Armand Maulana to Ariel NOAH Speak Out on Performance Rights at UPH Seminar

Kapanlagi.com - Legal issues in the Indonesian music industry are becoming increasingly hot topics of discussion, especially concerning performance rights or the rights of musicians to perform. This topic became the main discussion in the National Seminar themed Legal and Business Aspects in the Creative Industry held at Pelita Harapan University (UPH), Karawaci, Tangerang, Banten, on Wednesday (23/7).

What makes this event even more special is that it was attended by big names in the music world such as Armand Maulana, Ariel NOAH, Bunga Citra Lestari, and Judika. They are part of VISI (Voice of Indonesian Singer Initiative), an organization that accommodates singers to voice their rights in the creative industry.

Armand emphasized that this issue does not only concern singers but also the entire music ecosystem, from event organizers, promoters, to MSME actors who usually play a part in organizing concerts or music events.

1. Conduct a Material Test

"The more we go on, the more cases there are. And the cases are not internal, but this is already talking about the entire ecosystem. It's not just about the singers, but also relates to other stakeholders, like organizers, promoters, and so on," he explained.

"Finally, we conducted a material test at the Constitutional Court and just yesterday we had the third fifth," said Armand.

In this fast-paced social media era, Armand reminded that the issue of performance rights cannot be explained simply. If simplified, it could actually lead to misunderstandings.

2. Many Narratives that Suppress

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Armand also highlighted the numerous narratives that emerge in public which actually suppress the position of musicians. Therefore, VISI has started to actively appear on various platforms, including podcasts and media, to explain the situation directly from the source.

"Over time, the narratives that are happening not only discredit the singers, but also increasingly create confusion and chaos for café owners, for weddings, and so on," he added.

3. Voice It Seriously

"So it's not just one issue anymore, that's why it seems like we really have to move towards podcasts or whoever, in the end, it will happen," added Armand.

The presence of top musicians in this forum is a strong signal that creative industry players are starting to voice their aspirations seriously. Through discussions like this, there is hope for solutions that are not only fair for singers but also for all music industry players in Indonesia.

(kpl/aal/tdr)