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Wednesday, August 16, 2006

AFM applies smackdown

Shocking news via www.filmmusicmag.com...

US Musicians union threatens $50K fines against AFM composers and other members participating in scores recorded in Seattle

"In a Notice to Members, the U.S. Musicians Union (AFM) has threatened fines of up to $50,000 against AFM members who perform services including composing, arranging, orchestrating, copying, and other services related to film and television scores recorded in Seattle after October 1, 2006. The complete text of the AFM "Notice to All Members" is located at http://www.afm.org/public/press/seattle.pdf."