"District Advocate is a way to ensure my voice is heard" –Conversations In Advocacy #61
Attention Recording Academy members: registration opened today for the sixth annual District Advocate day scheduled for Oct. 2! Each year, District Advocate mobilizes Academy members to amplify their voices in the fight for creators' rights across the U.S. by meeting with their local congressional representatives in the largest grassroots advocacy movement for music.
Recording Academy members: click here to register for District Advocate 2019
Not a Recording Academy member? You can still participate in District Advocate day by contacting your local lawmakers using the Music Advocacy Action Tool and supporting music creators on social media. Every voice matters!
Non-members: sign up to amplify your voice for District Advocate 2019
"Building relationships in Congress to further progress for music creators is critical," one Academy member said. "There is a personal connection made at District Advocate day… that makes our meetings memorable and unique."
Change is what you make it. Last year, More than 1,500 music creators raised their voices on District Advocate day and played an integral role in the passage of the Music Modernization Act. But this is only the beginning. There is much more work to be done.
For instance, lawmakers are currently considering the Copyright Alternative Small Claims Enforcement (CASE) Act, would create a copyright small claims court that would help independent music creators protect their work. There is also an ongoing battle to establish a performance right for sound recordings, maintain and increase funding for the arts and music education, and ensure fair compensation for songwriters. Now is the perfect time to join our voices and make a difference.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Calling all <a href="https://twitter.com/RecordingAcad?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RecordingAcad</a> members! We're excited to be kicking off registration for the 6th annual <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DistrictAdvocate?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DistrictAdvocate</a> day, Oct. 2nd!<br><br>Let YOUR local representative know that those who create music deserve to be paid fairly. Learn more: <a href="https://t.co/Rjzz4e9V7g">https://t.co/Rjzz4e9V7g</a> <a href="https://t.co/75UOwT2Ich">pic.twitter.com/75UOwT2Ich</a></p>— GRAMMY Advocacy (@GRAMMYAdvocacy) <a href="https://twitter.com/GRAMMYAdvocacy/status/1159852291597504512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
"The Recording Academy provided very clear and concise direction for us," another member said. "This made our chat with the Congressman flow easily and quickly for a positive experience."
For more information about District Advocate 2019, and to sign up as a member or non-member, visit our Advocacy page.
Be A District Advocate: Stand Up and Support Music Creators' Rights
