Mayor Daley Declares War On Chicago's Music Scene! Read this please!!!

In case you haven't already heard, this Wednesday, May 14th, the city will be voting on the Promoters Ordinance.

Here's the jist of it:

Imagine a Chicago with no Metro or Double Door or Schuba's. Imagine a Chicago with no Royal George or Bailiwick or Athenaeum. Imagine a Chicago where local music is only heard in the suburbs and theater is limited to Wicked and Jersey Boys.

Scary thoughts. But if the City of Chicago's City Council doesn't hear your voice by Wednesday, May 14, they can become reality.

On that date the council will vote to approve an ordinance that has the power to stifle creativity in Chicago's musical, theatrical, and general cultural scenes. With no public discourse or commentary, this proposal has been approved by the City Council Committee and is on the fast track to be pushed into law. It is up to us to let our elected officials know that Chicago's creative scene is too rich, too varied, and too vital to be regulated in such a blanket fashion.

The details:

The "Event Promoters" ordinance requires any event promoter to have a license from the city of Chicago and liability insurance of $300,000, but that's just the start:

* The definition of "event promoter" is so loosely defined it could apply to a band that books its own shows or a theater company that's in town for a one-week run.

* "Event Promoter" must be licensed and will pay $500 - $2000 depending on expected audience size.

* To get the license, applicant must be over 21, get fingerprinted, submit to a background check, and jump over several other hurdles.

* This ordinance seems targeted towards smaller venues, since those with 500+ permanent seats are exempt.

* Police must be notified at least 7 days in advance of event

Plain and simple, this is the trail of fecal matter trickling down the back of Chicago's thigh as a result from the E2 shitstorm where 21 people died in a stampede after pepper spray was used in a drastically overcrowded club. Now it would seem the fate of the Chicago Music scene hangs in the balance. At least for promoters and event organizers who cannot afford the ridiculous extortion attempts. Which is pretty much everyone i know that organizes events.

If you do nothing.....and this comes to pass.....then you really can't be upset with the outcome.

Contact your alderman by this Wednesday!!! Sign the petition, and keep yourself aware of the events surrounding this.

Find your Alderman

Petition to save Chicago Culture

If you need something quick to cut and paste into an email to your alderman, here ya go:

Dear [Insert your Alderperson here],

Please oppose the Promoters Ordinance on May 14. This ordinance is unnecessary, as current regulation of PPA licenses and safety and security guidelines are sufficient. The ordinance also unfairly singles out small venues and venues without seating, with no justification for during so. The goal for any additional regulation should be enforcement of current laws and punishment of those who do not obey them, not increased burdens on existing businesses. Additionally, the Promoters Ordinance would negatively affect the Chicago music community.

First, it would affect the bottom line of small businesses like Metro and Smart Bar, who make a significant portion of revenue from partnerships with reputable, incident-free independent promoters.

Second, losing independent promoters means Chicago music fans would lose out on many small niche events important to minority groups and others.

Third, restricting independent promoters would drastically cut into the ability to do charitable and political benefit concerts at smaller venues as it would no longer be financially feasible for non-profit organizations to organize these events.

I support live music in Chicago, and feel this ordinance would kill many great events. I want venues to be safe, but this ordinance goes too far.

Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]

Stay tuned,
Phillip Morris

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I received the prior email today and thought I'd post it around. It also in the news so check it out and make your voice heard!!

This tyranny becoming law would bring the NWO one step closer to their final goal people......DON'T SLEEP!!!