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Bass Connections Platform Accountability 2025-2026

Music Policy Advocacy

This project is a part of Duke Bass Connections. The 2025-2026 cohort focused on research and advocacy on the Protect Working Musicians Act (PWMA): a bill that would allow musicians to collectively bargain with streaming platforms and technology companies.

Advocacy Work in Action

Student tabling at Bass Connections Showcase
Bass Connections Showcase

The team presented visual materials including an advocacy video and the Protect Working Musicians Act flyer (pictured to the right) at the 2026 Fortin Foundation Bass Connections Showcase. 

PWMA flyer
PWMA Flyer

The team created a promotional flyer to bring awareness to the Protect Working Musicians Act. The flyer is original work and design, including the logo, graphics, and description. The QR leads to a petition for the bill. Stealing Isn't Innovation is a slogan from the Human Artistry Campaign.

Project Team

Faculty and Staff

David Hoffman, Tift Merritt, Liz Sparacino, Ken Rogerson

Students

Maya Anderson, Samantha Dillon, Stephanie Gao, Erin Gotlieb, Kyla Greene, Anna Jensen, Muniba Khan, Delaney McLaughlin, Kiran Mohile, Anna Ortwein, Morgan Settle