Boom in live streams brings questions about proper licensing and payment of songwriters (guest column)
While live streams have always been popular, Quarantine has brought out more creativity than ever when it comes to what viewers can expect from their own homes.
How songwriters specifically are paid depends heavily on how a broadcast is transmitted and whether it is saved. While there are many licensing implications depending on how entertainment is transmitted – whether live, on demand, rebroadcast, etc. -- it is most critical to determine the life of the stream.
New outlets for this type of entertainment continue to emerge. Recently a massive spike in concerts being performed on virtual gaming platforms like Fortnite and Minecraft have started a revolution in how viewers engage in a concert as festivals and live shows are cancelled or postponed. Gaming platforms are an exciting next step and, naturally, users have been quick to jump into this immersive viewing experience.
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