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Streaming royalties for artists: the legal impasse explained
December 18 2025 -
In recent months, we at PlayRight have regularly received this question from our artists: I participated in a recording that was subsequently broadcast on television or radio and streamed. Why[…]
From 2026 onwards, only Peppol invoices will be accepted: PlayRight is prepared
December 18 2025 -
If you are a PlayRight supplier or receive support from PlayRight+, please take Peppol into account from 01/01/2026. You can read more about this below. PlayRight is prepared for Peppol![…]
Distribution calendar 2026: overview of rights to be paid to artists
December 18 2025 -
The 2026 distribution calendar is ready: ten distributions of rights collected on the Belgian territory and abroad will be carried out in 2026, among which four final distributions: Deadlines for[…]
Income of performing artists at risk due to new budget proposals
December 18 2025 -
The recent federal budget agreement includes a proposed change to the tax treatment of remuneration for creative performances. If this proposal becomes reality, it could have a direct impact on[…]
Music rights 2024: first distribution of 5.013.811,93 euros
October 23 2025 -
PlayRight has carried out the first distribution of music rights for the reference year 2024. The total sum received by our musicians and artists affiliated via a sister society abroad[…]
A new colleague at PlayRight. Welcome, Jo!
October 17 2025 -
PlayRight welcomes Jo De Weerdt as Music Account Manager. With over 25 years of experience at Universal Music Belgium and CNR Music as A&R, product and marketing manager, he knows[…]
Combination of income from copyright and neighbouring rights with arts work allowances or unemployment benefits.
October 17 2025 -
Authors and performing artists who currently receive unemployment benefits should bear in mind that their allowance may be reduced should their income from copyright and related rights (from collective management[…]
PlayRight deadlines & distribution calendar: don’t miss out on any royalties!
October 17 2025 -
As an artist or musician in Belgium, you don’t want to miss out on a single penny of neighbouring rights. That’s why it’s crucial for you to submit your declarations[…]