The Chicago music community can rest easy for the time being as City officials, on Thursday, said the Proposed Ordinance—that would force many independent promoters and venues to close shop—is still not ready to vote on. Chicago Tribune’s Greg Kot reports that “Despite fears within the music community that the so-called Promoters Ordinance would again [...]
UK Musicians Fight Back Against Form 696
February 4, 2009 By Leave a Comment
It appears that UK venues and promoters are facing similar ordinance and legislative challenge as we are in Chicago. According to XLR8R, Guardian and Independent articles, the UK club scene is facing opposition from Form 696. While the focus in Chicago is mainly on insurance regulations, the UK music communities insist, and the Metro denies, [...]
Chicago Music Community Fights Back!
December 29, 2008 By Leave a Comment
The pending Chicago Music Promoters Ordinance—that could threaten Chicago independent music scene—was challenged again buy the therecordindustry.com who released a documentary film filled with interviews and information against the proposed ordinance. As Sun-Times music critic Jim Derogatis reported on Dec 19th, the film was screened the weekend before Christmas and is an excellent example of [...]
