JFM NEWS
STEVE GOLDING - Chairman, JACAP
The Interim Board of the new Jamaican Royalty Collecting Agency - JACAP {Jamaica Association of Composers, Authors and Publishers}, which replaces PRS {Performing Rights Society} who are in the process of leaving the island, has unanimously elected Musician, Songwriter / Composer, and Arranger, Steve Golding as its chairman. We anticipate wise and efficient leadership.
New minimum rates became effective on December 15, 1998. All members should contact their local offices for details.
INTER AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS
A Competition For Composers
This is sponsored by Sigma Alpha Iota [SAI] Philanthropies Inc. A competition for an original work for solo piano. The prize is a cash award of US$1000.00. Publication by C.F. Peters Corporation. The composer-judges: Eleanor Cory & Martin Mailman. Application Deadline - May 15, 1999.
Since 1948 the IAMA has been SAIs way of promoting contemporary composers of the Americas and their music. For complete guidelines and application forms, please contact Barbara Staton, Director IAMA at 10 Berkery Place, Alpine, NJ 07620-1079. Tel. 201-768-3868 Fax 201-768-3919
E-Mail: statons@nis.net.
Prior winners and students of Composer Judges are ineligible. SAI does not discriminate in matters of nationality, race, creed or sex.
JFM Meets JHTA
A meeting was held recently at the Terra Nova Hotel between JFM President, Desmond Young accompanied by Executive Member of the Cornwall Local, Randolph Charles and JHTA President Mr. James Samuels. Concerns were raised about emerging negative trends as it affects our members servicing the hotel circuit. The hiring of non-unionized amateurs only serves to downgrade the product and the displacement of entertainment workers especially by foreigners without work permit is illegal. A plan to address these concerns is being developed and we look forward to its implementation.
CONRTACTS
Be smart and use a contract approved by the JFM. It dose not matter the source or nature of the job, USE A CONTRACT AT ALL TIMES. Never be in a hurry to sign unless you fully understand the details. Always get a second opinion from YOUR UNION, never judge a book by its cover.
16th FIM CONGRESS
As representatives of GRM [FIMs Latin American and Caribbean Regional Group], we were invited to and participated in this congress held in Bern, Switzerland, October 9-11. This exercise was well coordinated and very informative in terms of Musicians experiences across the globe which was by no means surprising as we seem to function the same regardless of the status of our nations.
Some of the programs being developed in direct relations to the GRM touches: (a) the Musician legal status and his social protection (b) collective bargaining (c) collective management of intellectual property rights.
The very important matter of protecting the live impression which is being threatened by On-Tracks Performances. The definition for live shows is all live performance and consumer protection laws should reflect this. Of course, there are technical and economic reasons that one can bring to the argument, but one should carefully consider the social and cultural implications, as it impacts on the continuous motivation of our young people. To dilute the total live presentation only means profits to producers. It just amounts to fraud.
Other important issues, in relation to piracy, the relationship between Union and Collecting Societies, Digital Technology and Performers Rights,the implications of digital broadcasting and the general development of strategies to ensure that our collective rights as musicians are protected.
Dues - Reminder
Payment of dues is annual and the year represents a calendar year Jan. - Dec. Effective January 1, 1999 all members in arrears should make an effort to rectify this. Please do so promptly.
RECOMMENDED READING
Knowledge is POWER
This Business of Music
M. William Krasilovsky & Sidney Shemel
More About This Business Of Music
M. William Krasilovsky & Sidney Shemel
All You Need To Know About The Music Business
Donald S. Passman
Successful Artiste Management
Xavier M. Frascogna Jr.
H. Lee Hetherington
Hit Men
Fredric Dannen
You And The Music Business
John V. Mills
The Musicians Business And Legal Guide
Mark Halloran Esq.
The Record Industry Home Study Course
Mallory Earl
Everything Youd Better Know About The
Record Industry
Kashif
Important
International Contacts
Performing Artists Media Rights Association [P@MRA]
Address: Fourth Floor, 80 Borough High Street, London SE1 1LL.
Email: ark@pamra.org.uk Website: www.pamra.org.uk
Tel: 171-378-9720 Fax: 171-378-9715
International Federation of the Phonographic Industry [IFPI] Secretariat
Address: 54 Regent Street, London W1R 5PJ, UK
Email: info@ifpi.org
Tel: 44 171 878 7900 Fax: 44 171 878 7950
Phonographic Performance Limited [PPL]
Address: 1 Upper James Street,
London, W1R 3HG
Tel: 0171 354 1000 Fax: 0171 534 1111
GOOD MUSIC
BIG UP!
Bucaneer Da Opera
Mikey Spice Spice Rack
Black UhuruUnification
David Keane Triumph
Robert & Jenieve Bailey-Let Everything Be Known
Junior Tucker Brand New
Mikey Spice Reggae Max
United Force United Force
Frisco kid Finally
Bengy Myaz Time Together
Shalom Baby Ive Got News For You
Israel vibration Pay The Piper
Pam Hall-Magic
Pam Hall Bet You Dont Know
General DegreeBush Baby
Chris MacDonald Its Christmas
Richie Stephens - Winner
The Ambassadors Yuh Free Paper Bun
Grace Thrillers Merry Christmas
Tony Rebel Collectors Series 1 & 2
Beres Hammond-Collectors Series
Ras Shiloh Babylon Yuh Doom
Rocky Dawuni-Crusade
David Kirton Stranger
Jahmali-El Shaddi
Be professional in all you do and secure the right advice from the right source at all times. Practice is an on-going exercise in an artistes development. One love!