musicFIRST, NAB Meet to Discuss Performance Right
17 November 2009
musicFIRST issued the following statement today after the conclusion of the first day of Hill-led discussions on the creation of a radio performance right for America's artists and musicians. The statement may be attributed to Jennifer Bendall, executive director of the musicFIRST Coalition.
"We appreciated the opportunity to sit down today with NAB for the first time to discuss creation of a radio performance right. Members of Congress and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer joined the meeting to encourage us to find common ground. We look forward to meeting again with NAB and radio industry stakeholders and reporting back to them on our progress. Artists, musicians and rights holders who bring music to life and listeners ears to the radio dial should be compensated for their work."


