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2026 Copyright Law Revision: Impact on Indonesian Musicians, Royalties, Digital Platforms, and AI

Indonesia's copyright law revision enters a critical phase with 1,117 itemized problem areas. The draft legislation addresses digital royalty collection, streaming playback transparency, creator remuneration, and the legal framework for AI generated music.

calendar_today Oct 08, 2026 edit Bayu Wicaksono

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Recording Academy Introduces Best Asian Pop Performance Category, Igniting Debate Over Global Representation

The Recording Academy’s official establishment of a dedicated Best Asian Pop Performance category ahead of the 69th Annual Grammy Awards in 2027 has catalyzed profound structural debate across...

calendar_today Oct 04, 2026 edit Rizky Saputra

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Sia Sells 50 Percent Music Catalog Rights to Pophouse Entertainment in 180 Million Dollar Deal

Australian pop visionary, prolific songwriter, and recording artist Sia Furler has entered into a landmark catalog transaction, selling a 50 percent stake in her master recordings and music...

calendar_today Oct 04, 2026 edit Siti Rahmawati

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The Evolution of Indonesian Rock in 2026: Festival Dynamics, Guitar Communities, and Digital Catalog Resurgence

The enduring debate regarding whether rock music retains its cultural resonance amidst the sweeping dominance of electronic pop and modern hip-hop has been answered decisively across Indonesia's...

calendar_today Oct 04, 2026 edit Bayu Wicaksono

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Indonesia International Music Expo 2026 Convenes 96 Global and Local Musical Instrument Brands

Southeast Asia’s preeminent trade exposition for musical instruments, professional sound reinforcement, and recording technology, the Indonesia International Music Expo (IIME) 2026, has opened at...

calendar_today Oct 04, 2026 edit Siti Rahmawati

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BTS and Stray Kids Decline Grammy 2027 Submissions Amid Debate Over New Asian Pop Category

In an unprecedented development across the global music landscape, premier South Korean cultural titans BTS and Stray Kids have formally declined to submit their recorded work for consideration...

calendar_today Oct 04, 2026 edit Aditya Nugroho

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Grammy Awards 2027 Overhauls Best New Artist Cap and Lowers Album Playing Time Threshold

The Recording Academy has codified key rule updates and eligibility modifications for the 69th Annual Grammy Awards, scheduled for 2027. Ratified by the Academy's Board of Trustees, the...

calendar_today Oct 03, 2026 edit Anisa Maharani

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Indomusik Talk 2026 Convenes Industry Leaders to Address Royalties, Tech, and A&R Landscape

The Indonesian music industry operates on far more than onstage performances and digital streaming playlists. Behind every sound recording reaching listeners lies an extensive web of songwriters,...

calendar_today Oct 03, 2026 edit Rizky Saputra

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Spotify Expands Reserved, Connecting Streaming, Tickets and Setlists Around the Concert Experience

Jakarta — September 28, 2026 — Spotify is expanding its Reserved program with new features designed to connect fan streaming activity more directly with the live concert experience.

calendar_today Sep 28, 2026 edit Siti Rahmawati

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Apple Music Hall Opens in London, Combining Intimate Concerts With Production and Global Streaming

Jakarta — September 27, 2026 — Apple has opened Apple Music Hall, a 600-capacity live music venue at Battersea Power Station in London, designed to combine live performances with professional audio and video production.

calendar_today Sep 28, 2026 edit Aditya Nugroho

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The New Map of Global Music: India, Brazil and Nigeria Show Different Paths to International Growth

Jakarta — September 27, 2026 — The global music market is becoming more geographically diverse. New data from Chartmetric shows that markets such as India, Brazil and Nigeria are expanding internationally through very different routes, while the global market...

calendar_today Sep 28, 2026 edit Dimas Pratama

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Universal and Sony Sue Suno Again as AI Music Copyright Dispute Enters New Phase

Jakarta — September 27, 2026 — The dispute between the recorded-music industry and AI music companies has entered another phase after Universal Music Group (UMG) and Sony Music Entertainment filed a new copyright lawsuit against Suno in federal court in Massac...

calendar_today Sep 28, 2026 edit Rizky Saputra