Licensing of Copyright For Public Performance of Sound Recordings
The new Copyright Act (“the Act”), which was passed in Parliament in September 2021, will come into force on 21 November 2021. The Act enhances our copyright regime through its updated provisions, which factor in technological developments that have impacted how content is created, distributed, accessed and used. You can access the Factsheet For Businesses […]
Fans around world are listening to more music – 18.4 hours (368 three-minute tracks) weekly Fans enjoy music in more ways, as labels’ innovation drives excitement and diversity of music Use of unlicensed music remains an issue harming creators, continues to evolve Download the full report here Infographic available for download here Localised report also available in French, German & Italian. […]
1. The Ministry of Law (MinLaw) has tabled the Copyright Bill for First Reading in Parliament today. 2. The Copyright Bill (“the Bill”) seeks to repeal and replace the current Copyright Act. It will strengthen the copyright regime in Singapore, by updating the Copyright Act to stay abreast of changes in how content is created, distributed, and […]
Global recorded music revenues grow 7.4% The global recorded music market grew by 7.4% in 2020, the sixth consecutive year of growth, according to IFPI, the organisation that represents the recorded music industry worldwide. Figures released today in IFPI’s Global Music Report show total revenues for 2020 were US$21.6 billion. Growth was driven by streaming, especially by […]