Sent on 2/14/23 to Sir Lucian Grainge, UMG Team, and Music Industry Leaders
We, the songwriters, call for justice and an end to our exploitation! We assert our right to a contract and compensation for our services as independent contractors from record companies and artists. We will no longer remain silent. Enough is enough! Things must change!
Here are our demands:
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Session Fee: Non-recoupable payment for the time spent working whether the song is placed or not.
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Songwriter Agreement: To specify the deal terms between the songwriter and artist/record label for the song/songs placed.
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Songwriter Fee: For the song/songs placed on the artist.
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Participation in SoundExchange Royalties.
Please sign and share this petition if you support songwriters making a livable wage.
We're following in the foot steps of The Ivors Academy of Music Creators #paysongwriters campaign.
