IMC has complied a list of resources which will be updated regularly. It contains measures from governments and other policy-makers and initiatives from the sector.
COVID-19 News Updates
Music Workers Alliance Petition
At the outbreak of COVID-19, MWA asked for much needed government relief for ALL gig economy workers and are now calling for economic justice for content creators in the digital marketplace.
SIAE Emergency Measures
Press Release on SIAE emergency measures.
BMI A message from BMI President & CEO Mike O’Neill regarding Royalty Payments
A message from BMI President & CEO Mike O'Neill regarding Royalty Payments.
ASCAP A Message from Beth Matthews: Impact of COVID-19 on ASCAP Royalties
A Message from Beth Matthews to ASCAP members.
Future of Culture and Creative Sectors in Post COVID-19 Europe
Article from the European Cultural Foundation. The cultural and creative sectors are among the most severely impacted by the pandemic crisis according to preliminary estimates by Eurostat, the COVID-19 crisis may affect about 7.3 million cultural and creative jobs...
Music Venue Trust
Music Venue Trust is calling on the music industry, cultural sector and the UK’s most successful musicians to come together to create a £1 million fighting fund to prevent the permanent closure of hundreds of Grassroots Music Venues across the UK.
Mayor of London working with Music Venue Trust and others, launches fund to support London’s at risk culture
The Mayor is working with the Music Venue Trust, the LGBTQ+ Venues Forum, the Creative Land Trust and BFI to help venues and artists across the capital through the new Culture at Risk Business Support Fund.
SACEM launching emergency measure for members
On Thursday, March 26, the Sacem board of directors adopted a plan with emergency measures to assist and accompany authors, composers and publishers of music. It includes a rescue fund, exceptional advances on royalty payments, and a reinforcement of the support...
Make Music Day NAMM Foundation
Despite the uncertainty of COVID-19, the Make Music Day will still be happening on June 21. Unlike traditional music festivals, Make Music Day is an open invitation for everyone to make music anywhere and everywhere. Join one of the online Make Music Day initiatives...