Policy Workshop on the role of regulation in the European digital music ecosystem will be held in Lisbon organized by Fair MusE. On December 11, 2024, the event will take place at the Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian from 9:00 to 15:30 (WET). Participants can also join online.
Why This Workshop Matters
As the music industry becomes more digital, artists face new challenges. Streaming platforms, social media, and algorithms make it harder for creators to earn fair income. Fair MusE’s workshop will explore these issues and how EU laws influence music rights and payments.
The event will feature three expert panels. Each panel will cover key topics related to fairness and regulations in the digital music world.
Panel 1: What Does “Fairness” Mean in EU Copyright Law?
This panel will discuss fairness for creators under EU copyright rules. It will examine the 2019 EU Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market. Experts will debate whether these laws protect creators’ rights effectively. Speakers include professors from leading universities and representatives from independent music organizations.
Panel 2: Copyright and Social Media
The second session will explore how EU rules affect social media platforms and collective rights management. Presenters will discuss Article 17 of the Digital Single Market Directive. Panelists will also look at licensing practices and whether current rules benefit artists. Guests include industry leaders from Sony Music, Unison Rights, and PEX, a company specializing in AI-based rights management.
Panel 3: Fairness Through Competition and Platform Regulation
The final panel will focus on competition law and platform transparency. Experts will discuss how these tools could create a fairer digital music market. Topics include how smaller artists are affected and whether data transparency could improve fairness.
Who Should Attend and How?
This workshop is ideal for anyone involved in music. This includes industry professionals, academics, and creators. To join the workshop, register online through the event’s official page.
The Fair MusE Policy Workshop promises valuable insights into the digital music world. With top speakers and important topics, it is a must-attend event for those shaping the industry.