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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.
Joint letter of creators and rightholders organisations to the EU institutions call for a meaningful implementation of the AI Act
Joint letter of creators and rightholders organisations to the EU institutions call for a meaningful implementation of the AI Act that enable artists, authors and producers to exercise and enforce their rights when it comes to using copyright-protected works for training by AI models.
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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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
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...
Artists & The Value Gap – Letter
Artists & The Value Gap – Statement
The Major Labels, through their international trade body, IFPI have targeted direct a number of artists to support the IFPI position on safe harbours in the European copyright review. Many of those artists asked us what to do. We have responded by issuing a letter to...
Artists Call for an effective Digital Single Market
Over 50 music artists from across Europe have come together to sign a letter in support of the International Artist Organistion's campaign for Artists In Europe.Ranging from Annie Lennox and Robbie Williams in the UK to Axel Bauer from France, Luz Casal from Spain,...
MEPs SUPPORT ARTISTS’ CALL FOR FAIRER DEAL
Brussels – 29 January 2016. MEPs and Artists work on solution for fair remuneration.MEPs from across the political spectrum came together with artists from across Europe for a working meeting in Brussels. They discussed how to create a general framework for music in...
Historic Music Code of Practice in France
The IAO welcomes the signing today of a new code of practice for the French music industry which will set new standards of behaviour between platforms, labels and artists.For the first time, artists are to be given rights to transparency, a fair share of the value...
IAO Industry Update – Reeperbahn
The IAO attended Reeperbahn in force this year with President Paul Pacifico particpating in panels on EU copyright reform as well as getting a fair deal for artists in an intense discussion which was covered by Billboard Magazine - here.FAC Director, Roxanne de...
Music Tank – Past Lessons for a Digital Future?
As the music industry transitions from the analogue past to an exciting digital future, it is essential that the correct balance is struck between the interests of all stakeholders - consumers, artists, producers (labels) and digital platforms.So far in this Digital...
FAC Slams Sony
Sony Music are being sued by Simon Fuller's 19 Management over the deals they have done with streaming platforms, and Spotify in particular.The defence Sony used in court was published last week and highlights the degree to which record companies and artists'...