What: Talking Copyright: Reflecting On A 300 Year History & The Music Industry.
In Association with University Of Westminster’s Centre For Black Music Research.
A debate and talk on Copyright, its 300 year History and the Music Industry is aimed at Music industry, Media and Law students, lecturers and practitioners, who determine the vote on topics of discussion:
a) Are today’s copyright laws robust enough for an Internet age?
b) Copyright Awareness: Have we lost the fight to win the hearts & minds of the youths – tomorrow’s consumers?
The Panellists will lead a factually-rich discussion covering these hot topics from Different perspectives including History, landmark cases, causes célèbre, ‘good’ and ‘bad’ copyright stories/policies and more!
Panellists include:Kienda Hoji (lawyer/head of Uni. Of Westminster commercial music), David Stopps (MMF UK & International copyright & related rights director), Pauline Henry (ex-Chimes singer/IP consultant), Dave Laing (researcher/lecturer), Ben Challis (lawyer/lecturer), and Kwaku (BMC)
When: Tuesday June 15, 6.30-8.30pm
Where: University Of Westminster (The Old Cinema), 309 Regents Street, London W1B 2UW
Cost: Free, but Pre-booking is necessary.
To book: editor@britishblackmusic.com
For More Information: www.britishblackmusic.com