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April 24, 2012
International Musicians Union Slams UMG's EMI Purchase
The FEDERATION OF INTERNATIONAL MUSICIANS has taken sides with European indie label trade group IMPALA by speaking out against the UMG's EMI takeover deal, reports CMU. The group's sentiments run counter to two American unions representing artists who … more »
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July 9, 2010
Dave Pomeroy Elected To AFM International Executive Board
The AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS International Executive Board met last week at the organization’s 98th convention in LAS VEGAS, where the new officers were elected. NASHVILLE bassist DAVE POMEROY, President of the NASHVILLE MUSICIANS … more »
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March 25, 2009
AFM Rep To Testify Before Congress
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA member BRUCE RIDGE is set to testify before the House Committee on Education and Labor’s hearing on The Economic and Employment Impact of the Arts and Music Industry on THURSDAY, … more »
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March 9, 2009
House Judiciary Hears From Pumpkins' Corgan
The Performance Rights Act (H.R. 848) takes center stage at 10a TOMORROW (3/10) at a hearing held by the House Judiciary Committee in WASHINGTON, D.C. at 2141 Rayburn House Office Building. SMASHING PUMPKINS leader BILLY CORGAN is set to testify, along … more »
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May 31, 2007
Music Execs Critical Of Chinese Market
Top executives from the world's major record labels expressed doubts THURSDAY about the Chinese market, questioning the country's media restrictions and its musicians' level of artistry, reports FORBES. In a panel discussion at a music conference in HONG … more »