JAKARTA - Candra Darusman responded to an official statement from the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DJKI) regarding licenses (permits) and royalties for performing rights.
As is known, Razilu as Director General of DJKI stated firmly that the payment of royalties for performing rights was only done one door through the National Collective Management Institute (LMKN).
By paying royalties to LMKN, there is no need for direct permission from the creator or copyright holder, because legally the right has been fulfilled. This is said to provide clarity, ease, and legal certainty.
In addition, it was also emphasized that the obligation to pay royalties for performing rights, is charged to event organizers or business owners, in accordance with predetermined rates.
In a public discussion on copyright at Taman Ismail Marzuki, Central Jakarta on Friday, June 20, Candra informed what the DJKI said.
Two days ago, DJKI from the Ministry of Law issued a fatwa, namely that for concerts, the applicable provisions must be obeyed, namely as long as the promoters or EO pays and takes care of licenses from a performance, then the song permit is automatically given. So, no more need to ask permission (directly to the songwriter)," said Candra.
"If the promoter takes care of the license, pays royalties to LMKN, then the singer or musician no longer needs to ask for permission. And this applies internationally," he continued.
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Candra explained that DJKI had taken the right steps, by emphasizing what had actually been stated a few years ago. However, he gave an important note, considering that the statement was made earlier.
"Unfortunately, it's only now that the 'fatwa' has come out. Try from the start, maybe there won't be problems between friends (musicians)," said the Karimata personnel.
With the explanation of DJKI's statement, Candra hopes that confusion and fear from several parties over the chaos of music royalties can end.
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