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The union just confirmed that the new guidelines for transparent live performance will be implemented. I started this because I was tired of seeing my friends lose work to hidden tracks, so seeing this finally recognized feels incredible. Thank you for staying with me until we reached this result.

May 31, 2008

Promoting honesty in the use of recorded music in live productions

Promoting honesty in the use of recorded music in live productions

🏆 Won — 268 supporters Verified

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Started by Chris Craig 20 years, 4 months ago
1. INTRODUCTION The use of recorded music and digitised music devices in live productions and the use of playback by artists performing in TV programmes has become relatively commonplace. The Union recognises that there are occasions when logistical and/or economic reasons make it impractical to use musicians and singers playing and performing wholly live. The Union also recognises that a number of contemporary music genres have evolved from and rely upon the artful and creative use of recordings, we have many members who work with recordings and digitised sound in ways which are innovative, exciting and artistically valuable and the Union

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April 21, 2008

Seeing 250 people back this effort is overwhelming because I know firsthand how much the integrity of live music matters to the artists who pour their souls into every note. This feels like the first real step toward protecting the craft that defined my entire career.

Reached 250 supporters

April 20, 2008

Reached 100 supporters

March 17, 2006

March 15, 2006

Watching this signature count climb reminds me of how many of my friends have lost work to fake live performances. We need to hit one hundred names before I reach out to the venue managers. Please send this link to your colleagues who care about keeping music truly live.

6 Comments

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Kevin Lane
20 years ago Featured

Stop cheating the audience.

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Jenna Stewart
20 years ago Featured

YES. I want to see actual talent and real instruments. Tired of the canned tracks.

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Sarah Khan
20 years ago Featured

Sick of paying concert prices to watch someone lip sync and press play on a macbook. give us live music back

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David Day
20 years ago Featured

If i wanted to listen to the album i would stay home. honesty is the least they can do for the fans.

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Lisa Salazar
20 years ago Featured

exactly. if you cant sing or play it for real then you shouldnt be on stage. ruined the last show i went to when i realized the band wasnt even doing anything.

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Mark Conway
20 years ago Featured

its fraud plain and simple. keep it real or dont call it a live show.

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