were made by FTMI partner organizations Music Creators North America (MCNA), the Songwriters Guild of America (SGA)…

North America

FTMI Submits comments to US Copyright Royalty Board regarding Phonorecords V

MCNA demands greater protections in GenAI settlements and licensing agreements

Indie music creators led by SGA, SCL and MCNA demand fairness in generative AI industry negotiations

New U.S. Chamber Report Reveals IP Boosts U.S. Economy, Drives Job Growth

FTMI joins NYS legal panel on foreign music publishing and neighboring rights

FTMI partners express support for MLC improvement comments

Upcoming S.A.C. educational seminar explains “Who Gets What”

Grammy-winning songwriter Tiffany Red on the battle for equitable publishing

Canadian government urged to protect music creators when regulating AI

FTMI Partners submit Generative AI comments to US Copyright Office

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