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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Ohio's HB 563 would ban speculative ticketing, require all-in pricing, and stop fake reseller sites from using artists' names as bait. MAC is testifying in support today. 🔗 Check out the local coverage: rpst.in/RDwCS

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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

The real threat of AI lies with ownership, consent, clarity, and compensation. Fast Company breaks it down. Platforms, labels, and policymakers need to create real frameworks that put artists in control of their work and their livelihoods. 🔗 rpst.in/Lbf4a

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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

UMG is selling half its Spotify stake & artists are getting a share! This is how the industry should work. The music that gave Spotify its value was made by artists. They deserve to benefit when that value is realized. But we need to know more. Source: Billboard | rpst.in/XB0Wy

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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

100 years ago, the player piano sparked the same debates we're having about AI today: automation, artistry & fair pay. Scientific American breaks down the parallels between these two tech revolutions & what history says may happen next. 🔗 rpst.in/yoLvx

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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

The music industry has a women problem. Alicia Keys called out the 'good old boys' network in a recent interview with The Times. She built She Is The Music to fight it. Check out & support She Is The Music: rpst.in/mrZsO Read the full interview in The Times: rpst.in/LS5e2

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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Music attorneys are calling it "the Wild West." AI training rights are quietly appearing in record contracts, but the "opt-in" promises may not protect artists where it counts most. Understand what's changing, what's at stake, and what to do about it. 🔗 Billboard: rpst.in/IRv9H

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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

In a case brought by 33 states and D.C., federal jury has ruled that Live Nation & Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly. The verdict is significant, but the real impact will come as we enter the remedies phase. 🔗 rpst.in/b5IZM

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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Suno's copyright filter is defeated by: slowing a track in Audacity + adding white noise. That's it. Your song becomes someone else's AI cover and they can monetize it on streaming. 🔗 rpst.in/3dMxf

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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Maryland passed the PACE Act, setting clear limits on when rap lyrics can be used as criminal evidence. It now heads to Gov. Moore's desk. 820+ cases. Often targeting Black & Brown artists. This is long overdue. Read more from BMAC & SONA: rpst.in/l4UKb

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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

A fan paid $14K for concert tickets. Her seats got swapped to worse ones 40 min before showtime. She tried to sue StubHub and lost before it started. An arbitration clause voided her right to a class action. 🔗 rpst.in/kwFrm

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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

A new sticking point is holding up AI music deals: Can users share the songs they generate? Labels want to make sure there is control over distribution. Suno wants to keep this key product feature. Read more: rpst.in/4DcIY

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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

The HITS Act is now law. Independent musicians can deduct up to $150K in recording expenses for 2025. Studio time. Session players. Mixing. Mastering. Share with every creator & music professional you know! More from The Recording Academy: rpst.in/JPaZi

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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

It's the dinner skipped. The round not bought. The merch left on the table. The venue that closes. CA's AB 1720 caps resale at 10% above face value. The money stays in the room. Read more on the bill: rpst.in/znY9v

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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act has governed online copyright protection since 1998. But the Supreme Court's March 25 ruling in Cox v. Sony exposed critical gaps in how it protects music creators today. The DMCA: What it is. What it does. And where it falls short.

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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

SCOTUS made it harder to hold ISP's accountable for piracy. In Cox v. Sony, they ruled that ISP's can't be held liable unless they actively encourage it. 160K infringement notices. $1B jury verdict. And creators still lost. More from Copyright Lately: tinyurl.com/4a5r6d7a

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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

The fight for termination rights isn't over. In January, the landmark ruling in Vetter v. Resnik established that copyright law gives artists worldwide termination rights. Now, the major labels want the Supreme Court to reverse it. Read the full breakdown: tinyurl.com/yukf55yz

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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Lyrics are art. Not evidence. Maryland's Senate just passed the PACE Act with bipartisan support. The bill sets a legal standard for when creative expression can be used as evidence in court. It now moves to the Maryland House. Shoutout to the hard work done by Free Our Art on this bill! 🎉

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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

A North Carolina man pled guilty to using AI-generated tracks + bots to manipulate streaming platforms & collect millions in royalties. Platforms payout royalties from a shared revenue pool. When fraud enters the system, artists lose income. 🔗 Full story: tinyurl.com/5n6r586f

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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

In 2025, only 22% of artists booked at major U.S. music festivals were women. Book More Women is using data to demand better, launching new initiatives to move the industry from awareness to action. Learn more: tinyurl.com/2s4987kz

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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Musicians have filed a lawsuit claiming Google's Lyria 3 AI music model was trained using millions of copyrighted songs from YouTube. The kicker: Google own Content ID, the system artists use to protect their music on YouTube. Full article: tinyurl.com/y5mjpxbx

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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Last week, the Supreme Court declined to hear a major case on whether AI-generated art can be copyrighted. The decision leaves a lower-court ruling in place: Copyright requires human authorship. 🔗 More on the ruling: shorturl.at/9JBGQ

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Our CEO @keithkup.bsky.social says, “Foundation for American Innovation & @publicknowledge.bsky.social say ‘simple slogans posing as policy’ won’t protect artists. But after 1,300 words, it’s...clear they aren’t interested in protecting artists at all.” Read here: ipwatchdog.com/2026/03/11/r...

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A Response to Opposition of the ‘Stealing Isn’t Innovation’ Campaign

Just over a month ago, the Human Artistry Campaign launched the “Stealing Isn’t Innovation” campaign. “Big AI” published its response in late February, and it’s deeply unpersuasive.

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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

NEXT WEEK: MAC Executive Director, Ron Gubitz, will be speaking at SXSW! He'll be joining an incredible panel: Ella Yates (House Judiciary Committee), Dayna Frank (First Avenue Productions) & Tobi Parks (Tour Tech). schedule.sxsw.com/2026/events/PP115…

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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

MAC has joined a national coalition of music & live-entertainment organizations urging the Senate Commerce Committee to strengthen the TICKET Act (S.281). Learn more on the Fix the Tix letter: tinyurl.com/2xamy5ru

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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

A federal judge recently dismissed Salt-N-Pepa's bid to reclaim their master recordings, determining that a 'work for hire' clause in their contract made the label the legal creator of their work. Read more on the 'work for hire' exception: tinyurl.com/4dm3cnwa

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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Billboard breaks down how Noah Kahan ensured that tickets ended up in the hands of fans & at face value. He used Ticketmaster's identity check, via Persona, to block bots & the Face Value Exchange to keep resales at the original price. 🔗 rpst.in/5VHts

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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

At MAC, we continue to push for AI built on the Three C's: Consent, Compensation & Clarity. An open letter, "Say No To Suno", is calling attention to AI systems trained on artists' work without permission. Read the open letter via The Trichordist: rpst.in/LEcJ9

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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Touring has always been hard. Today, it's even harder. Rolling Stone outlines the industry's affordability crisis. When artists can't afford to tour, everyone loses. Fans. Venues. Local music scenes. 🔗 rpst.in/UEWy8

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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

#ByteDance’s release of Seedance 2.0 has sparked public criticism from the Copyright Alliance, SAG-AFTRA & the Motion Picture Association. At MAC, our position is firm. Any AI system must enshrine three core principles: Consent. Compensation. Clarity.

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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Billboard's Executive of the Decade, Jody Gerson, has spent her career at UMPG advocating for songwriters, protecting creative work & creating opportunities for women in music. When leaders fight for creators, the entire industry wins. 🔗 Read the full interview: rpst.in/Mp45z

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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

🎧 Streaming reshaped how we consume music. But royalty systems remains a maze of complexity that often leaves the creator last in line. The Wall Street Journal examines how royalty accounting actually works today. 🔗 Read The Full Article: rpst.in/85N3N

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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

The ticketing issue isn't about one company or one decision. It's a broken system built on competing incentives & a booming resale market. GQ breaks down what drives up costs & complicates access for fans & artists alike. 🔗 Read the full article: rpst.in/Sv4Eo

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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Today, New York officially joined the fight for fair ticketing. New amendments have been introduced to cap resale prices at the original face value. The momentum is shifting, with proposed legislation from MA, WA, D.C., TN, WI, CA & NY. 🔗 rpst.in/jE4li

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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

California lawmakers have introduced the "Fans First Act" aimed at capping ticket resale prices. Unchecked resale practices have driven prices beyond reach, shutting out fans & undermining artists' connection to their audiences. 🔗 Read more: rpst.in/fLt79

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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Last week, Backline announced #BLINE, the first-ever 24/7 mental health & crisis support line specifically for the music industry. Ready to talk? Call 855-BLINE99 or text 254-639 Learn more at rpst.in/WG4Yd

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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Congratulations to MAC board members Irving Azoff and Coran Capshaw on being named to the Billboard 2026 Power 100. Their leadership continues to shape the music industry and strengthen our fight for artists' rights. 🔗 Full List Here: rpst.in/5JSOA

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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

🎉 MAC members honored for their incredible artistry! HUGE congratulations to Billie Eilish, FINNEAS & MAG for their #Grammy win! 👏 👏 to the rest of last night's winners (and future MAC members)!

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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Washington State is is holding a public hearing on SB 6175, which bans speculative tickets, caps resale prices & cracks down on deceptive URLs. The legislation is a necessary shield against the predatory practices that hurt working artists & rip off dedicated fans.

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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

🏛 The Senate Commerce Subcommittee is holding an important hearing today to examine ticketing practices in the live music industry. Key stakeholders are scheduled to testify regarding market practices, transparency & fan protections. 🔗 rpst.in/0YV10

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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Copyright isn't just paperwork. It's power. When protections fail, artists pay the price. From economic impact to legal protection, creative rights shape the future of music. MAC is working to strengthen protections, hold infringers accountable, and build an industry where artists thrive.

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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

In a landscape of shifting royalty rates and AI-driven tech, understanding the basics of copyright isn't just for lawyers—it's for every creator who hits "record." MAC is on the front lines to ensure these protections remain ironclad in D.C. and beyond.

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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Tickets aren't commodities. They're access to art. A cap on resale prices allows fans to resell tickets they can't use without enabling the price gouging that has come to define the secondary market. That's why bills like WI SB580 matter. Fair prices. Real access. Fans first.

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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Wisconsin lawmakers hear SB 580 - a bill to cap ticket resale prices, boost pricing transparency, and protect artists & fans. It is a critical step toward fairness in live music, preventing scalpers from profiting off artists & venues and pricing out real fans.

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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

🚨 LEGAL VICTORY: A win for artist rights. The Fifth Circuit has ruled in the case of Vetter v. Resnik: Artists can reclaim worldwide rights via copyright termination laws. This is what progress looks like.

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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

MAC board President, Jordan Bromley, offers Billboard his take on what's coming in 2026. From AI as a creative tool to the reality that fans ultimately decide what endures, the industry must embrace the inevitable evolution. 🔗 Read more: rpst.in/NzHC6

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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Rolling Stone's Culture Council just dropped their 2026 industry predictions & #AI is going to be a major player! From AI rules to fan participation to expanding discovery platforms, the industry is changing fast. 🔗 Full Article: rpst.in/UFKmv

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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

We're stepping into #2026 with a clear vision: stronger protections, more transparency & a fairer industry for every artist. ✨ Here's to the music yet to be made & the victories yet to be won.

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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

🎧 Every year has a soundtrack. The song you played on repeat. The lyrics that hit at exactly the right moment. The music that turned ordinary days into memories. Music doesn't just mark time - it holds it. Let's give the creators their flowers. 🌺

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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

As we close out the year, we're celebrating the artists, advocates & allies who show up to keep music alive. Your work shapes culture, builds community & inspires change. Thank you! ✨ We're wishing our entire community a restful & restorative holiday season.

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Music Artists Coalition @musicartistsco.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

In a recent Billboard conversation, Prophet (Co-Founder & President, BMAC) addressed the urgent reality of AI-generated music & why artists must have a seat at the table NOW. Watch the full interview on Billboard. 🔗 rpst.in/Ds8FD

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