4 Music Week 28.11.14 NEWS NEWS IN BRIEF


n IFPI: Record companies invest $4.3 billion annually in A&R and marketing, according to a new report from IFPI. The Investing In Music report said labels put 27% of their revenue into A&R and marketing, up from 26% in 2011. n SPOTIFY: Rock band Rammstein - who are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year - have made their entire catalogue available to stream exclusively on Spotify worldwide. The German band have also curated a Spotify playlist of the songs and artists who have inspired them. n TICKETMASTER: The ticketing company is expanding its operations into Poland. Ticketmaster’s new Warsaw office will be led by ticketing and media expert Iwona Zuber-Fiuczek. n VINCE POWER: The live music promoter has had the threat of an injunction banning him from staging live events set aside by the High Court. The Mean Fiddler founder had claims brought against him by PRS for Music earlier this year following a dispute over unpaid licencing fees for live performances at the Hop Farm music festival. However, PRS are said to have agreed for the injunction and costs award to be dismissed. n LIVE VENUES: Independent Venue Week will take place for a second year in January 2015. With a series of gigs running from January 26-February 1. At least 85 venues will take part, with nights curated from a number of industry partners. n GOOGLE: Google could be commanded to separate its search engine from other commercial services in an attempt by competing companies to decrease the technology giant’s dominance. Pressure from media groups and telecoms has resulted in a draft motion that could either result in a tougher line within the antitrust case that the US company is currently embroiled in or the implementation of laws to reduce Google’s reach. n TICKETING: A new clause to the Consumer Rights Bill aims to increase transparency in the event ticket resale market. Passed in the House of Lords last week, the provisions will mean that touts selling their tickets through internet platforms like Seatwave and Viagogo will have to prominently disclose key facts to potential customers.


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.com LACK OF COMPENSATION IS A ‘SERIOUS ERROR’ SAYS UK MUSIC CEO


Private copying fight continues T


GOVERNMENT n BY TOM PAKINKIS


he Musicians’ Union, The British Academy of Songwriters, Composers


and Authors (BASCA) and UK Music launched an application for Judicial Review of the Government’s introduction of a private copying exception on Tuesday, on the basis that the exception does not include fair compensation for songwriters, musicians and other rights holders within the creative sector. The MU, BASCA and UK


Music say that they welcome the purpose of the new measures, namely to enable consumers to make a copy of their legally acquired music. However, the organisations argue against the new legislation “as it incorrectly implements the law by failing to include fair compensation for musicians, composers and rights holders”. The private copying


exception in EU law includes a compensatory element, setting the majority of countries in Europe that have introduced private copying exceptions apart from the UK. The Judicial review process


will see the High Court examine the Government’s decision on a private copying exception in order to ensure that it was made in a lawful way. It will test the manner in which the Government made its decision. UK Music, BASCA and The MU hope that a successful


yet if anything, the inclusion of cloud locker services will increase confusion amongst consumers.” Jo Dipple, CEO of UK


Music added: “Licensing is the business model for the UK music industry’s success in the digital age. However, where the right to licence is removed, rights holders should be compensated. Copyright enables people to earn a living out of their creativity and sustain jobs. “The Government has made


a serious error with regards to private copying. The legislative framework must guarantee musicians and composers are fairly compensated.” John Smith, MU general


“We have sought judicial review because of the way the Government made its decision not to protect the UK’s creative industries - in stark contrast to other countries that have introduced copyright exceptions” VICK BAIN, BASCA CEO


challenge will lead to the legislation being amended appropriately. Commenting, Vick Bain,


CEO of BASCA (pictured), said: “We have sought judicial review because of the way the Government made its decision not to protect the UK’s creative industries – in stark contrast to other countries that have introduced copyright exceptions. We fully support the right of the consumer to copy legally bought


music for their own personal and private use, but there must be fair compensation for the creators of the music. “The exception also


represents a transfer of value to the tech sector, by favouring international technology companies over our own creative industries, namely the musician and composer communities. “The new law has been sold as a measure which will bring clarity,


secretary and president of the International Federation of Musicians (IFM), said: “The Government has not adequately justified why they are bringing forward an exception without compensation. We believe there is strong evidence to suggest musicians will suffer harm under the proposal. This is why we are seeking a judicial review of their decision. This is surely wrong and the Government should reconsider this ill- thought-out legislation.” AIM’s Alison Wenham said:


“The Government has gone in the wrong direction on copyright exceptions, burdening the industry and the consumer with needless and unenforceable legislation. The exception should apply industry to industry, not to the already confused consumer.


AIF tops 50 festival members


and Farr Festival. The 75,000-capacity Isle Of


The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) now has 50 members, with new additions including The Isle Of Wight Festival, Fire In The Mountain


Wight Festival is one of Britain’s largest and most successful festivals and was headlined in 2014 by Red Hot Chili Peppers, Biffy Clyro and Kings of Leon. It joins the 1,000-capacity Fire In The Mountain held in Aberystwyth and Wales and Farr, a 3,5000-capacity underground electronic music event held just outside of London. Other AIF festivals that


have become members in 2014 include: No Tomorrow in Nottingham (DHP


Family, 15,000-capacity), The Eistenfodd held in various locations across Wales (18,000), Gloucestershire’s Barn On The Farm (5,000), Manchester’s Pangaea (6,500) and Rhythm And Vines - a 30,000 capacity event held in New Zealand and AIF’s first international member. AIF co-founder Rob da Bank


said: “I’m really chuffed to have reached our half-century at the AIF. To have three such diverse and fantastic festivals join us and take us over the 50 festivals mark is great news for the independent festival scene.”


Isle Of Wight festival


promoter John Giddings said: “It is a privilege to be accepted into the AIF to work alongside the great independents of the business. I hope that we can add something to the mix, and I know for certain that we will learn something new. We look forward to it!” AIF general manager Paul


Reed (pictured) added: “What a fantastic way to celebrate AIF’s 50th. We are extremely proud to represent 50 of the most exciting and creative festivals from across the UK and further afield.”


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