Fajarasia.id – Chairman of the Legislative Body (Baleg) of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI), Bob Hasan, emphasized that regulations on licensing, royalty payment systems, and the use of copyrighted works in concerts and festivals must be clearly defined in the revision of the Copyright Law. He noted that legal certainty is essential for both creators and the entertainment industry.
Baleg considers input from various stakeholders, including the Indonesian Music Promoters Association (APMI), to be crucial, as the central issue in the revision revolves around performing rights. “Your presence today is an honor and adds value to our discussion,” Bob Hasan said while opening a public hearing (RDPU) with stakeholders including authors, film producers, publishers, music promoters, and collective management organizations (LMK) at the Nusantara I Building, Senayan, Jakarta.
Bob Hasan highlighted the need for stronger regulations on the use of songs and music in live performances. “APMI represents copyright users in the performance sector, so their perspective is vital. Performing rights are the core issue in this revision,” he stressed.
He also pointed out practical challenges faced by music promoters, such as licensing systems, transparency in royalty payments, and limited dissemination of regulations. “Please share all inputs, including mechanisms for collection, royalty values, and field challenges. We want to gather realistic facts and data,” he added.
During the session, Bob Hasan asked about APMI’s membership structure to ensure proper representation of the performance industry. APMI representatives explained that the association currently includes around 25 major music promoters.
Looking ahead, Baleg plans to invite other business sectors that use copyrighted works commercially, such as hotels and restaurants, to ensure the revised law is comprehensive. “This is still very necessary so that the regulations we draft truly cover all aspects,” Bob Hasan concluded.****
