STORIES FROM THE INDUSTRY

Bombay high court upholds the rights of IPRS against private FM radio broadcasters

As per the verdict by Bombay high court, music directors, lyricists are entitled to royalty from FM radio channels.

Where the money flows: Bombay High Court recognizes the right to receive royalties for authors of underlying works

The Hon’ble Bombay High Court, in the matter of Indian Performing Rights Society Limited vs. Music Broadcast Limited[1], while granting interim reliefs in favour of Indian Performing Rights Society (IPRS), decided the lis as to whether a broadcasting organisation needs a separate licence for underlying literary and musical compositions incorporated within a sound recording (underlying works) when a sound recording is broadcast. The judgement of the Hon’ble Bombay High Court is based on the amendments to the Copyright Act, 1957 (hereinafter, “Copyright Act” or “the Act”) introduced by way of the Copyright (Amendment) Act, 2012.

It’s time to duly pay and credit the writer

A lot needs to change on-ground. But there may be hope. The Indian Performing Rights Society (IPRS), a body for music composers and lyricists, recently won a court case seeking royalty from FM radio channels. What the lyricists and music directors have managed to achieve on the royalty front is creditable. Writers’ community needs a strong representative body, too.

UK Government announces industry progress on music streaming

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has published the UK Industry Agreement on Music Streaming Metadata. Music streaming metadata is information which describes who contributed to a track’s creation, and how – such as who wrote a song, who performed on a recording, and who owns it. In the era of digital music, better quality metadata will support more accurate and timely payments for music creators from streaming.

The Indian Music Experience seamlessly blends India’s rich musical heritage with technology

Regardless of their musical skills, anyone can turn into a happy kid immediately walking through the doors of Bengaluru’s The Indian Music Experience (IME). At The Sound Garden is a is a series of ten life-sized playable music sculptures – from humming stones, to a table xylophone and flower gongs – offering visitors a chance to explore the science of sound.

Ricky Kej announces world-class performing arts university in India

The university aims to provide a world-class platform for aspiring artists and performers, fostering creativity and nurturing talent across various disciplines. This move will greatly improve music education in India.