CARL CRAIG - D.E.M.F CO-FOUNDER TAKES LEGAL ACTIONDEMF CO-FOUNDER + CREATIVE DIRECTOR TAKES LEGAL ACTION AGAINST FESTIVAL PRODUCER.
Thursday 10th May 2001, at 2.00pm: After months of creative differences with Pop Culture Media (D.E.M.F. producers), Carl Craig received notice terminating his work as Creative Director of the D.E.M.F. Pop Culture Media informed him that from May 30th 2001 his employment would end, it also states that he is to cease all festival activities immediately. 4.00 pm the same afternoon: Craig was contacted by local daily newspaper, the Detroit Free Press. The journalist informed Craig that the story of his firing had been leaked to the press and an article containing comments from festival director, Carol Marvin and city official Phil Talbert was being written for release. Friday 11th May: The Detroit Free Press article was released - the result was shock and outrage. Marvin, the producer of the festival, made statements to the newspaper claiming that Craig had not met city deadlines and he had been asked to stand down. Craig maintains that Marvin's statements are false and were made to defame him, "I was not made aware of any city imposed deadline's in my employment contract or in writing" Carl Craig is now suing Pop Culture Media for defamation of character and breach of contract. Craig did not violate any aspect of his contract with Pop Culture Media as Marvin has alleged. Craig believes that Marvin orchestrated this action in order to damage Craig's reputation and to undermine his instrumental role in conceiving and ensuring the festival's success. "Marvin acted recklessly, damaging the integrity of the D.E.M.F. and my own reputation by acting with only two weeks left before the festival," Craig said. As creative director, Craig used his influence as a respected member of the Detroit music community and as an internationally acclaimed artist to generate credibility amongst potential performers and fans to attend the festival. With Craig's name at the forefront, last year's festival attracted an attendance of 1.1 million fans from around the world, bringing pride to the city of Detroit and renewed interest in Detroit techno music. The timing of Marvin's statements and allegations against Craig have caused many scheduled artists of the D.E.M.F. 2001 to reconsider their performances. Craig has encouraged them to continue their participation in this year's show. "I have chosen to be low key about the pressures that I have endured over the last three months," Craig says. "A positive image and strong artist lineup for the DEMF have always been my main concerns. This is my dream to have my friends and family of the music community perform at Hart Plaza. This festival is good for everyone and I hope that it will continue to be a success." http://detnews.com/2001/entertainment/0105/16/a01-224860.htm Carl Craig Press Rep Backspin Promotions Tel: 718.399.1632 Fax: 718.399.1697 E.mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________________________________ ePM Unit 204 The Saga Centre 326 Kensal Road London W10 5BZ Tel: +44 (0)20 8964 4900 Fax: +44 (0)20 8964 9752 Publicity: Jonas Stone ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) James Hoggarth ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Nick Craddock ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Management & Bookings: Oliver Way ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] electronic . publicity . management -- --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
