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This panel discussion will bring together professionals from the entertainment and technology fields to discuss the challenge of protecting digital art in a technological society and permitting the content to flow to the end user. Is emerging technology promoting piracy by providing cheap, easy access to video and music content? What recourse do copyright holders and artists have to protect their works from digital theft? What duplication rights do consumers have when they buy a CD or DVD? Internet and computer technology provide easy access to music and films, but is there a fair solution to the file download dilemma? Is there a “middle ground” that balances the rights of all?
This panel discussion will explore the challenges of protecting copyrighted content in the face of new recording technology, and offer insights into how to strike a balance between protecting recorded materials and promoting sales through technology.
Music and technology pioneer Thomas Dolby Robertson became known for his groundbreaking 1980s platinum-selling records and videos including "She Blinded Me With Science." He has played with David Bowie, Stevie Wonder, and Eddie Van Halen, and has received five Grammy award nominations. During the course of his 30-year career, Neil Portnow has become a leading figure in the music and recording industry relating both to music makers and marketers. He was appointed President of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences® (the Recording Academy®) in December of 2002.
Ken Hertz and his partners specialize in representing talent in the entertainment industries. The firm’s clients include Will Smith, Destiny’s Child, Beyonce Knowles, McDonalds, and Nickelodeon. Ken is a frequent speaker on entertainment, convergence and technology, and is currently an adjunct professor at USC School of Law. Bob Lefsetz's work can be seen in publications such as Details, the U.K.'s "Hit Sheet" as well as on Rhino.com, CelebrityAccess.com and VH1.com. Never boring, always entertaining, Lefsetz's insights are fueled by his stint as an entertainment business attorney, majordomo of Sanctuary Music's American division and consultancies to major labels.
While his most recent experience involves restructuring and consulting to technology companies, moderator Martin Pichinson’s history in the music industry includes helping major artists recreate and establish their careers including The Miracles, Lou Rawls and Bill Withers and helping build the solo careers of Nigel Olson (drummer for Elton John), Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks.
The evening’s special guest will be Felice Mancini who sang background vocals on her father’s (Henry Mancini) records starting at age 13. For the past seven years, she has been the Executive Director of The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation, serves on the board of the Henry Mancini Institute and is a writer member of ASCAP.
Make a Donation! Make a Difference!
This special Churchill Club evening will also support the work of The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation (MHOF). Inspired by the 1995 motion picture Mr. Holland’s Opus, MHOF supports music education and its many benefits through the donation of new and refurbished musical instruments to underserved K-12 school and community music programs nationwide. The Foundation has served over 550 music programs across the country, effectively helping more than 100,000 students. Go to www.mhopus.org/donate.htm to make a donation to the important work of MHOF.
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