Fair Music Fees: New Rules for Radio Stations and Artists
This act introduces new rules for music playback fees on the radio, extending royalty obligations to traditional radio stations. It aims to ensure fair compensation for artists and sound recording owners, while protecting small radio stations from excessive financial burdens. Citizens may see artists better compensated for the music they listen to daily.
Key points
Traditional radio stations will now pay royalties for playing sound recordings, similar to internet services.
Special, lower fees are introduced for small radio stations to protect them from high costs.
The act does not negatively affect the rights or royalties payable to songwriters.
The promotional value of radio play for record sales will be considered when setting royalty rates.
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