Music Advocacy Day 2024: Key Issues Recording Academy Members Are Fighting For

The Recording Academyhas set a new milestone with its Music Advocacy Day, gathering a record-breaking 2,130 participants, and surpassing the previous registration record set in 2016.

As the nation's largest grassroots effort of its kind, Music Advocacy Day unites Academy members with congressional representatives to address critical issues facing the music community. Now in its tenth year, the event's impact continues to grow.

On October 1, Recording Academy members across 47 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico will meet with their congressional representatives to discuss the challenges and opportunities in the music industry. The event aims to bring key issues directly to the lawmakers' attention, driving policy change that supports artists and creators.

This year's anticipation was amplified by the announcement of eight-time GRAMMY winner Mark Ronsonas the event's Artist Ambassador. In a letter to Academy members, Ronson highlighted the rapid changes in the music industry and the need for proactive advocacy. He wrote, "The music industry is changing faster than ever, and with those changes come challenges - whether it's navigating the impact of artificial intelligence or tackling the issues surrounding live event ticketing. But these challenges are also our opportunities to shape the future of music… Now, on Music Advocacy Day, we can build on the progress we've made and speak with our Congressional leaders at home in our local communities to ensure they hear our concerns."

Adding to the momentum, the House of Representatives introduced their version of the NO FAKES Act on September 12, following the Senate's introduction of the companion bill in July. This Academy-endorsed legislation aims to create a national standard for protecting creators' likenesses from the unauthorized creation of digital replicas by artificial intelligence.

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The NO FAKES Act's introduction in both the House and Senate marks a historic milestone for artists' rights, setting the stage for an AI ecosystem that safeguards and empowers creators. During Music Advocacy Day, participating members will urge their Congressional representatives to support the bill and highlight the importance of protecting artists from AI misuse.

"The Recording Academy is thrilled to celebrate the introduction of the NO FAKES Act in the House," said Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy. "Alignment with the Senate on this bill represents an important step in the bipartisan, bicameral effort to establish a federal right of publicity that will protect artists, creators, and all Americans in this new era of technology. We will continue to advocate for music creators by collaborating with Congress to pass this landmark bill into law."

With only a few months left in the 118th Congress, Music Advocacy Day aims to be a pivotal moment for advancing legislation like the NO FAKES Act. In addition to this, Academy members will advocate for policies that strengthen the live event ticket marketplace, promote music tourism, and support other pro-music policies.

In the lead-up to Music Advocacy Day, registrants have already been called into action. They have been sending emails to their Senators and Congressmembers, urging them to co-sponsor the NO FAKES Act. Additionally, in honor of National Voter Registration Day on September 19, the Recording Academy partnered with Headcount - a non-partisan organization that uses the power of music to promote democratic engagement - to encourage participants to check their voter registration status and prepare for upcoming elections.

You can register to vote, update registration information, and confirm your registration atHeadcount.

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