IFPI

IFPI has today released its inaugural Music in the EU report, its first-ever report on recorded music in the European Union. Download the full report https://lnkd.in/eyzXnsEc #MusicInTheEU

🎶 We are joining a coalition of European creators and rightholders calling for a meaningful implementation of the #AIAct. The EU's music sector embraces AI’s potential to empower creativity while preserving artistic integrity. To safeguard this, AI developers must adhere to transparent and responsible practices that respect copyright and prevent deepfakes or unauthorised clones. By enforcing the standards in the AI Act, Europe can support a sustainable and responsible AI landscape where innovation and human artistry thrive. #MusicInTheEU https://bit.ly/4hn7ngV

We look forward to the upcoming hearings in the European Parliament for the Commissioner-designates Henna Virkkunen, Stéphane Séjourné, Glenn Micallef and Maroš Šefčovič. From digital policy and intellectual property enforcement to cultural development and global trade, we are keen to follow the discussions on the direction of Europe’s future policies.   Henna Virkkunen, as Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security, and Democracy, will lead the critical work of implementing and enforcing Europe’s digital policies. She is set to guarantee that Europe meaningfully applies and ensures proper adherence to the AI Act with respect to transparency and compliance with EU copyright laws.   Stéphane Séjourné, Executive Vice-President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy, will prioritise enforcement across the internal market. He will focus on reinforcing IP protection and ensuring that the existing EU rules are implemented correctly and applied consistently across Member States, thereby securing strong and effective protections for those investing in and creating music in Europe.   Glenn Micallef, Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture, and Sport, will play an important role in shaping Europe’s cultural landscape. We look forward to future collaboration in ensuring the continued development and success of Europe’s creative industries.   Maroš Šefčovič, Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, will ensure that EU intellectual property standards are upheld in global trade, furthering Europe’s creative interests abroad.   We are committed to working with the new Commissioner-designates to enable #MusicInTheEU to continue to grow, compete globally and respond dynamically to emerging challenges.

Join me 14-15 November for the debut of IMS Dubai, an electronic music industry summit focused on the intersection of music, culture, finance and technology in the diverse MENA region. This groundbreaking event will bring together pioneering artists, thought leaders and key industry stakeholders to provide invaluable insights into MENA's fast evolving and innovating electronic music industry, with a unique focus on investment and entrepreneurship. @internationalmusicsummit Beatport Sign up: https://lnkd.in/eFrzQAzu

IFPI, representing the recording industry worldwide, has announced its support for the following AI Training Statement:   The unlicensed use of creative works for training generative AI is a major, unjust threat to the livelihoods of the people behind those works, and must not be permitted.   IFPI stands alongside over 10,000 initial signatories of the statement, joining a broad range of creative industries and creator rights organisations as well as multi-platinum selling musicians, Nobel-winning authors, Academy Award-winning actors and Oscar-winning composers.   The full list of signatories includes Geoff Barrow (Portishead), Thom Yorke (Radiohead), Björn Ulvaeus (ABBA), Julianne Moore, Kevin Bacon, Sir Ian Rankin, Malorie Blackman, William Boyd, Tracy Chevalier, Sir Kazuo Ishiguro, Kate Mosse, Max Richter, Sir John Rutter and many more. Sign the statement: https://lnkd.in/dREw7M_N

“The way in which AI is already used, and the breakneck speed with which generative AI is developing, raises the question of whether a generative AI application could be used as an instrument or expressing original human creativity...”   IFPI Chief Legal Officer Lauri Rechardt has contributed a chapter titled ‘Protectability of AI-generated Outputs: AI the Tool vs AI the Creator’ to the International Association of Entertainment Lawyers (IAEL) publication “The AI Revolution: the International Legal Perspective”, which was launched this week at the Amsterdam Dance Event and features insights and debates from global expert lawyers about the major challenges presented by AI.

Meet Angela Ndambuki, the Regional Director for Sub-Saharan Africa at IFPI - The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. Angela leads engagement with 46 governments to drive policy, copyright management, online content protection, and data analysis in her current role. She is also the Chairperson of the Kenya Association of Music Producers. She also carries numerous accolades to her name including being named a Billboard Women in Music 2024 honoree and a global IP leader by WIPR 2023. Angela is also an accomplished author, composer, and producer. Come join the conversation and help shape Africa’s music industry. 👉 Register now for free at https://wknd.canex.africa/ #CreativeAfricaNexus #CANEX #canexwknd2024

Last week, the Friends of Music event at the European Parliament in Strasbourg featured a memorable performance by Warner Music Group indie pop artist Benjamin Amaru. Special thanks to MEP Sabine Verheyen for her support, as well as Axel Voss, Brando Benifei and all the other EU officials that attended. It was a unique opportunity to bring music and policy together in a meaningful way. #MusicInTheEU

It was great to have IFPI Director of Global Legal Policy Abbas Lightwalla in attendance at Beyond The Music today, lending his insight to their AI summit panel “Artificial Intransigence: Where’s Our AI Copyright Law?”

Our AI summit panel! 🗣️ 📸 Nici Eberl