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Press release: Artists encouraged to spread report to expose their harsh reality

Press release: Artists encouraged to spread report to expose their harsh reality

In a webinar with participants from 17 countries conclusions from the report Streams and Dreams 2 were presented, and it was clear in the discussions how important it is to make governing bodies and media aware of how bad the situation continues to be for artists today. Conditions taken for granted in other professions, such as clear breakdowns of deductions in pay, rights in case of conflict or even the full extent of salary are still not natural. The survey, commissioned by IAO, shows that the intentions of the DSM directive have failed.

Establish a Cultural Creators’ Intergroup in the EU Parliament

Establish a Cultural Creators’ Intergroup in the EU Parliament

IAO co-signed a letter calling for the creation of a Cultural Creators’ Intergroup within the European Parliament. This initiative aims to address challenges faced by artists and authors, and  would allow MEPs to collaborate on policies supporting cultural creators,...

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Meet us at MIDEM at our brand new ‘Artist Hub’ !

Meet us at MIDEM at our brand new ‘Artist Hub’ !

IAO creates the Artist Hub in association with Midem. It’s a brand new area dedicated to artists. It is the place to learn all about talent development, to network and collaborate on ideas and creation.

Artists Call For Fair Remuneration And Transparency In Europe

Artists Call For Fair Remuneration And Transparency In Europe

Brussels 9 October 2018. Artists are calling on the EU to give clear rights to fair remuneration and transparency in Europe. As the Copyright Directive reaches its final stage, the Council, the Parliament and the Commission are negotiating a...

Music First

A campaign in the USA to demand fair market pay for all music on ALL radio platforms

Make Music Work

Music needs a fair and transparent marketplace for performers whether to protect cultural assets or encourage new growth

Finnish research examines Spotify’s payment scheme

Finnish research examines Spotify’s payment scheme

Finnish research examines Spotify's payment scheme, suggest alternatives - at the moment, marginal music streamers unknowingly support big stars. The study has demonstrated the basic differences and correlations between the pro rata and the user centric distribution...

The “Music Moves Europe”

The “Music Moves Europe”

IAO alongside the main organisations of the music sector claiming a taylor-made EU music program - The “Music Moves Europe” Preparatory Action project. Joint letter in support of a EU music programme Dear President Juncker, Today, the music sector is gathered in...

Petition to the UE regarding the Value Gap issue

Petition to the UE regarding the Value Gap issue

IAO is among the signatories of the joint letter gathering the music sector in a petition to the EU current Presidency (Bulgaria) regarding the Value Gap issue. Monday, 29 January, 2018 Dear Prime Minister Borissov, Dear Minister Pavlova, Dear Minister Banov, We...