Introduction
The Indian Performing Right Society (IPRS) held the first session of Season 2 of the ‘My Music, My Rights: Creators Connect Programme’ on January 29 at Ajeenkya DY Patil University, Pune.
What is IPRS?
The Indian Performing Right Society (IPRS) protects the rights of music creators, ensuring they receive fair royalties for commercial use. As a key copyright society, IPRS advocates for intellectual property rights across digital platforms, radio, TV, and live performances. Through initiatives like ‘My Music, My Rights,’ it educates artists on licensing, revenue, and legal rights, fostering a sustainable music industry.
What is ‘My Music, My Rights’?
The ‘My Music, My Rights’ program is a creator-focused initiative designed to empower musicians, composers, and lyricists with knowledge about their rights. Through interactive sessions, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, IPRS continues to champion the cause of fair compensation and recognition for music creators.
Bringing Together Music Industry Experts
The event, supported by IPRS, united music creators, artists, and industry experts to discuss intellectual property rights, royalties, and strategies for platforms like YouTube. Panels highlighted challenges for emerging artists and the need for diversity in music. IPRS emphasized protecting creators’ rights and ensuring fair compensation in the digital era.
Notable Speakers and Insights
Speakers included Karan Grover (Dolby Labs), Sagarika Das (Sagarika Music), Bhaskar Nair and Nikhil Nerkar (YouTube Music), Chandrika Shah (Horus Music), Saee Tembhekar (Singer-Songwriter), and Murtuza Gadiwala (Outwrite Publishing). Rumpa Banerjee (IPRS) shared insights on managing rights and royalties, as well as the role of copyright societies in supporting authors, composers, and publishers.
IPRS CEO Rakesh Nigam’s Takeaway
Reflecting on the event, IPRS CEO Rakesh Nigam said, “It’s immensely rewarding to witness the enthusiasm and curiosity displayed by the creators today. The overwhelming response reinforces IPRS’s commitment to empowering music creators by educating them about their rights and the resources available to them. To see such a diverse group of creators come together to learn, share, and grow is inspiring. This initiative is all about fostering a culture where creators are empowered, and their contributions are acknowledged and rewarded.”
The ‘My Music, My Rights’ program will continue with sessions in Ahmedabad (Feb 6), Bangalore (Feb 20), Chennai (March 6), Lucknow (March 26), and Patna (April 9).
IPRS continues to work toward raising awareness about music rights and supporting creators in navigating the industry.