KECOBO, MCSK Blasted for Demanding Livestream Licenses from DJs
Kenya Copyright Board and Music Copyright Society of Kenya are under fire after the former intimated that Disc Jockeys (DJs) were infringing on content owners' copyrights, by use of online broadcasts."Anyone who violates the exclusive rights of the copyright owner is an infringer of that copyright. When a DJ creates a live stream and starts broadcasting music to the Internet, he has become a radio station", said KECOBO (in a now deleted post) via its official Twitter handle, adding that the DJs would be required to obtain special broadcast licenses either from copyright owners or Collective Management Organizations (CMOs).This latest development comes in the wake of COVID-19, which has led to the shut down of entertainment joints and event cancellations -the DJs primary sources of income. In light of this, they have resorted to online operations via Facebook and Instagram Live, with displayed donation numbers to churn a living during these tough times."As DJs, we're still trying to consult and understand this, but what we don't get is why they're bringing it up now. They haven't engaged us directly, but we're also still processing and consulting about it as DJs", DJ Joe Mfalme said in a statement.Here's a look at KECOBO's clarification statement this morning;Here is the response by @KenyaCopyright Executive Director @kiped721 on the Copyright issues arising from the use of Music by Deejays online going on in print, Television and social media pic.twitter.com/MpckQG3Wbe
— Kenya Copyright Board (@KenyaCopyright) May 28, 2020
Mwizi huwa hatosheki ?? walikosa 100million sasa wanasaka a way to steal from artists. Just disband MCSK. Ati 200k licence to stream live music esp during this pandemic? #disbandMCSK pic.twitter.com/8ojyCrT47t
— sir-rap-alot (@OsamaOtero) May 28, 2020
I think the best way to deal with MCSK is just to deregister. Cut out the middle man, cus' then you're not in contract with them to collect royalties for you.
Then give DJ's and public spaces the go-ahead to play your music!I could be wrong though....thoughts??— Ace Tha Don KE (@Ace_Tha_Don) May 28, 2020
I think the best way to deal with MCSK is just to deregister. Cut out the middle man, cus' then you're not in contract with them to collect royalties for you.
Then give DJ's and public spaces the go-ahead to play your music!I could be wrong though....thoughts??— Ace Tha Don KE (@Ace_Tha_Don) May 28, 2020
HBO Max Launches
The Warner Media Entertainment-owned streaming platform will bundle all Home Box Office (HBO) shows together with an addition of new Max Originals. HBO will be fighting for a percentage stake in a now very competitive space, after recent launches of Disney +, Apple TV+ and longtime video-on-demand streaming rivals Hulu and Netflix.The wait is finally over. #HBOMax is officially here. If you need me, I'll be streaming. https://t.co/uOL8RByhNp
— HBO Max (@hbomax) May 27, 2020
Learning to navigate #HBOMax and the Extended version of Sucker Punch is in the Extras! pic.twitter.com/7YdZGjeqW3
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OH MY GOD #HBOMax CONTINUES DEEMING ITSELF WORTHY, THERE'S A BUNCH OF GODZILLA FILMS ON HERE TOO (ignore the stuff near the bottom, not sure why it showed up searching for GODZILLA lol) pic.twitter.com/WcO5tYsPzD
— ? The Voice of the Void ? (@NullifiedVoice) May 28, 2020