Lyricists-composers sign MoU for fair contracts from producers and music companies
Lyricists-composers sign MoU for fair contracts from producers and music companies. Mumbai, In a landmark move aimed at addressing long-standing issues within the Indian music industry, lyricists and composers have come together to fight for fair contracts, credit and remuneration from producers and music companies.
IPRS’ ‘My Music My Rights’ Initiative Expands Its Reach To Bengaluru
After resounding success in Ahmedabad and Pune, the Indian Performing Right Society (IPRS) is set to bring its flagship initiative, ‘My Music My Rights: Creators Connect Programme’, to Bengaluru. As part of its ongoing commitment to empowering music creators, independent artists, and industry professionals, the initiative provides a vital platform for discussions on copyright laws, mastering sound production and finding avenues for distribution, promotion, and showcasing artist’s creation. The Bengaluru edition aims to equip artists with the knowledge needed to navigate the industry, protect their creative work, and maximize their earning potential in today’s dynamic music ecosystem.
Independent Artists Must Think Beyond Streaming Revenue”-Sangeetha Rajeev
Sangeetha Rajeev, an accomplished singer-songwriter known for her dynamic performances and unique musical style, shares her perspective on the evolving independent music landscape. With years of experience in the industry, she has witnessed firsthand the challenges and opportunities that independent artists face today.
In this conversation, she highlights the importance of building a strong personal brand, maximizing revenue streams, and protecting music rights—key factors in sustaining a successful career.
Her insights come in the backdrop of ‘My Music, My Rights’, an initiative dedicated to empowering independent artists by raising awareness about music rights and royalties.
AI cannot replicate the ethos and emotions of a human artist: Papon
Artists are chosen vessels of God, says Papon the indie-turned-Bollywood icon behind songs like Moh Moh Ke Dhaage and Kyon. During his recent visit to Lucknow, he shared his love for ghazals, and his thoughts on AI-generated music, revealing how he once came across a song created in his voice using AI.
Bollywood music labels seek to challenge OpenAI in India copyright lawsuit
A group of India’s top Bollywood music labels, from T-Series to Saregama and Sony, is seeking to join a copyright lawsuit against OpenAI in New Delhi, highlighting worries about improper use of recordings to train AI models, legal documents show.
Microsoft-backed OpenAI’s legal challenges are mounting globally and in India, its second biggest market by users. But the company says it follows fair-use principles in employing publicly available data to build its AI models.
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KOLAB HER MUSIC CAMP 2025 Empowers Women In Music With Priya Saraiya, Shashaa Tirupati And More
The KOLAB HER MUSIC CAMP 2025, organized by IPRS and Sony Music Publishing, is redefining opportunities for women in the music industry. With female songwriters, composers, and producers like Priya Saraiya, Shashaa Tirupati, and Bawri Basanti collaborating at Mumbai’s Bay Owl Studios, the initiative fosters creativity, inclusivity, and industry recognition.
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