CANCELED: PROs, Policy, and the Live Music Economy

Event ID: PP1150703

Wed, Mar 18, 2026 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Venue: Capitol Ballroom FGH (Downright Austin)

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Summary

An exploration of recent federal policy and U.S. Copyright Office activity addressing the growing number of Performing Rights Organizations (PROs) in the United States and the implications for the live music ecosystem. We will discuss how the current licensing structures and royalty distribution practices impact creators and live music licensees. The conversation will also examine opportunities for collaboration among PROs, creators, and licensees to improve licensing policy, increase transparency, and ensure a more efficient and equitable framework for licensing live performances.

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