Creator remuneration

Culture, Media and Sport Committee Closed Non-inquiry session
Opened: 4 Sep 2023 Closed: 22 May 2024 Parliament page
8 Recommendations
6 Conclusions
1 Report
2 Oral sessions
2 Letters
2 Events
Activity timeline 8 events
1 Nov
2024
Report published
10 Apr
2024
Report published
5 Mar
2024
Correspondence
6 Feb
2024
Correspondence
12 Dec
2023
Oral evidence
12 Dec
2023
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
19 Sep
2023
Oral evidence
19 Sep
2023
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
Oral evidence sessions 2 sessions
12 Dec 2023
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Dr Hyojung Sun Merck Mercuriadis Nile Rodgers Paul Clements · Music Publishers Association Professor David Hesmondhalgh VV Brown · The Ivors Academy
19 Sep 2023
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Andrew Harrower · Directors UK Caroline Norbury OBE · Creative UK John Hollingworth · British Equity Collecting Society Ltd Nicola Solomon · Creators’ Rights Alliance Reema Selhi · Design and Artists Copyright Society Richard Combes · Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Society
Title HC No. Published Items Response
Fifth Report - Creator remuneration HC 156 10 Apr 2024 14 Responded
Recommendations & Conclusions
4 results
Clear
10 Recommendation Rejected
Fifth Report - Creator remuneration
Drive fundamental reform of music streaming based on commissioned research results.
The Government must take stock of the results of the extensive research it has commissioned and look at how it can drive fundamental reform of music streaming with a package of measures designed to make streaming work for all.
Government Response
The government acknowledges creator concerns but states its current view is that industry-led dialogue and action, via the Creator Remuneration Working Group, is the best approach for addressing remuneration in music streaming. They will keep it under review and reserve the right to consider alternative measures if necessary, but currently do not commit to driving fundamental reform through a government-led package of measures.
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11 Conclusion Rejected
Fifth Report - Creator remuneration
Creator Remuneration Working Group membership gives creators minority voice and excludes producers.
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 … Read more
Government Response
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.
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12 Recommendation Rejected
Fifth Report - Creator remuneration
Revisit Creator Remuneration Working Group membership to give music makers a stronger voice.
We recommend that the Government revisit the Creator Remuneration Working Group’s membership, in order to give music makers a stronger and fairer voice over issues of remuneration for the duration of the Group’s timespan.
Government Response
The government rejects the recommendation to revisit the Creator Remuneration Working Group's membership, stating confidence in its adequate and broad representation. They explain the benefits of a size-limited group and commit to ensuring all members have an opportunity to express views, while monitoring progress and adapting the group if deemed necessary.
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14 Recommendation Rejected
Fifth Report - Creator remuneration
Require Government to consult on measures incentivising optimal publishing rights rates for creators.
Given the contribution of songwriters and composers to the success of music streaming, we recommend that the Government bring forward measures for consultation with fans, music makers and other stakeholders to incentivise an optimal rate for publishing rights in order … Read more
Government Response
The government rejects the recommendation to bring forward measures for consultation, stating its belief that appropriate remuneration is best achieved through industry negotiations. It welcomes views through the Creator Remuneration Working Group but will not introduce government-led measures at this time.
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Government Response AI assessment · 14 of 8 classified
Accepted 1
Accepted in Part 1
Acknowledged 3
Deferred 5
Rejected 4
Total 8 recs + 6 conclusions
Correspondence 2 letters
5 Mar 2024 To committee Letter from David Martin et al, Council of Music Makers, relating to the Creator Remuneration Working Group, dated 22 February 2024
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6 Feb 2024 To committee Letter from Julia Lopez MP, Minister for Media, Tourism and Creative Industries, relating to music streaming follow-up, dated 30 January 2024
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