{"id":34073,"date":"2024-05-16T09:18:24","date_gmt":"2024-05-16T09:18:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playright.be\/?p=34073"},"modified":"2024-05-16T09:18:24","modified_gmt":"2024-05-16T09:18:24","slug":"publication-political-memorandum-of-the-performing-artist-2024-2029","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playright.be\/en\/publication-political-memorandum-of-the-performing-artist-2024-2029\/","title":{"rendered":"Publication: Political memorandum of the performing artist 2024-2029"},"content":{"rendered":"

2024 is the <\/em>election year: we will vote in the European, federal, and regional elections on 9 June, then in the local elections on 13 October. As performing artists, these elections are crucial opportunities for you to make your voice heard as a sector. With that in mind, PlayRight’s political memorandum outlines the challenges and recommendations for the upcoming legislature, as well as further calls for action.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Belgian cultural sector has undergone enormous changes in recent years. We have been hit hard by the pandemic; the energy crisis; the shift towards digital consumption of music and film. Yet there have also been major successes, namely the modernisation of the social security system for artists and the formation of a legal basis for artists to receive remuneration from streaming and content-sharing platforms.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ahead of the 9 June and 13 October elections, PlayRight has identified the nine main challenges <\/strong>for performers in Belgium, all of which require a targeted approach from politicians in order to protect your rights and revenues.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n