World of Bluegrass 2018

The music distribution economy is transitioning from one of ownership to one of access with the dramatic shift from fans purchasing physical products and digital downloads to fans streaming interactive content. Streaming platforms have dramatically increased but streaming revenues have have not replaced the lost income from physical products. With this transformation, the music licensing system has become even more complex for artists to navigate. Songwriters and publishers have sued or settled with some interactive streaming services. Questions have arisen about the role of PRO's and “fractional” vs. “full-work” licensing.  This session will address this new world of music licensing.