Source · Select Committees · Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Recommendation 7
7
Paragraph: 88
Despite being an important part in the music creation and music streaming process, song rightsholders...
Recommendation
Despite being an important part in the music creation and music streaming process, song rightsholders are not effectively remunerated for their work. The Government should work with creators and the independent publishing sector to explore ways in which new and upcoming songwriters and composers can be supported to have sustainable careers and independent music publishers remain commercially viable. As part of this, and in the context of increasing digital music consumption through streaming, we urge them to consider how to ensure that the song is valued in parity with the recording. If necessary, the Government should bring forward legislative proposals alongside the introduction of equitable remuneration for performers proposed in paragraphs 76–7 to ensure that all creators benefit from these reforms.
Paragraph Reference:
88
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
The Government agrees that song rightsholders are an important part of the music creation and music streaming process. As such, it wants to explore ways in which new and upcoming songwriters, composers and independent publishers can be better supported whilst ensuring it does not undermine the ability of the various players in the streaming environment to freely enter into commercial agreements. To this end, as part of its wider work on fair outcomes in the music industry, the Government will bring together industry representatives to take views on these issues and inform any future action.