Re: [ARSCLIST] Brunswick Records rights/Universal

[David Lennick <dlennick@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Bob Olhsson wrote:

> David Lennick wrote:
>
> >dl (who may yet have to go back to being a disc jockey if all the countries
> >go
> >for copyright extensions)
>
> All countries are moving toward uniform copyright terms. I wouldn't hold my breath for anybody to accept a reduction in length as part of this process. I also wouldn't be surprised to see countries that refuse to go along with it subject to trade sanctions.
>
> In fact the cost of being a disk jockey may well increase due to trade sanctions because recording artists are entitled to substantial performance royalties in many countries.
>
> --

Which of course is the problem of the fat cat broadcaster, not the lowly peon at the mike.

dl