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BLOGGED! My thoughts on Bleichrodt's opinion in the Buma/Stemra v Associated Business Music Distributors Link Opinion: https://lnkd.in/dWxjpZXh Amsterdam Court of Appeal previously held that collective rights management organisation is liable for not stopping abuse of downstream licences. Bleichrodt AG argues that a more detailed analysis is required in the light of C‑525/16 MEO — Serviços de Comunicações e Multimédia SA. Also interesting bits about market delineation. Conclusion: secondary-line discrimination might be notoriously difficult to prove and lead to uncomfortable situations where the upstream discriminator is legally unable to prevent abuses by downstream competitors of the injured undertaking, while the downstream competitors of the injured undertaking might not have a sufficient market share to fall under the scope of Art 102 TFEU. Quite the conundrum.

Available now: Strength in Numbers 3: Sketches of Resourcefulness - a comprehensive statistical profile of the EJN membership in 2021. 🧮 If you are curious about the state of the #jazz, #creative and #improvised #MusicSector in #Europe, start here. 🎶 The first two editions of Strength in Numbers are from 2012 and 2016. This third instalment, commissioned by EJN and researched by Phyllida Shaw, highlights the remarkable #resilience, #adaptability, and #resourcefulness of creative music organisations across Europe in the face of the unprecedented challenges brought on by the COVID-19 #pandemic. 📝 The #report is based on data from 111 respondents in 30 countries and we will share key findings in the next weeks. If you can’t wait, click the link below to find out more, read the report on #Issuu or download it now. https://lnkd.in/d4TJitUU . . . Creative Europe

Let's start today with a lecture, or maybe even more a call to action! A story about the link between music tech & nighttime governance and how local and federal governments should embrace what they bring to society. MXT Conference & ESNS let's go!

#sbpflashback Moments from the Technology, Entertainment, Media, and Sports (TEMS) sector knowledge sharing session, organised in collaboration with the Intellectual Property Practice Group and featuring guest speaker - Amanda Uzoagba, Esq. on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Amanda Uzoagba, Mdundo’s Head of Licensing for West Africa, provided valuable insights from her experience in the music business. This session provided an opportunity for an in-depth exploration of current trends, challenges, and opportunities within the entertainment industry. #strenandblanpartners #commerciallawfirm #techlaw #intellectualproperty #entertainmentlaw

CISAC (International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers) and BIEM (Bureau International des Sociétés Gérant les Droits d'Enregistrement et de Reproduction Mécanique) are international organizations setting standards for good governance among Collective Management Organizations (CMOs). They establish guidelines for transparent management, efficient royalty distribution, and ethical practices. CISAC and BIEM ensure fair treatment of creators and users, fostering trust and sustainability within the global music industry. #intellectualproperty #julianaimam

APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston and APRA Chair Jenny Morris reflect on the results for FY24 as we release our Year In Review. Our annual report shares key financial results, programs, awards, members’ success and advocacy. Here are some key highlights: 📈 Financial Highlights: Group revenue tops $740m, up 7.2% from last financial year, with members being paid more quickly through investment in technology and innovation 🌎 AU/NZ writers taking the world by storm: International revenue at all-time high, reaching a record $86.1m, up 22.5% from last financial year 🏆New members’ music reflects the diversity of Australasia: Top UGC and streaming data from new members showcases mix of backgrounds, ethnicities and musical genres 🎵 Live local music crisis continues: Live music revenue and venues still below pre-Covid levels, staggering $600m in estimated lost income for artists since FY19 You can read all about it at: https://lnkd.in/gHRijuhs

"From the outset, we have received a seamless service with royalty payments going out on time and receipt of monthly P&L numbers including everything from sync income to PPL income to neighbouring rights income." Read the case study from Rubicon Classics ⏩ https://lnkd.in/g_bgsbWZ #musicindustry #musicroyalties #accountants #musicbusiness

Beyond the Charts The Power of PROs and Royalty Collection As an independent singer/songwriter, your music is your livelihood. But collecting the royalties you're owed can be a complex and time-consuming process, especially in the world of live entertainment. That's where Performance Rights Organizations (PROs) come in. 💼 PROs like ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC: 🎤 Track public performances of your music 💰 Collect royalties on your behalf 🌍 Distribute payments to you and your fellow songwriters By affiliating with a PRO, you ensure that you're fairly compensated for your work, giving you the freedom and resources to keep creating. 🎸 Not sure where to start? Protect The Creatives Songwriters' Foundation is here to guide you through the process and help you maximize your earnings. 💡 Interested in learning more? Follow us for tips, resources, and support tailored to independent singer/songwriters like you! #ProtectTheCreatives #MusicPublishing #KnowYourWorth #Ascap #BMI #SESAC #CareerNotJustHobby #SongwritersFirst

Don't be a DAFI. 'Politicians just don't listen to people in culture and the creative industries, our work goes unrecognised'. Short true story; when we started seriously supporting grassroots music venues to access grants and public funding, about eight years ago, we heard this type of thing a lot. Venues felt they were not getting grants because they were ignored, sidelined, or the people giving grants just didn't understand them. Our first question was always 'have you applied?' And the answer, at least nine times out of ten, was no. We even created an acronym for this absence of activity resulting in a lack of result: DAFIs. People who were rightly annoyed that they were not receiving the funding that their work deserved, but hadn't registered that a key reason for that was that they Didn't Ask For It. In this election, there has been little, if any, discussion of culture and the creative industries. You can change that, and Music Venue Trust has made it incredibly easy for you to do so with a simple to use tool. It takes less than 2 minutes to write to all the prospective candidates in your constituency and find out if they plan to #VoteForMusic if they are elected. Don't be a DAFI. Go to www.voteformusic.co.uk and ask for the change you want to see.

Get the facts on the latest copyright issues -- including GenAI -- that affect the media and entertainment industry from two experts from Lerman Senter PLLC This important Media Financial Management Association webinar happens tomorrow, but you can still register today! https://ow.ly/r0UG50QAgQi