From physical to virtual mobility Seminar on copyright in the live performance sector

On 15 June, Pearle* (Performing Arts Employers Associations League Europe) organizes a seminar on copyright obstacles and solutions in the live performance sector. The seminar will focus on mobility linked to copyright matters on two counts: classic mobility such as touring and digital mobility in the online world.

Session 1: Touring of productions (15h15 - 16h)

In today’s world, mobile live performance organisations have to deal with national fragmentation of copyright law and are confronted to increasing administrative burdens when trying to clear the rights for a production to be presented abroad. This session will discuss these problems encountered in the context of mobility and should suggest new proposals, ideas and solutions, made in Europe, the live performance sector could benefit from.

Moderation: Richard Polácek, European consultant

Session 2: Virtual mobility of live performances or the digital context (16h30-18h)

Live performance organisations make use of the digital world to offer new services to consumers, promote their production online or livestream an event to reach a wider audience. However, they are often confronted with new impediments that need to be overcome when going online. The new legislative proposals on copyright, currently on the table of European policy makers, have to be reviewed in this respect. Are there solutions foreseen adapted to the needs of live performance organisations?

Moderation: Richard Polácek, researcher and member of PRACTICS

Pearle* is the European trade federation representing the live performance sector. The seminar is initiated in the context of the European project PRACTICS, supported by a Pilot Programme for Artist Mobility of the European Commission.

practical details
date: 15 June 2011, 14-18h
venue: Kaaitheatre, Square Sainctelette 19 - 1000 Brussels
registration: click here to register
for more information: www.pearle.ws/en/pearle/meeting/33