GEMA to introduce "laptop tax".

[overit]

Same as produb.

In essence they are trying to make legal something that previously wasnt covered by law.

But they have added a tax to it too.

No surprises there.

[GREMM1S]

As much as nobody likes paying more money, i think it's a great idea there is clear definition to this legislation and is certainly a good thing artists are being compensated.

[russell]

there is clear definition to this legislation

where are you seeing this?

[Mitch]

there is clear definition to this legislation

where are you seeing this?

[overit]

success in listeners and FB "likes" does not equal money in the bank.

i think i have to disagree on this one

no, it doesnt mean money in the bank from royalties

but the more of a following the artists have, the more they get paid per gig

^ just seen this.

u r of course right mattus mate, but this thread is just about royalty collection, hence my comment.

comment should have read: "success in listeners and FB likes does not mean money earnt from selling records and collecting royalties. It may mean still make you a few dolla but"

[Kodiak]

a good thing artists are being compensated.

This is in dispute to isn't it?

[GREMM1S]

Well that's the aim of royalties is it not?

[overit]

I think the question is: for those who actually release, and register for royalty collection, does the income they receive amount to enough to make it worthwhile?

It is a bloody good question too DRc1.

[mattus123]

I think the question is: for those who actually release, and register for royalty collection, does the income they receive amount to enough to make it worthwhile?

without really knowing too much, so someone who has a better idea feel free to jump in and correct me, but i dont think it does. I know when using sites like beatport, by the time the site and label has taken a cut, the artists isnt left with much.

Which is where my previous statement was kind of leaning towards. I think the time is comming where productions are used to advertise the artist, and pave the way for them getting paid large sums for gigs. So instead of being able to make a living from royalties, they will have to gig more often.

If this is the way it goes, im not quite sure how i feel about it. As a consumer its kind of good in a way, as it means youll see your favourite artists more often. But on the otherhand, its a bit of a kick in the nuts to the music industry

[russell]

if an artists is on bandcamp you should buy their stuff from there as they get all the monies.