This report explores the European music ecosystem’s shift from traditional value chains to a dynamic, interconnected network driven by digitization and globalization. It highlights challenges like inequality and market consolidation alongside opportunities for innovation and collaboration. Leveraging European values of openness and inclusivity, the report calls for targeted investments and holistic policies to strengthen the ecosystem’s resilience and global competitiveness.
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Platformisation of the Music Industry - Policy Recommendations from Related Initiatives
ECSA’s Manifesto: Shaping Policies for the Future of Music AuthorsAmong the priorities and actions suggested, the European Composer and Songwriter Alliance (ECSA) advises to “Fix music streaming and make it sustainable for music creators by implementing the European Parliament recommendations adopted in 2024” and to “ensure generative AI respects the rights of creators, and the fundamental principles of consent, transparency and remuneration.”
Among the priorities and actions suggested, the European Composer and Songwriter Alliance (ECSA) advises to “Fix music streaming and make it sustainable for music creators by implementing the European Parliament recommendations adopted in 2024” and to “ensure generative AI respects the rights of creators, and the fundamental principles of consent, transparency and remuneration.”
MusicAIRE final publication: lessons learned, evaluation and recommendationsMusicAIRE holds the following recommendation on the implementation of cascading grants: “Support though small-scale mono-beneficiary grants. There is a need for a support scheme for small-scale funding and mono-beneficiaries designed and evaluated by the sector, adapted to their needs and aesthetics – to allow small emergent organisations to apply and test new ideas.”
MusicAIRE holds the following recommendation on the implementation of cascading grants: “Support though small-scale mono-beneficiary grants. There is a need for a support scheme for small-scale funding and mono-beneficiaries designed and evaluated by the sector, adapted to their needs and aesthetics – to allow small emergent organisations to apply and test new ideas.”
Music streaming sector: EU must ensure just pay for artists and fair algorithmsIn January 2024, the European Parliament adopted a resolution highlighting the need to address music revenue imbalances, where creators often receive minimal compensation, and condemning payola practices that reduce artist earnings in exchange for visibility. MEPs propose measures to promote cultural diversity, including quotas for European musical works and transparency in algorithms to prevent unfair practices like manipulation of streaming figures. The resolution also calls for labels to identify AI-generated songs, action against deepfakes misusing artists’ identities, and updated royalty systems to reflect the digital age.
In January 2024, the European Parliament adopted a resolution highlighting the need to address music revenue imbalances, where creators often receive minimal compensation, and condemning payola practices that reduce artist earnings in exchange for visibility. MEPs propose measures to promote cultural diversity, including quotas for European musical works and transparency in algorithms to prevent unfair practices like manipulation of streaming figures. The resolution also calls for labels to identify AI-generated songs, action against deepfakes misusing artists’ identities, and updated royalty systems to reflect the digital age.