Brit Artists Form Coalition "to have a strong collective voice"

A new organization, the Featured Artists’ Coalition launched last week in Manchester, UK to campaign for the protection of performers’ and musicians’ rights. Formed by some of the best-known names in music, the Coalition will give artists the voice they need to argue for greater control over their music.

Brian Message, co-manager of Radiohead and Kate Nash said: “It is time for artists to have a strong collective voice to stand up for their interests. The digital landscape is changing fast and new deals are being struck all the time, but all too often without reference to the people who actually make the music. Just look at the recent print MoU (Memo of Understanding) on file-sharing between labels, government and the Internet Service Providers. Artists were not involved. The Featured Artists’ Coalition will help all artists, young and old, well-known or not, drive overdue change through the industry in their interests and those of fans.”