Pune: The first session of Season 2 of the ‘My Music, My Rights’: Creators Connect Programme’ by the Indian Performing Right Society (IPRS) ...
Pune: The first session of Season 2 of the ‘My Music, My Rights’: Creators Connect Programme’ by the Indian Performing Right Society (IPRS) unfolded as a resounding success recently, with a strong turnout of music creators, independent artists, and industry professionals. Hosted at Ajeenkya DY Patil University in Pune, the event provided a valuable platform for music creators to gain firsthand knowledge on IP rights, creators’ royalties, music publishing, enhancing music production, and leveraging YouTube’s potential. It also featured insightful panels on navigating the music industry as an emerging artist and fostering diversity in the music ecosystem.
Attendees received exclusive insights and expert guidance from some of
the most experienced professionals in the industry, making it a truly enriching
experience.
The engaging panel discussions and insightful presentations provided
actionable go-to-market solutions, as industry leaders shared their expertise,
strategies, and personal experiences with the participants. Speakers included
Karan Grover, Senior Director (India, Middle East & Africa) at Dolby Labs;
Sagarika Das, CEO of Sagarika Music; Bhaskar Nair, Partner Engineer &
Nikhil Nerkar, Strategic Partner Manager at YouTube Music; Chandrika Shah,
India Head at Horus Music; Saee Tembhekar, Singer, Songwriter; and Murtuza
Gadiwala, Founder Partner Outwrite Publishing. Their collective knowledge
inspired attendees to take proactive steps in safeguarding their work and
advancing their music careers. Additionally, Rumpa Banerjee, Head of Marketing,
Communication & Member Relations at IPRS, shared valuable insights on
managing rights and royalties as a creator and highlighted the crucial role of
music copyright societies like IPRS in enhancing the careers and earnings of
authors, composers, and publishers across all levels of the industry.
Reflecting on the event's success, Rakesh Nigam, CEO of IPRS,
expressed, “It’s immensely rewarding to witness the enthusiasm and curiosity
displayed by the creators today. The overwhelming response reinforces IPRS’s
commitment to empowering music creators by educating them about their rights
and the resources available to them. To see such a diverse group of creators
come together to learn, share, and grow is inspiring. This initiative is all
about fostering a culture where creators are empowered, and their contributions
are acknowledged and rewarded.”
The sessions not only equipped participants with essential tools to navigate the rapidly evolving music industry but also provided a valuable platform for creators to connect, collaborate, and engage with industry leaders and peers. Building on this momentum, upcoming sessions of ‘My Music, My Rights’ are scheduled in Ahmedabad on 6th Feb, Bangalore on 20th Feb, Chennai on 6th March, Lucknow on 26th March, and Patna on 9th April.
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