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The Ivors Academy signs up to Keychange pledge
We are pleased to have signed up to PRS Foundation's Keychange 50/50 pledge.
MEPs back Copyright Directive by large majority
We, the music creators of the UK, send a message of thanks and celebration for the European Copyright Directive that was voted in by the European Parliament today.
“You can be engaged in politics and not be Bono” – our Chair, Crispin Hunt, on the Copyright Directive vote
Ahead of the key vote in the European Parliament on the Copyright Directive today (March 26), our Chair, Crispin Hunt, spoke to Music Week about our lobbying effort.
European Authors’ Open Letter in Support of the Copyright Directive
The Academy was one of the 108 co-signatories of an open letter to MEPs urging them to support the Copyright Directive in their upcoming vote.
Open Letter to MEPs from Crispin Hunt, Chair
Chair of The Ivors Academy, Crispin Hunt, wrote an open letter to MEPs this week urging them to support the Copyright Directive.
Show your support for the Copyright Directive – Here’s how to get involved
As the Copyright Directive reaches the final few stages of its journey, it is crucial that creators continue to support the campaign to ensure this essential piece of new policy is adopted.
Europe for Creators launches new tools to counter Google’s unprecedented lobbying
Europe for Creators is launching a new website and a newsletter, as part of a renewed effort to counter Google’s massive disinformation campaign around Article 13 of the European Copyright Directive.
The Academy reacts to Sony’s acquisition of EMI Music Publishing
The creation of a behemoth entity threatens the ideal of a balanced, diverse and competitive marketplace.
BASCA, along with FAC, MMF, MPG and MU Launches Council of Music Makers
Whilst commending yesterday's EU Copyright Directive vote result, The UK Council of Music Makers (CMM) launches today, comprising of BASCA, the Featured Artist Coalition, the Music Managers Forum, the Music Producers Guild and the Musician’s Union.
