Audiovisual
The Copyright Directive: the implementation process has started
March 2 2020 - Audiovisual International Music PlayRight
About a year ago we reported that Europe had finally approved the fiercely fought Copyright directive. Member States have until the 7th of June 2021 to transpose this directive into[…]
First distribution of international rights: 1.2 million € for PlayRight members
February 25 2020 - Audiovisual International Music PlayRight
PlayRight carried out the first distribution of neighbouring rights for music and audiovisual recordings today. We distributed no less than 1.2 million euros amongst our affiliated artists! Background information: what[…]
No declaration = no rights…
February 20 2020 - Audiovisual Music PlayRight
As artist, you have been a member of PlayRight and we thank you for entrusting us with the management of your repertoire and your neighbouring rights. Whether you are a[…]
Workshops & drink, and afterwards?
January 27 2020 - Audiovisual Music PlayRight
For all the photos of the event, click here. The entire PlayRight team would like to thank everyone who participated in the masterclass and workshop at the Brussels’ Beursschouwburg on[…]
Distribution of neighbouring rights: a new record in 2019
January 21 2020 - Audiovisual International Music PlayRight
In 2019, PlayRight distributed more than 27 million euros of neighbouring rights. By collecting an average of almost 20 million euros annually, the society has distributed more rights than we[…]
New record of rights collected abroad in 2019!
January 14 2020 - Audiovisual Music PlayRight
€1.9 million, that is the record amount of rights collected abroad in 2019. Even breaking our record collection from 2018. This amount corresponds to rights collected by PlayRight for affiliated[…]
Masterclass “music in audiovisual: how does it work?”
December 11 2019 - Audiovisual Music PlayRight
Soundtrack, opening credits, jingle, editing or assembly… an audiovisual work or TV programme without music would be unthinkable. What is the role of the editor in the commercialisation of music?[…]
Workshop dedicated to actors
December 11 2019 - Audiovisual PlayRight
Becoming famous as an actor… Yes, but how, exactly? How do you approach a casting director, how do you prepare for an audition or how can you gain visibility in[…]
“Cable rights” for performers, what is the current situation?
December 3 2019 - Audiovisual Music PlayRight
Since 2015, actors and musicians are entitled to a remuneration for cable retransmission. Since the adoption of a new law in November 2018, however, they are also entitled to a[…]
Launch of Unisono, the unique platform for copyrights & neighbouring rights
November 26 2019 - Audiovisual Music PlayRight
January 1st, 2020 marks the operational launch of Unisono, the unique platform for copyrights & neighbouring rights in Belgium. This platform is a result of a collaboration between Sabam, PlayRight[…]