Artists or Organizers: Who’s Really Responsible for Live Performance Royalties?

Indonesia’s copyright framework lacks clarity on the issue of live concert royalties. Is the performer, the event organiser or the venue responsible? A recent decision by the commercial court ruled that the performer had violated copyright law by performing a song without a proper license. Should the Supreme Court uphold this decision, it could answer some fundamental questions, with far-reaching consequences for all stakeholders involved in the music industry.