LMKN Commissioner's Commitment To Support Composer Claims Of Rights On Royalty Performing

JAKARTA - LMKN Commissioner Johnny Maukar expressed his full support for composers to obtain royalties for his work. More specifically regarding the summons submitted by Ari Bias, the songwriter 'Bilang Saja' by Agnez Mo.

Present at the middle of a press conference last Thursday, May 2, Johnny confirmed Ari's claim as a composer whose rights have not been fulfilled. "Regarding what Ari Bias asked us, it is true that the use of the song did not pay royalties," he told the media crew.

Johnny explained that LMKN had made efforts to pay royalties according to the provisions. However, in the field, this has not been fully obeyed by several related parties.

"We have tried to withdraw royalties, some have paid, some do not want to pay," he added.

Ari Bias, who was accompanied by a lawyer, Minola Sebayang, is waiting for good faith from Agnez Mo and HWG as the organizers of the HW Event on three different schedules.

"We are waiting for the good faith within 7 working days starting today. If there is no response from Agnez Mo or PT Aneka Bintang Gading, it is possible that Ari Bias will take legal action to defend Ari Bias' legal interests as the creator," said Minola.

When contacted by VOI via WhatsApp, HWG stated that this issue was in the process of being handled, and an official statement would appear in the near future. Meanwhile, Agnez Mo has not given any response when trying to be contacted via email.