Streams and Dreams 2 shows the ineffectiveness of the DSM Directive
A new report entitled Streams & Dreams Part 2 – The Impact of the DSM Directive on EU Artists and Musicians, written by the independent music business researcher Daniel Johansson (Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences) and published on June 13th, proves the ineffectiveness of the DSM Directive.
Report on “Cultural diversity and the conditions for authors in the European music streaming market” adopted
On 17 January, the European Parliament plenary adopted the report of MEP Ibán García del Blanco on “Cultural diversity and the conditions for authors in the European music streaming market”.
Another study recognises the need for better remuneration of artists in the streaming economy
A fascinating study written by Daniel Johansson of the Inland Norway University of Applied Science entitled “Revenue Distribution From Music Streaming – A Quantitative Analysis of Swedish Artists on Spotify”...
Streaming isn't working for artists. What is the problem and how do we fix it?
Although streaming is nowadays the main way of accessing music, performing artist sare not being fairly paid for their work. On May 2nd – at the opening of the International...
The most important conversation of the year
Join us online on 2nd May at 16:15 CET for a panel discussion where we will discuss why streaming isn't working for artists and more.
The music industry is not just a label-economy
A presentation on different models introducing Equitable Remuneration (ER) by Will Page at WIPO 43rd SCCR was criticised by many. With the accompanying 14-page report now published, the criticism proves to be justified.
WIPO keeps the unfair remuneration of performers in the digital environment on its agenda
Last week, from 13th until 17th of March, the 43rd WIPO Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR) took place, with once more a lot of time given to...
European Commission referred 6 countries to the European Court of Justice for failing to fully transpose the Copyright directive in time
On 15 February 2023, exactly 1400 days after the adoption of the 2019 Copyright directive, the European Commission has referred 6 countries to the European Court of Justice for failing...
AEPO-ARTIS Performers’ Rights Study Update 2022 now available!
The Performers’ Rights Study Update 2022 was just published and presented by AEPO-ARTIS, the Association of European Performers’ Organisations. The study was first published in 2007 and with this 4th update, AEPO-ARTIS provides a...
AEPO-ARTIS welcomes the Slovenian draft on the implementation of the Copyright Directive but warns for the introduction of a new discrimination!
Earlier this week, the Committee on Economic Affairs of the Slovenian Parliament approved the draft law implementing the CDSM directive 2019/790, bringing the total amount of countries that have completed...