Facebook clarifies what October update means for artists on the platform

I hope this does not exclude online song swaps/open mics

https://www.nme.com/news/music/new-facebook-rules-prevent-bands-livestreaming-gigs-sharing-music-2751402

By Rhian Daly
12th September 2020

A spokesperson for Facebook has clarified what an update to terms coming into effect in October mean for artists on the platform.

The social networking site has previewed new terms and conditions that will be introduced on October 1, with music guidelines stating that users are not permitted to use videos to “create a listening experience”.

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A spokesperson for Facebook has now confirmed to NME that, although new guidelines will come into effect across the site in October, the music guidelines have been in place for some time and will not affect artists using the site to livestream gigs or share their music.

The conditions will continue to apply instead to Facebook users including music in videos and livestreams to which they do not own the copyright.

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