SoundExchange & musicFIRST: Your Advocacy Voice in Washington.
At the core of SoundExchange is a principle: Music creators deserve to be paid fully and fairly for their work. That is why SoundExchange vigorously advocates for music creators on Capitol Hill, so their voices are heard by the lawmakers responsible for the rules that govern the industry. SoundExchange is a driving force within the musicFIRST Coalition that is pressing for the passage of the landmark American Music Fairness Act to end the decades-long injustice of music creators being denied payment when their music is played on FM/AM radio. With your help, the musicFIRST Coalition can win this fight for music fairness on Capitol Hill! Action Center | musicFIRST Coalition
Featured Speaker:
Marc Rucker, Manager of Industry Engagement
Marc Rucker serves as Industry Engagement Manager within the Brand Marketing and Industry Engagement group at SoundExchange. Based in Nashville, Marc is responsible for establishing and building key artist, management, and content owner relationships. He helps raise the profile of SoundExchange in the music industry and deepen creator engagement in Nashville and beyond. Marc is a passionate ally to the creative community. He has been embedded in the Nashville music scene for 13 years, with experience in artist management, business management, and publishing. Before joining SoundExchange, he managed the careers of multiple successful recording artists. He helped co-found Young Entertainment Professionals, where he currently remains on the Board of Directors. To improve the bridge between sports and music, he has consulted on live entertainment in major sports venues, including Baltimore’s Camden Yards, and participated in Rumble on The Row, a charity boxing match.