Copyright Controversy over a Song, Melly Goeslaw and Cita Rahayu Highlight the Case Involving Agnez Mo

Kapanlagi.com - The copyright controversy has resurfaced after the famous singer Agnez Mo was fined Rp1.5 billion. This court decision has sparked various reactions, especially from fellow musicians who question the legal basis used. One of the main debates is whether the singer is directly responsible for royalty payments or if promoters and event organizers should bear the responsibility.

Among the musicians who have spoken out, Melly Goeslaw and Cita Rahayu expressed their astonishment and concern. Melly, who is also a senior songwriter, believes that this decision could have a negative impact on the ecosystem of the Indonesian music industry. Meanwhile, Cita Rahayu openly described this ruling as unreasonable.

This case originated from a lawsuit by Ari Bias, the creator of the song Bilang Saja, who sued Agnez Mo for singing his song at an event without permission. Although many other musicians also questioned this decision, the court still ruled in favor of the plaintiff. This has sparked a lengthy discussion about copyright regulations in Indonesia and who should actually be responsible for royalty payments.

1. Melly Goeslaw Raises Her Voice, Questions the Judge's Decision

Melly Goeslaw and Cita Rahayu speak out. (credit:instagram.com/melly_goeslaw)

Melly Goeslaw expressed her anxiety through a social media post. In her statement, she revealed her confusion regarding this case. According to her, in her 29 years of working as a songwriter, this is the first time she has heard of a singer being sued for performing a recorded song.

She emphasized that according to the law, the party responsible for paying royalties should be the promoter or event organizer, not the singer. The court's decision that favored this lawsuit made her question the legal understanding used by the judge in making the decision.

2. Cita Rahayu Furious, Calls the Court Unfair

Melly Goeslaw and Cita Rahayu speak out. (credit:instagram.com/cita_rahayu)

Cita Rahayu, known as a dangdut singer and affectionately called Cita Citata, also voiced her opinion through an Instagram Story. She questioned since when a singer has to pay royalties directly to the songwriter. According to her, the applicable mechanism should go through the National Collective Management Institute (LMKN) or the Collective Management Institute (LMK).

In her post, she even referred to the court as "funny" and mentioned another case that, in her opinion, also demonstrates injustice. Her statement received a lot of support from fellow musicians who feel there is an oddity in the court's decision.

3. Reactions from Other Musicians, Ahmad Dhani to Hedi Yunus

Melly Goeslaw and Cita Rahayu speak out. (credit:instagram.com/ahmaddhaniofficial)

In addition to Melly Goeslaw and Cita Rahayu, other musicians such as Ahmad Dhani and Hedi Yunus also commented on this case. Ahmad Dhani emphasized that this decision could set a bad precedent for the music industry, where singers are burdened with responsibilities that should belong to promoters.

Meanwhile, Hedi Yunus reminisced about how in the 90s, singers could freely perform songs from their albums without having to worry about additional costs. He questioned whether this would become a new standard that would complicate singers' ability to create.

4. This Copyright Case Could Impact the Indonesian Music Industry

Melly Goeslaw and Cita Rahayu speak out. (credit:instagram.com/agnezmo)

The court's decision in favor of the songwriter's lawsuit against Agnez Mo has raised concerns about the future of the music industry. If this decision becomes a legal standard, singers will be more cautious in performing songs, possibly even avoiding singing certain songs outside of official contracts.

This could change the dynamics between songwriters and singers, which should be mutually beneficial. If not legally clarified soon, the ecosystem of the music industry could become increasingly unstable.

5. The Role of the Government in Regulating Song Copyright

Melly Goeslaw and Cita Rahayu speak up. (credit:instagram.com/agnezmo)

Melly Goeslaw, in her statement, also touched on the importance of government involvement in regulating copyright. She revealed that she and the team from the Indonesian House of Representatives are drafting a revision of the Copyright Law to make the regulations clearer and to avoid misunderstandings.

The government is expected to provide clearer regulations soon so that similar cases do not occur in the future. Artists, as national assets, need to receive fair legal protection to prevent disparities between songwriters and singers.

6. Why was Agnez Mo fined in this copyright case?

Agnez Mo was fined Rp1.5 billion for allegedly violating copyright by singing the song Bilang Saja without permission from its creator, Ari Bias.

• What does Melly Goeslaw think about this court decision?

Melly Goeslaw questioned the judge's decision because she believes that singers should not be responsible for paying royalties, but rather the promoters or event organizers.

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