Source · Select Committees · Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Recommendation 11
11
Rejected
Paragraph: 73
Creator Remuneration Working Group membership gives creators minority voice and excludes producers.
Conclusion
We welcome the Government’s publication of the terms of reference for the Creator Remuneration Working Group and expect to see tangible steps to improve musicians’ remuneration and performer rights in the next twelve months. However, we note concerns that the group’s membership leaves creators themselves with a minority voice and vote among their peers and that record producers, who are integral to the music making process, are not included.
Government Response Summary
The government expresses confidence that the Creator Remuneration Working Group has adequate and broad representation, ensuring productive conversations despite a size-limited membership. They will ensure all members can express views and may invite others or adapt the group if necessary, but do not commit to changing the current structure.
Paragraph Reference:
73
Government Response
Rejected
HM Government
Rejected
The government is confident that the Creator Remuneration Working Group has an adequate and appropriately broad representation from across the music industry, including major and independent labels, publishers, platforms and organisations representing creative talent. Having a size-limited membership for the working group has so far ensured productive conversations, where representatives from across the music sector, including the music creator community, have had the opportunity to engage constructively on issues related to creator remuneration. As the working group continues to progress, we will ensure that all members are given adequate opportunity to express their views. Where appropriate, and with agreement of the members, we will invite other representatives to present or assess evidence at different points throughout the process. The government will continue to monitor the progress made on this issue and adapt the group if it feels it is necessary.