The government has published a statement on the outcomes of the Creator Remuneration Working Group which has been meeting since April 2024. It has agreed a set of principles with the BPI and AIM to attempt to address concerns about…
BPI and AIM have recommended that their member labels adopt a set of principles when renegotiating old record contracts with their artists. The Council Of Music Makers believes all artists should be receiving a ‘modern digital royalty rate‘ without deductions…
The Council Of Music-Makers is today presenting a day of conversations at The Great Escape Conference in Brighton. We have teamed up with the Association Of Independent Music to host sessions on the power of independence, getting the most from…
The UK’s Council Of Music Makers brings together the organisations that represent those who compose, record, perform and produce the music we all love. We jointly campaign to address issues and challenges impacting on the UK music industry’s creative talent.…
When it comes to the use of music in AI training, both tech companies and rightsholders in the music industry must respect every music-maker’s right to consent, control and compensation. Make it fair – just ask us first! THE MUSIC-MAKER…
The Council Of Music Makers, representing UK musicians, songwriters, music producers, featured artists and their managers, has responded to the recent debate about MPs accepting free tickets, saying “we need you at our events!” Unlike other sectors where MPs and…
on Tuesday 25 February at 5pm – delivered live on Zoom. This is a webinar from the Council Of Music Makers for members of the Featured Artists Coalition, The Ivors Academy, the Musicians’ Union, the Music Producers Guild and the…
The UK government has announced a new consultation on copyright and AI. This is our response… This consultation provides a unique moment for the government to protect individual creators’ rights and facilitate a dynamic licensing market for the use of…
The Council Of Music Makers is hosting a Christmas Party for members of the Ivors Academy, Featured Artists Coalition, Music Managers Forum, Music Producers Guild and Musicians’ Union on Wednesday 4th December from 6-9pm. It’s taking place at Editors Tap,…
This code was proposed via the UK-government led Creator Remuneration Working Group in July 2024. These commitments would address key concerns around creator remuneration. These objectives could also be achieved through legislation as proposed by the CMS Select Committee. 1.…