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As CRB III rate setting decision looms, stakeholders react to the DLC’s request to delay making retroactive payments

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The music publishing world is expecting with anticipation what will be the final mechanical rates applied to the digital use of music for the period 2018-2022, as part of the CRB III rate-setting proceedings, but another front has emerged in the on-going fight between music publishers and digital music providers (DMPs).

DSPs, through the Digital Licensee Coordinator (DLC) have requested from the Copyright Office to delay their obligation of making retroactive royalty payments to copyright ow...

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Emmanuel is a Washington, DC-based freelance journalist, blogger and media consultant, specialising in the entertainment business and cultural trends. He was the US editor for British music industry trade publication Music Week. Previously, he was the editor of Impact, a magazine for the music publishing community (2007-2009), the global editor of US trade publication Billboard (2003-2006), and the editor in chief of Billboard’s sister publication Music & Media (1997-2003).

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UBC claims victory as Brazilian court finds CIDE tax applied on music royalties sent to rights holders abroad is not justified

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September 24, 2023

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The Brazilian Superior Court of Justice has affirmed that the CIDE tax applied on music royalties sent abroad is not justified, putting an end to an almost two-decade long legal battle between rights society UBC and the country's Fiscal Authority.

"I would like to point out this remarkable result, a solid confirmation of our commitment and how seriously we take our mandate," said UBC CEO Marcelo Castello Branco in a message to affiliates. UBC said that societies represented by UBC will now b...

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Deborah Ross’ Protect Working Musicians Act of 2023 will allow artists to collectively negotiate with online platforms

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September 23, 2023

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North Carolina Congresswoman Deborah Ross has introduced the Protect Working Musicians Act of 2023, a legislation that will "empower independent music creator owners to collectively negotiate with dominant online platforms regarding the terms on which their music may be distributed."

The Bill is meant to address the issue of independent artists' ability to negotiate terms with the main streaming services. A statement from the office of Congresswoman Ross described the Bill as giving "small i...

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ASCAP members take over Capitol Hill

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September 22, 2023

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The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) celebrated the repertoire of its members at The ASCAP Foundation’s 12th annual “We Write the Songs” concert, held at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC on September 20.

Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden

As in previous years, 2023’s “We Write the Songs” event celebrated gifts from The ASCAP Foundation to the Library of Congress of the original manuscripts, lead sheets, lyrics sheets, photos and letters of some of Ame...

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