JAKARTA - Indra Lesmana through social media Threads continues to voice his belief in direct licensing as the right music royalty governance system to be used in Indonesia.
Indra emphasized that the future of the Indonesian music industry will lead to a direct license system, which cuts out the role of intermediaries.
He emphasized that the essence of the direct license is not merely a matter of who is charged to pay royalties, but rather the accuracy and transparency of data on the use of songs.
"Performers must still communicate the setlist/songs that will be sung to the organizers, so that the licensing payment can be made accurately and transparently," wrote Indra Lesmana, quoted Monday, December 22.
According to him, this system allows songwriters to receive their economic rights directly without cuts or long bureaucratic processes from third parties. He believes that the availability of current digital technology is more than enough to adopt the system en masse.
"Digital technology is already available and capable of doing all this. The time will come when music licenses run without intermediaries," said the 59-year-old musician.
"Everything will be a direct license in time," he said.
Not stopping there, Indra also gave a reminder for independent musicians or performers who often make their own events.
He reminded that the responsibility for the license remains attached, regardless of who holds control over the event.
"Many performers are also 'event organizers', whether they make their own showcase, make their own concert, etc. Still, make sure you have the license for the songs you will perform," concluded Indra.
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