News Jun 18, 2026

Japan amends copyright law so that artists and labels will get public performance royalties for the first time

Japanese lawmakers have voted through changes to the country’s copyright law so that artists and labels will have a public performance right, like in most other countries. It means artists and labels will, for the first time, receive royalties when recordings are played in public spaces within Japan

Originally published by Complete Music Update
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Japan amends copyright law so that artists and labels will get public performance royalties for the first time