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Charly Van Houten Gives Away His Songs for Everyone, Can Be Sung on Stage or at Hangouts

Charly Van Houten Gives Away His Songs for Everyone, Can Be Sung on Stage or at Hangouts

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Charly Van Houten Gives Away His Songs for Everyone, Can Be Sung on Stage or at Hangouts

Music is essentially a universal language that unites various layers of society, embracing diverse emotions and cultures without barriers. However, recently, intense debates regarding royalties and copyright have further complicated the situation, from the polemic of the Indonesian Composer Association (AKSI) questioning the transparency of LMKN's royalty distribution, to lawsuits that end up in court. In the midst of the fierce currents of conflict, a 'peaceful' step unexpectedly comes from an unexpected figure: Charly Van Houten, the vocalist of ST12.

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Through a post on his personal Instagram account on Sunday, June 8, 2025, Charly conveyed that he 'frees all his singer friends across Indonesia as well as singers from the world and the hereafter' to sing all of his songs, whether on stage or in gatherings, without requiring royalty payments.

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"Rather than being stressed, I, Charly VHT, free... no obligation to pay royalties. Peaceful greetings," he wrote firmly.

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This statement comes amid rising disputes over copyright, such as the conflict between Vidi Aldiano and Keenan Nasution and Ari Bias's report against Agnez Mo, which further emphasizes the urgency of dialogue and transparency in the Indonesian music industry.

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By freeing his songs, Charly does not revoke his legal rights, but rather emphasizes personal leniency so that music can be enjoyed again without the burden of bureaucracy.

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Nevertheless, Charly's 'royalty-free' policy should be understood as a voluntary step, not a disregard for the copyright system. The National Collective Management Institution (LMKN) and related legal regulations still play a crucial role in ensuring the protection of song creators and the distribution of royalties for those who choose to uphold these provisions.

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Many netizens praised Charly's decision. Although some said that Charly was 'acting rich' by not asking for royalties.

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Through a post on his personal Instagram account on Sunday, June 8, 2025, Charly stated that he 'frees all his singer friends across Indonesia and the world and the hereafter' to sing all of his works, whether on stage or in gatherings, without requiring royalty payments.