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[…]