UK Government Announce "the Best Deal in the World" to Boost Artist Earnings – but Industry Says "Much More Needs to Be Done"

UK government announce "the best deal in the world" to boost artist earnings – but industry says "much more needs to be done"

Some good news has been shared for legacy artists, rising songwriters and session musicians – but is it enough? We ask Chris Bryant MP and the music industry

Record labels agree to boost 'insulting' pay for musicians and songwriters

The deal includes songwriters being paid for attending recording sessions for the first time.

UK government offers a new framework for artists who signed record deals before the streaming era and missed out on streaming income to renegotiate contracts

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Songwriters to get per diems as part of creator remuneration package, though creator orgs say “much more still needs to be done”

The UK government has announced two new initiatives being introduced by record companies which, Creative Industries Minister Chris Bryant says, are “an important step in ensuring creators are fairly paid for their work”. Industry and government will now monitor the impact of both initiatives over the next year, though the Council Of Music Makers says that - even with these commitments - “much more still needs to be done” to address core issues a…

UK labels agree to ‘landmark’ move of covering per diem payments for songwriters

The new move has been negotiated by the Ivors Academy.

UK government reveals streaming reforms – focusing on label commitments

Forget Stranger Things: the hottest returning drama of 2025 might just be the UK’s efforts to improve streaming remuneration for musicians. The post is from Music Ally.