Music Artists Coalition Issues Letter of Support for NY Legislative Bills A.8659 / S.8221
New York’s music scene takes a stand as artists rally behind a bold bill to crush ticket scalpers and clean up the resale game.
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Last month, New York State Senator James Skoufis introduced Senate Bill 2025-S.8221, which would enact into law several components of legislation that relate to live ticket sales and more specifically the resale marketplace. Per the NY State Senate’s summary of this legislation, S.8221 (and its companion Assembly Bill 2025 A.8659) “establishes an annual professional reseller renewal fee; requires professional ticket resellers to provide their New York state ticket reseller license number as a condition of utilizing an online resale marketplace to resell tickets; provides criteria for when a purchaser may obtain a full refund of the amount paid for a ticket.” [Source]
This week, artist advocacy organization Music Artists Coalition, issued a Letter of Support to NY State Legislators urging them to pass bills A.8659 / S.8221. You can download a copy of the letter here or read it in full below:
For further comment from Ron Gubitz, the Executive Director of Music Artists Coalition, please contact Kelly Bruce ([email protected]).
About MAC
Music Artists Coalition (MAC) is an organization dedicated solely to advocating for all aspects of an artist’s career.
Our mission is to shape the music industry into one where artists can not only make a living but leave a legacy. Through influential leadership and transformative policy work, we are securing the vitality of music, preserving the value of creative work, and championing an artist-led industry that fosters a thriving music culture for generations to come. We advocate fiercely for all music creators, championing their rights to ownership, fair compensation, and well-being.
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