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I think that people saying the musicians where exp...

2008-07-07T23:48:00.000+10:00

I think that people saying the musicians where exploited is extremely narrow minded. As it has all ready been stated the musicians all volunteered to play at the event and I honestly don't think any of the musicians who preformed on the day saw not being paid as that much of an issue. The massive amount of exposure and the chance to play to open audiences were their incentives.

Paul,I have pasted below my comments I wrote in re...

2008-07-02T17:05:00.000+10:00

Paul,

I have pasted below my comments I wrote in response to your submissions, which regardless of the Fete de la Musique context are valid issues of concern in relation to performance rights and attitudes to performers in Australia in general.

"I write in support of Dr Paul Draper for publicly raising the important issue regarding the absence of performance fees for last

it is horrifying that the attitude still exists, a...

2008-06-29T16:44:00.000+10:00

it is horrifying that the attitude still exists, and there are organizations still profiteering from this form of exploitation. In an industrial relations context ( and as a practising and performing musician - or monkey - that IS what we are speaking about) it has got to be illegal. I was never aware that even during the workchoices debacle, one could sign away ones right to payment. That

Paul,This is an issue that gets under my skin, you...

2008-06-29T14:51:00.000+10:00

Paul,

This is an issue that gets under my skin, you may recall me getting on my soapbox a little bit during the final panel at the Createworld Conference last year on this very issue. It is something that is constantly put on performers to "do their civic duty" while everyone else involved get their fees or wages. Retailers also get the benefit of this as you point out. This is an issue

I cannot confess I know much about Fête de la Musi...

2008-06-29T11:36:00.000+10:00

I cannot confess I know much about Fête de la Musique as until very recently I had not heard about much about it. I was surprised to find out that no musicians were being paid. I can understand community & amateur groups performing free of charge as this is part of the rich fabric of our society, however I was perplexed regarding the up & comers & the seasoned professionals performing without

Interesting the way stories are told, from many pe...

2008-06-29T09:38:00.000+10:00

Interesting the way stories are told, from many perspectives. There are many emails I have received form working musicians, but I think this story told by the BCC's 'Terms and conditions - performer participation' tells the most revealing story:

http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC:BASE:2082572626:pc=PC_3114

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