What is the FAC?

 

"Traditionally in the music industry two groups have been shut out of any negotiations and rights/revenue carve ups…and that's the artists and the fans. The formation of the FAC is all about changing this state of affairs…hopefully we can not only do artists justice, but also the people who listen to our music.” - Ed O’Brien, Radiohead

The Featured Artists Coalition (FAC) is the UK trade body representing the specific rights and interests of music artists.  

We are a not-for-profit organisation, serving a diverse, global membership of creators at all stages of their careers. The FAC is formed by artists, for artists, and we place this ethos at the centre of all we do.

We are an inclusive community that advocates, educates, collaborates and researches on behalf of artists, coming together to provide a strong, collective voice within the industry and to governments domestically and abroad.   

 
 
Artists are at the very core of the music industry, without them there is no industry. We represent and amplify the unified artists’ voice.A united community. We come together and support the artist community, to ensure that we can increase the volu…
 

The FAC Charter

 

As a member organisation for artists, we operate in accordance with certain values and principles. We also seek the same commitment to these principles from the members of our community.

  • Artists are at the very core of the music industry, without them there is no industry. We represent and amplify the unified artists’ voice.

  • A united community. We come together and support the artist community, to ensure that we can increase the volume of our voice and speak collectively.

  • All artists are different. We value, recognise and celebrate diversity as it is this that makes us unique and helps us create incredible music.

  • Advocate, represent and change. We are all ambassadors for the global artist community. Governments and the wider industry should recognise and protect our rights and interests, and we will work to make this happen.

  • Artists are creative and innovative. We must protect these attributes and ensure that the law and the industry landscape allows artists to express themselves and be fairly rewarded so that they can continue to work.

  • Artists are culture. We are at the centre of cultural scenes across the world and we are proud to shout this message far and wide.

  • Educate and collaborate. Great and unexpected things can happen when we empower each other with our knowledge and work together.

  • Lead by example. Artists are role models and have the ability to influence people. This brings responsibility and we take this responsibility seriously.