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UMAW Targets Venue Policies
US union UMAW pushes for clearer music venue rules to protect artists.
In brief
US union UMAW pushes for clearer music venue rules to protect artists. US union UMAW wants venues to adopt transparent policies on artist fees and merch sales. Originally reported by Musically.
UMAW Campaign Launch
US union United Musicians and Allied Workers launched a campaign targeting worst practices at music venues across North America.
“Raise the Bar”
Four Policy Focus Areas
The campaign focuses on venues taking artist merch sales percentages, charging play fees, using door polling to adjust fees, and untransparent contracts.
70 Venues Signed Up
Nearly 70 venues have agreed to UMAW's alternative policies and signed up, with a directory available online for artists and fans.
Here's the gist
US union UMAW wants venues to adopt transparent policies on artist fees and merch sales.
