Copyright in the Music Industry

This second edition expands on and updates this unique guide to the function, application and management of copyright within the music industry. All chapters have been revised to incorporate the latest developments in technology, research, case law and policy in music copyright.

Hayleigh Bosher presents relevant real world examples with practical, step-by-step guidance for stakeholders of all types. The book signposts the future of copyright in the music industry through an examination of new technologies such as Artificial Intelligence.

Key Features:

• Written in an engaging and approachable style
• Explains key concepts as well as commonly misunderstood topics, such as sampling and fair use
• Provides new chapters on music streaming, AI and the EU Digital Single Market Copyright Directive
• Evaluates recent copyright infringement cases such as those against Rudimental’s ‘Waiting All Night’ and Ed Sheeran’s ‘Shape of You’

Musicians, producers, copyright holders and other practitioners in the music industry will find this an indispensable and easy-to-use resource for navigating all aspects of music copyright. It will also be of interest to academics and students of copyright law and music.