definition for: #fairtrademusic

These are the five Fair Trade Music Principles put forward by the Music Creators Alliance 1. New music business models must be built on principles of fair and sustainable compensation for music creators. 2. We seek the adoption of international standards to ensure fair, efficient, and transparent management of our rights with appropriate representation for music creators in decision-making processes. 3. We advocate for the universal adoption of recapture of copyright provisions, in a time frame no greater than 35 years, such as is currently available to songwriters and artists in the United States. 4. We are committed to sustaining independent entities that educate, advocate for, and provide knowledgeable support for music creators, including aspiring songwriters, composers and artists. 5. Free expression is essential.