Music industry Updates
Discover and discuss the latest music industry updates from major organizations and industry players from Malawi and across the African region
Debate on blank media levies involves consumer rights, technology’s impact, artist compensation, effectiveness, and global legal inconsistencies.
Blank media levies compensate artists for potential revenue loss from personal copies made using blank CDs and DVDs.
Technological advances are key to Malawi’s music industry, aiding digital distribution, streaming, and fostering artist growth and collaboration.
COSOMA recently distributed blank media levy royalties, to the glee and disappointment of established and…
Crediting producers, writers, instrumentalists, and all contributors is key to acknowledging their dedication and talent. However, many Malawian artists currently leave these critical sections blank, displaying only their name in the “Credits” section.
For Malawian producers, understanding the role of Performing Rights Organisations and Collecting Management Organisations adds to creating multiple sources of income for their art and craft.
In a world where Malawian content creators successfully navigate the challenges of YouTube monetisation, it could transform into a more rewarding avenue for both creative expression and financial empowerment for aspiring creators
