Run by Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi (Presidenet) and Billy Harper (BoD). This forum will feature topics on a variety of subjects of interest to our members and non members. Not only ALL musicians of ALL genres are invited to attend, but also music educators, DJ’s, Hip Hop artists, music advocates, Union people, etc. according to #UnityInTheMusicCommunity.

Date: Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Venue: Wingspan Arts (Film Building, 630 9th Ave, between 44 & 45 St., Suite 602, NY, NY 10036)
Contact: 212-586-2330

Note: please sign in at the front desk. You must bring a government issued picture ID to be admitted into the building. Use code 1448# to unlock the door to the event space. And please come on time!

Agenda

1. Roger Blanc (BoD) will briefly discuss how MFM presents a novel platform for artists from historically separate musical traditions to join forces in pooling information, resources and political clout during an era which presents daunting challenges to all forms of professional musical activity.

2. A musicpreneur doesn’t wait for opportunity; he or she goes looking for it! Composer, producer, and founder of Teknofonic Recordings and MFM member Adam Reifsteck helps electronic musicians at all levels build their brands online so they can create a sustainable income, Sharing in the vision of MFM to advocate for music as a profession and valuing the importance of community, Adam will share his insight and experience on how he turned a passion for electronic music into a sustainable career.

3. Ken Hatfield (AC member) will report from his participation in the USCO (United States Copyright Office) roundtable on reform of section 512 of the DMCA  in Washington, DC.

3. Sohrab will inform about new developments of the Member Portal and the Members Directory.

Directions

Closest Train: A,C,E Trains to 42 St. (at 8 Av)
1,2,3 Trains to 42 St. Times Sq. (at Broadway, 7 Av)
N,Q,R,W, 7, S Shuttle Trains to 42 St. Times Sq. (at Broadway, 7 Av)

Closest Bus Stop: Take M11 Southbound (Downtown) on 9 Av
From Times Square: Take M42 Westbound, 1-2 long blocks to 9 Av Walk uptown on 9 Av about 2 1/2 blocks. Google Map