Just a quick post today pointing out a terrific piece from Joe Patti on the topic of artists being asked to provide services for exposure to support pandemic efforts.
Unlike most conversations on this topic, Patti’s article isn’t espousing one notion over another, rather, he takes the time to provide specific instances over the last few weeks that span the full range of scenarios that may qualify as exploitation to those that are deserving of exceptions.
The only thing I have to add is an update to the final example where the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) was refusing to provide a variance to use recorded Broadway footage without the usual remuneration even when other artist unions did. The 4/13/2020 edition of Broadwayworld.com reports the AFM has reversed course and granted the exception.
