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Young People, Music and the Internet
In April 2008, MIPI launched the updated educational guide “Young People, Music and the Internet” produced in partnership with Childnet, the international non-profit organisation working to make the internet a safe place for children.
Explaining the do’s and don’ts of music downloading will be easier for parents and teachers with Young People, Music and the Internet, a multi-language, international education campaign.
The new guide, published with the support of Childnet International (a children’s internet charity), Pro-Music (the international alliance of music sector groups) and MIPI in Australia, will be distributed through schools and universities, libraries, record stores, teaching portals and websites in 21 countries.
The simple and concise guide aims to help young people use the Internet and mobile phones safely and legally download music. It comes as millions of people take advantage of the explosion of new ways of accessing music digitally, but still lack clarity on safety and legal issues, on finding legitimate sites, on the basics of copyright and on how to unpick the jargon of digital music.
“In Australia, over 2.8 million people download music illegally and 1 in 3 of these are young people”, said Sabiene Heindl, General Manager of MIPI. “For parents and teachers who are in the dark when it comes to deciphering legal and illegal music sites, this campaign is a great way to provide them with some clear guidance on the key issues.”
The Young People, Music and the Internet guide:
- Explains how to download music without exposing the computer to viruses and other security risks;
- Identifies legal sources of music;
- Clarifies the basics of copyright and its relevance to online music;
- Gives tips for young people on the basic do’s and don’ts; and
- Deciphers the jargon surrounding online music.
The Guide is available for download HERE
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