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| In the face of growing industry concern over the unprotected MP3
digital distribution format, the group is aiming to guide an
inter-industry effort to protect music in all existing and emerging
digital formats through all delivery channels, according to a prepared
statement released this week. |
| Paul Brindley said: The Internet offers a fantastic means for new music to
find and build its audience, by-passing the traditional music industry
consolidation. But we need to be sure that musicians, composers and
artists/managers are sufficiently well informed in order to take maximum
advantage of the new opportunities.
Nick Cad said: Convergence is the word of the new millennium.
Technologies are rapidly being integrated into lifestyle experiences and
products that will become seamless additions to living. Digital audio is
leading that convergence. Consumer-electronics giants and content owners will
need to re-evaluate their positions as the normal rules of business dont
apply.
David Phillips said: New technologies bring new mythologies. In the interests
of calming hysteria its time to explode the myth that MP3 technology is an
illegal threat to the music industry. The illegal exploitation of intellectual
property is quite wrong. Any attempt to link it intrinsically with MP3 does a. |
| In development for nearly a year, SDMI will facilitate a marketplace
for the delivery of music in the digital era and enhance the listener
experience for consumers, continues the statement. It will answer
consumer demands for accessibility while ensuring copyright protection
for creativity, as well as enable technology, consumer electronics, and
music companies to build successful businesses. |
| Digital Music in the New Millennium, will be held at the Institute of
Contemporary Arts, London, UK on Wednesday 5 July 2000 starting at 1.30 p.m.
Tickets are £10.00 and can only be obtained direct from Institute of
Contemporary Arts on 020 7930 3647. |
