Code d'éthiques/Code of Ethics

On trouve des tas d'articles intéressants dans un nouveau magazine en ligne, Indieconnect. Comme  le suggère le nom, c'est destiné aux musiciens et artistes indépendants. Ce mois-ci ils ont présenté un Code d'éthique, qui nous rappelle dix commandements. Il ne manque que  Honore ton père et ta mère et Tu ne tueras point. Je suis d'accord en principe mais je trouve désolant que ces choses aient apparemment été oubliées depuis le temps de nos parents ou de l'école.

Je retiens ces quelques points essentiels :
1. De ne pas mentir pour vendre mon show ou ma musique
2. De toujours payer mon agent toutes sommes dues dans un délai raisonnable et ne jamais le court-circuiter sur un gig obtenu par un agent pour éviter de payer sa commission.
3. D'être juste avec toute mon équipe, en termes de reconnaissance et de rémunération
4. D'assumer mes erreurs
5. De respecter mon/ma partenaire, conjoint (et moi-même) et rester fidèle en toutes circonstances.
6. De ne pas embêter le partenaire d'un autre ou jouer avec son argent
7. De ne pas voler le boulot d'un autre

En fait, ce code nous rappelle simplement d'être respectueux, honnête et fidèle. C'est bien n'est-ce pas? Éventuellement, on aura un badge marqué Code d'éthique pour mettre sur nos sites. Est ce que ça va influencer les agents, les managers, les organisateurs? Ou.. .est-ce que c'est juste pour nous rappeler un comportement qui nous rendrait la vie plus simple? Ça reste à voir.

Chapeau Indie Connect pour ces bons articles et un sincère effort pour nous aider nous, les artistes de tous les âges.

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New on the internet scene is  Indieconnect magazine. As the name says, it is aimed at independant musicians and artisits in general. Among the interesting articles in this month's issue is the Code of Ethics for artists. Even if one agrees with the principals set down, how sad that people have to be told what one is supposed to learn in school or at least be taught by one's parents: ethics and morals. This ethics code brings to mind the ten commandments.  Missing is Honor thy father and thy mother and Thou shalt not kill. At some point when the code is refined (you can help with this on their site) one can have a badge to imbed online. It remains to be seen if seeing the badge will influence agents, managers, producers, etc. knowing that the artist is promising to adhere to a code of conduct. Or...is it just a reminder of conduct that makes life pleasanter for everyone concerned? Hats off to Indie Connect for their helpful articles and sincere efforts to help us, the artists of all ages.  Here is the unrefined code see the rest of the article at Indieconnect:

1. Always be truthful when marketing my act or my music, avoiding all lies, exaggerations or misrepresentations of any kind.
2. Always tells the truth when representing myself, my act or my music in any and all business dealings. I will avoid all lies, exaggerations or misrepresentations of any kind.
3. Always pay my agents their due commissions for all gigs they book for me, and pay them within a reasonable time period. I will never bypass them on return engagements just so that I don’t have to pay the commission again.
4. Always pay my management their rightfully due commissions and pay them within a reasonable time period. I will not sever ties with them or in any way cut them out of any deal that they were an integral part of developing or brokering just to avoid paying their due commission.
5. Treat everyone on my team fairly in all matters, including compensation, benefits, recognition etc.
6. Take complete responsibility for any and all mistakes I make or if my words or actions cause someone else any form of harm for any reason. 
7. Always do things legally with regards to both my personal and business affairs.
8. Respect my spouse/significant other and family by remaining faithful under all circumstances.
9. Never mess with another person’s spouse or money.
10. Respect my friends and associates by being truthful and forthright at all times, even if the truth hurts.
11. Only pursue and/or accept gigs that I compete for fairly. I will never steal or try to steal a gig from another artist.

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