17.12.09
Central to the notion of cultural diversity is the production and diffusion of diverse cultural expressions. Specifically in the field of music, the essence of cultural diversity lies in the creation and distribution of varied musical content. Proper rewards for creators and access to a wide range of music repertoires are sine qua non conditions for the preservation and further stimulation of Europe’s cultural wealth.
This research seminar was devoted to the presentation of the main conclusions of the study ‘Collecting societies and cultural diversity in the music sector’, which was coordinated by Evangelia Psychogiopoulou on behalf of ELIAMEP. The study was commissioned by the European Parliament in order to take stock of recent developments in the field of music rights management and examine how EU policy on music rights licensing affects (or might affect) cultural diversity in the music sector. The study involved in depth empirical research in five EU Member States, which were selected as ‘case-studies’: Belgium, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK.
See the final report.