Sri Lankan Minister Vijitha Herath has publicly refuted social media allegations suggesting that citizens would be charged for playing music at private functions like weddings. The minister clarified that recent discussions regarding intellectual property rights were strictly focused on large-scale, ticketed commercial events where performers profit from the work of other artists. According to Herath, the Association of Creators and Publishers of Sri Lanka (ACPOSL) is advocating for royalties only when musical compositions are utilized for financial gain in professional settings. The minister emphasized that online reports misconstrued these regulatory talks, causing unnecessary public concern. He confirmed that he has engaged directly with the ACPOSL to ensure the scope of these intellectual property discussions is accurately communicated to the public, distinguishing between private social gatherings and profit-oriented musical performances.
Source : Newswire
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