SMIA

Prince Reportedly To Sue YouTube

The always litigious Prince is reportedly suing YouTube in a lawsuit that has parallels with that being pursued by MTV owners Viacom. He is suing over the appearance of music he himself owns (so, from his various self-released albums) on the video site.

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PPL changes performer distribution policy

Benefit from old monies held

Up to now, PPL has at its discretion operated a policy of seeking to distribute monies to members relating to sound recording usage from as far back as 1996 (or in respect of record company members, from the date of joining PPL). This has previously applied even where income relates to usage falling outside the six year statutory limitation period.

http://www.ppluk.com/en/Newsletters/newsletter-feb-2010/Stories/You-could-benefit-from-old-monies-held/

Open to Members

The Scottish Music Industry Association was publicly launched at Scotland on Tour during Celtic Connections on Thursday 28 January 2010.

The SMIA is now gladly accepting membership registration. To find out more and become a member, please go to the Join page.

We look forward to working with you.

Objectives

The SMIA’s objectives are to:

• Be recognised as representing the latest number and widest range of music businesses and organisations in Scotland
• Be recognised as the authoritative voice for Scotland’s music industry by the Scottish Government and its public agencies
• Assist the industry develop self-help initiatives and representative structures
• Act as a point of communication between the music industry and a wide range of stakeholders, bodies and organisations including the education sector and broadcasters