Ardhito Pramono Sues Sony Music Indonesia Over Breach of Royalty Agreement

Kapanlagi.com - Ardhito Pramono or Ardhito Rifqi Pramono has officially sued PT Sony Music Entertainment Indonesia through the Central Jakarta District Court. This civil lawsuit pertains to allegations of breach of contract related to the management of royalties for Ardhito's musical works.

"It is true that the Central Jakarta District Court has received the registration of the civil lawsuit regarding breach of contract filed by the plaintiff Ardhito Rifqi Pramono against PT Sony Music Entertainment Indonesia as the defendant," said Sunoto, Tuesday (18/8/2026).

In this case, Ardhito is recorded as the plaintiff and Sony Music Indonesia as the defendant. The Central Jakarta District Court has confirmed that the case is registered and will be heard soon.

1. Registration Details and Court Agenda

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The spokesperson for the Central Jakarta District Court in the civil field, Sunoto SH MH, stated that the case has entered the judicial system since mid-August 2026 with a special registration number. The schedule for the first hearing has also been set.

"The lawsuit was registered on Thursday, August 13, 2026, with registration number 577/Pdt.G/2026, which is scheduled for the first hearing on Thursday, August 27, 2026," he said.

The first hearing will be held soon according to the agenda listed, namely Thursday, August 27, 2026, at the Central Jakarta District Court.

2. Core of the Royalty Lawsuit for Ardhito Pramono's Work

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The substance of Ardhito's lawsuit focuses on the implementation of the song management agreement. The defendant is alleged to have failed to fulfill obligations related to the collection and distribution of royalties or economic rights over the plaintiff's work.

"I need to convey that the core of the lawsuit relates to the implementation of the song management agreement, namely the alleged failure of the defendant to collect and distribute royalties or economic rights over the plaintiff's work," explained Sunoto.

This dispute targets the management aspects of the economic rights of Ardhito's musical work, which, according to the lawsuit, were not executed in accordance with the agreement by the defendant.

3. Mediation in Court and Access to SIPP Monitoring

Sunoto added that the panel of judges for this case has been appointed and will seek a peaceful resolution in accordance with applicable regulations.

"Well, next, the panel of judges has been appointed and the first trial, as I have mentioned, will take place. Of course, in the first trial, the panel will strive to find out how mediation can be pursued as per the provisions of the Supreme Court Regulation," he said.

Monitoring of the legal process can be done directly through trial agendas or digital access.

"For further information, colleagues can monitor the trial and also electronically through SIPP PN Central Jakarta," concluded Sunoto.

(kpl/far/fbi)