The record labels announced record profits from streaming, so it’s hugely popular. But, unfortunately, that’s not translating into decent royalty rates for our members. Artwork: Jens Wolter
We’re calling on Government to urgently undertake a review of streaming. Show your support for the campaign to fix streaming and keep music alive.
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Why musicians are supporting the campaign to fix streaming
We launched the petition on the morning of Monday 11 May, and signatures began piling up straight away. Some highlights from the accompanying supportive comments:
“I am adversely affected by my music being streamed with no financial compensation” – Glenn
“I'm signing as its time songwriters. composers and performers were given a fair share of the profits from streaming their music. Streaming is a great channel for people easily accessing music, but is unfair how little of the profits go back to the people who created the music” – Jamie
“I’m signing because i believe music creators should be given a fairer share of the profits their work generates” – Steve
“Lockdown has proven the vital part creativity and art plays in our lives. As we recognise value in different, more human ways society ought to level up. Artists shouldn't be struggling” - Rachel
Read more comments on the Keep Music Alive petition.
Coverage in the press
The campaign has also already begun to gain momentum in the media. Coverage in the press so far included:
“Spotify is reckoned to pay out an average of only £0.0028 (or 0.28p) per stream to so-called “rights holders”, a term that encompasses both massive record companies and artists who put out their own music. On YouTube, the per-stream rate is put at a mere £0.0012” - John Harris explores the issues in the Guardian.
“The record labels announced record profits from streaming, so it’s hugely popular. But, unfortunately, that’s not translating into decent royalty rates for our members” - MU Deputy General Secretary Naomi Pohl speaks to Jazz FM about the campaign to fix streaming.
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