New Facebook Rules affecting Musicians and Livestreams | Fake news or cause for concern?

Is Facebook about to crush every musician who streams "musical experiences" as of October 1st? Or is this all a big misunderstanding? We're here to dispel some myths and help bring clarity to the entire debate on livestreaming on this massively popular social media platform. As an added bonus, entertainment attorney Somara Jacques, The Latte Lawyer, stopped in to help bring a professional perspective to the issues musicians face when covering songs online. Topics covered in this episode  - The reasoning behind Facebook's guidelines- Basics of copyrights and cover licensing - Practical responses to covering songs - Possible ways to legally cover music online- Conversation with attorney Somara Jacques- Conclusions for musicians and livestreamers===================To learn how to plan the perfect livestream concert that wows your listeners and saves you time and effort, check out http://godandgigs.com/livestream to download our free livestream planning checklist! For more info on our resources for musicians, creatives and faith-focused freelancers check out http://GodandGigs.com. Send us a message!Don't Build Your Creator Lifestyle Alone. Join the Community! In our 360 Creator Community, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a God-centered creator. Joining gives you access to our app, workshops and community conversations, so you can stop being isolated and frustrated and start enjoying creative confidence! Join today!GodandGigs.com/membershipSupport the showDownload our FREE 7 Day Prayer Devotional for Creatorshttps://godandgigs.com/prayerFOLLOW US!  InstagramFacebook YouTubeWant to be a guest on The God and Gigs Show? Send us a message on PodMatch! © 2026 Paul Creative Solutions