The impact of streaming on the independent record sector will be
the focus of the fourth session of its inquiry into the economics
of music streaming. MPs will hear from British indie record
company Beggars Group, the record label Jazz Re:freshed and AIM,
the umbrella organisation that represents the UK’s independent
music sector.
The previous session heard
from senior executives of major record labels Sony Music,
Warner Music and Universal Music. This session will consider the
position of independent labels in competing for deals with
streaming services.
MPs are examining the production and licensing of streamed music
and considering underlying issues which have led to calls for a
review of the distribution of streaming revenues in a more
equitable way. The inquiry will take evidence from major
platforms at a future session.
Artists and performers who have given evidence to the inquiry
include songwriter and producer Nile Rodgers in the second
session, and Radiohead guitarist Ed O’Brien, Elbow front man
Guy Garvey and soloist Nadine Shah at the first
hearing.
In December, Committee Chair released a statement concerning
potential witnesses who might be deterred from coming forward
because of fears that action would be taken against them.
Thursday 4 February, 14.30
Witnesses, 14.30:
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Paul Pacifico, CEO, Association of Independent Music
(AIM)
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Rupert Skellett, General Counsel, Beggars
Group
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Yvette Griffith, Co-CEO and Executive Director, Jazz
Re:freshed
Notes to editors:
The DCMS Committee’s inquiry into the economics of streaming was
launched on 15 October 2020.
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