The creative industries are one of the UK’s greatest exports. Our wonderful music, musicians and creativity are at risk if government continue to side with AI and big tech.

The message is simple - #MakeItFair

'It would smash a hole in the moral right of creators to present their work as they wish'
A powerful letter from Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Andrew-Lloyd Webber and other giants of the arts. Government can't afford to let AI steal our copyright: www.thetimes.com/comment/lett...

The UK already has gold-standard copyright laws. If government let AI companies bypass this to train their models, our creative industries will be dismantled.

For the future of music and all creativity, we urge government to #MakeItFair 🎶

Only a few hours left to get your response submitted for government's vital consultation on AI and Copyright.

No matter how short your response is, it's crucial that you have your say. Our guidance can help you make the deadline 👇
www.ism.org/news/ai-copy...

Is This What We Want?

Over 1000 musicians have come together to release a silent album protesting the UK government’s proposed changes to copyright law. This is the harsh reality we face if AI companies are allowed to steal our music.

isthiswhatwewant.com

Find our guidance on the consultation here: www.ism.org/news/ai-copy...

Read this conversation with Baroness Kidron and then visit our website for guidance to help you respond to the government's AI and Copyright consultation. Protect your rights and take action. We will be running an emergency webinar on the consultation next week.

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This sounds tedious, but it is v impt. Govt is threatening to dismantle copyright and give tech companies free access to what you have created so that the machines can ingest your work and exploit it without payment. Make your voice heard and respond NOW. Say no. @ism-music.bsky.social

At a recent Women and Equalities Committee session on Misogyny in music, ISM CEO @dannetts.bsky.social called for legislative change and a shift in culture to combat discrimination and harassment in the music sector.

www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/women-m...

The current government is very keen on growing the economy.

Last week ISM Chief Executive
@dannetts.bsky.social gave a speech that explored 3 key policy areas for growth in the creative industries – Brexit, arts education and AI - and assessed how things are going 🧵

This matters. You need to do this @ism-music.bsky.social

The FFT Education Datalab reported in March 2024 that ‘Pupils in schools with the most disadvantaged populations were least likely to take music or performing arts...and they were also most likely to be in a school where these qualifications [at KS4] weren’t available to them

Nick Gibb and Michael Gove have claimed that Labour’s plans in the children’s wellbeing and schools bill are ‘educational vandalism’. This is despite them overseeing 14 years of decline for music in schools 🧵

🔊 #NowPlayingashtag/NowPlaying" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#NowPlaying on BBC Radio 3's #InTune

Benjamin Britten, Nicky Spence & Dylan Perez:
🎵 The Larky Lad (Who are these children, Op 84)

#radio3 #BBCRadio3 #BenjaminBritten #NickySpence #DylanPerez

Looking forward to the private screening of Maria tonight. Just bumped in to the wonderful Nicky Spence and Sarah Connolly. Should be a fun night @ism-music.bsky.social

Seasons greetings to all musicians working over the festive break. Hope you manage to get some rest. See you in the new year from everyone @ism-music.bsky.social

And I am listening to the fabulous Sugarbabes. What more do you need when cooking

Thought I would try out Bluesky with a post. Great piece in @thetimes.com on Saturday in praise of the creative industries by Max Hastings. Worth a read between wrapping presents