In the context of the music industry, a “cuesheet” refers to a document that details specific information about the music used in an audiovisual production, such as movies, TV shows, commercials, or video games. This document is essential for the management of copyrights and royalties, as it records which songs were used, when, and in…
Collaborations in the music industry are not a new phenomenon. However, over time,they have gained even more traction, being a usual way of composing, and making it common to encounter works with several rights holders. An important aspect to consider is the complexities that arise in the distribution of rights when multiple holders are involved….
Have you collaborated in creating a song with other artists? Then, it’s important to understand how the rights to that work are divided. Who owns the song? What steps should you take? When multiple musicians contribute to a song, it becomes necessary to determine how the copyrights will be shared. This distribution will determine the…
Following complaints from UNISON, the Spanish competition authority imposes a new fine of 6.4 million euros on SGAE and bans it from contracting with the Public Administration. Why does the CNMC fine SGAE? UNISON filed a complaint against the Spanish collective management organisation t(Sociedad general de Autores y Editores, SGAE) before the Spanish competition authority…