The creative industries are a key economic growth area for the UK and many young people in school today hope to work in them in the future.  As copyright provides a payment system for creativity and a framework for re-investment we believe it is vital to communicate an understanding of it throughout lifelong learning in a way that is positive, relevant and accessible. In response to this, British Music Rights jointly hosted this half-day seminar with DfES and DCMS in order to develop practical solutions for taking this forward into schools.

The seminar opened with a speech from Rt. Hon Estelle Morris, Arts Minister, DCMS.

Panel One: Why Does Copyright Matter?

This panel examined how copyright provides a payment system for creativity, and a framework for re-investment in creativity and wider corporate social responsibility; and why music and creativity in education matter. Speakers included Feargal Sharkey (Songwriter/Artist;Chair, Live Music Forum); Sara John (EMI); Anthony Lilley (MD, Magic Lantern Productions) - Chair; David Francis (PRS Foundation); and David Arnold (Composer).

Panel Two: Possible Models for Copyright Education -
Music, Enterprise and Citizenship

This panel explored appropriate routes and possible models for copyright education. How to convey key messages in the right way and communicate how the music industry works, and how copyright is the framework for investment and development. Speakers included: Jeremy Hayward (Institute of Education); Ian Poitier (NESTA - National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts); Anthony Lilley (MD, Magic Lantern Productions) - Chair; Dave Morgan (Patent Office); Dr Isabella Longo (AFI, EMCA Co-ordinator).

Estelle Morris gives opening speech; speakers on Panel One; Kirk McIlhenny

The panels were followed by breakout sessions, where delegates had the opportunity to brainstorm possible models for copyright education from either a music/arts or enterprise/citizenship perspective. There was also a live music performance by singer/songwriter Kirk McElhinney.

The seminar took place at the Imagination Gallery in London.

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