New IMRO Chief Aims to Strengthen Music Rights for the Digital Age
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Seán Donegan has taken up the role of chief executive of the Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO), the body that protects the rights of songwriters, composers and music publishers in Ireland. He has said that his main goal is to protect songwriters as new technology changes the way music is created, shared and paid for.
IMRO collects royalties for its members when their music is played in public, on radio, on television and in other places. In recent years, streaming services and artificial intelligence tools have raised new questions about how creators should be paid and how their work should be used. Mr Donegan's focus on these issues reflects a wider debate in the music industry about whether current rules still work in the modern digital market.
The new chief executive is expected to work on updating how music rights are managed so that they match new technology. Details of his plans have not yet been fully announced, but his statements suggest that songwriters will remain at the centre of the organisation's work.
For Irish music fans and creators, the appointment is an important moment for the country's music sector. As digital platforms continue to grow, the way songwriters are protected and rewarded will remain a key issue for IMRO and its members.
Sources: Irish Examiner
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