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IAO’s Response to the UK IPO AI Consultation

IAO’s Response to the UK IPO AI Consultation

We have responded to the UK consultation on copyright and artificial intelligence. We argue that AI poses a serious threat to artists’ rights and that the proposed measures do not provide sufficient protection or fair compensation. Here is the essence of our response:...

IAO Welcomes Commissioner Micallef!

IAO Welcomes Commissioner Micallef!

Today, IAO and 60 European music organizations welcome Commissioner Micallef and urge continued support for music as a driver of Europe’s diversity, culture, and economy. Music is one of the pillars of our culture, and the European music ecosystem exemplifies the dual...

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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...

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...