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meet the
EUROPEAN MUSIC
BUSINESS TASK FORCE II
and their ways to boost the European music market , work towards fairness in the European music sector and develop a stronger, more sustainable, and transnational music industry within Europe.

Meet the EMBTF  VOL. II

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Alex Ter Horst

Utrecht, the Netherlands

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Erica Romero Pender

Seville, Spain

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Julian Krohn

Berlin, Germany

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Katharin Ahrend

Berlin, Germany

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Misia Furtak

Poznań/Warsaw, Poland

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Timurs Tomsons

Liepāja, Latvia

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Dorotėja Būdaitė

Vilnius, Lithuania

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Grace Goodwin

Liverpool, United Kingdom

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Katarina Madsen

Copenhagen, Denmark

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Marta Sampaio

Porto, Portugal

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Sam Malik

Oldham, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

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Yasmina Elkak

Valencia, Spain

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MANIFESTOS
DON’T DO S***!

So here’s ours...
On top of declaring, we take action.
So can you.

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How to Bridge and Empower

the EU music scene.

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FAIRNESS

AS AN OVERARCHING

VALUE FOR THE EMBTF

Fairness in the European music sector is fundamental to the sustenance and vitality of this cultural realm. At its essence, fairness revolves around the acknowledgment and appreciation of the value inherent in musical expression. It necessitates a deep understanding and recognition of the labor, creativity, and skill invested by musicians, composers, producers, and other professionals in the music industry.

Thus, fairness in the European music sector transcends mere recognition of value; it entails active efforts to diversify and democratize the industry, making it more inclusive and accessible for all stakeholders. By embracing diversity, we not only celebrate the richness of musical expression but also address historical inequalities and power imbalances within the sector.

Diversifying the European music industry is essential for fostering fairness and inclusivity.

It involves dismantling barriers to entry and creating pathways for underrepresented voices to thrive. By supporting marginalized and neglected musicians, as well as acknowledging the importance of environmental sustainability (including nature), we reshape power dynamics, redistributing influence and resources more equitably.

 

Moreover, fostering transparent connections within the music sector promotes fairness by promoting accountability and trust. Transparent communication and collaboration enable fairer negotiations and transactions, ensuring that all parties involved are informed and empowered.

Central to fairness is the imperative to compensate music professionals appropriately and consistently, aligning with their status as skilled practitioners. This entails not only recognizing the tangible outputs of their work, such as recordings, performances, and compositions but also valuing the intangible aspects, such as artistic vision, innovation, and emotional resonance.

Moreover, fairness in the European music sector extends beyond mere remuneration; it encompasses broader considerations of sustainability and the retention of specialized skills and knowledge. Recognizing and fairly compensating music professionals not only fosters their continued engagement but also ensures the preservation and transmission of expertise across generations. This brings us to bridging the knowledge gap, which is another crucial aspect of advancing fairness in the European music sector. Providing musicians and industry professionals with the necessary skills and tools for greater independence enhances their agency and autonomy. By democratizing access to information and resources, we empower individuals to navigate the complexities of the industry and advocate for their rights and interests effectively.

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Demystifying the commercial world and the sync industry is paramount in promoting fairness and leveling the playing field for emerging artists and independent professionals. Introducing new players to these realms and providing insights into their workings cultivates a more inclusive and equitable environment. By breaking down barriers to entry and fostering a more inclusive ecosystem, we empower a diverse range of voices to participate and thrive in the music sector.

In summary, embracing diversity, promoting transparency, bridging knowledge gaps, and demystifying industry practices are all integral to advancing fairness in the European music sector. By actively working towards these goals, we create a more equitable and inclusive environment where all stakeholders can contribute, collaborate, and flourish.

As much as we are focused on the music realm this can be translated to both the cultural and creative sector and to all types of working relationships.
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How do we implement the values into our projects?

By developing innovate music exchange strategies between EU countries

By facilitating sync camps for  producers and artists with brands and other partners

By making the music business language more comprehensible

By creating databases of projects supporting gender equality in music

By developing solutions to make classical venues more inclusive and sustainable

By developing global platforms for independent collectives

By developing educational programmes for independent music professionals and middle-class musicians

By providing training and resources to aspiring female and non-binary track producers

By developing tailor made coaching programmes to empower music artists

Some of our PROJECTS
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What they further entail

transparency

Striving for transparent communication and collaboration to enable fairer negotiations and transactions

empowerment

Ensuring that all parties involved are informed and empowered

educatiON

Providing musicians and industry professionals with the necessary skills and tools for greater independence, their agency and autonomy

insight

Deep understanding and recognition of the labor, creativity, and skill invested by musicians, composers, producers, djs, promoters, and other professionals in the music industry

KNOWLEDGE

Democratizing access to information and resources we empower individuals to navigate the complexities of the industry and advocate for their rights and interests effectively

RECOGNITION

Not only recognizing the tangible outputs of work, such as recordings, performances etc but also valuing the intangible aspects, such as artistic vision, innovation, and emotional resonance

Inclusion

Breaking down barriers to entry and fostering a more inclusive ecosystem to empower a diverse range of voices to participate and thrive in the music sector

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