Piyu's Response To Cafe Owners Who Are Fearful Of Playing Indonesian Songs

Guitarist Padi Reborn And Chair Of ACTION, Piyu (Ivan Two Men/VOI)

JAKARTA - PADI Reborn guitarist who is also the Chair of the All-Indonesian Composter Association (AKSI), Piyu, responded to the fears of cafe and restaurant owners caused by the screening of songs at their place of business.

As is known, the Mie Gacoan case in Bali has caused fear among cafe and restaurant entrepreneurs. They don't want to get caught in legal trouble for not paying royalties from the songs they play.

Several narratives also developed on social media, where many cafes and restaurants chose to play overseas songs and even the sound of birds.

According to Piyu, entrepreneurs should not be afraid, especially to play songs made by Indonesian musicians. The reason is that everything has been regulated in Law No.28 of 2014 concerning Copyright.

"Don't be afraid, because it's actually arranged from 2014," said Piyu when met in Thamrin, Central Jakarta, Monday, August 4.

Piyu added that ACTION has also provided input regarding the fears of entrepreneurs through discussions with the Collective Management Institute (LMK) and the National Collective Management Institute (LMKN).

"This morning, the ACTION just participated in the FGD (Forum Group Discussion) with LMK-LMK. And from ACTION, we gave proposals in the form of tariffs, how it will be implemented, and others," said the 52-year-old guitarist.

"And now wait for the decision. Just wait for the result, later we will reveal it," he said.