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On 20 November the European Parliament adopted in plenary session a Resolution on the implementation of the Directive on artists’ resale right.

GESAC – the organisation behind this platform – welcomes this Resolution which highlights the importance of resale right to artists and their successors-in-title and the significant contribution the art market makes to the global economy.

Authors of graphic, plastic and photographic arts derive most of their income from sales of original works.   Resale right allows creators and their heirs to participate in the economic success of their works on the art market by receiving a share of the transaction prices. Resale right which is an author’s right recognized by the Berne Convention is also a major source of information for artists to see how their career is progressing, sale by sale.

The European Parliament rightly stresses that the resale right guarantees continuity of pay for artists, who very often sell their works at low prices at the start of their careers.

GESAC Director General Véronique Desbrosses said: The harmonisation of the resale right at EU level has been largely beneficial for artists. As the market is globalizing, it is time now to extend this crucial right to other key arts markets such as China and the USA and, as stressed by the European Parliament,  to strengthen the European art market’s position in the world”.

FUN   It’s a great way for people to enjoy creative works.  And, as the major role of authors’ societies is to make an increasing number of creative works available to an increasingly broader public, we support this 100%!

CHOICE   It gives access to a repertoire that has never been larger.   From the most popular artists to ‘niche’ repertoires, all can be accessible to everyone in a click!

CONNECTIVITY   The internet brings authors and their audiences from all around the world close together.

OPPORTUNITY   The internet offers new and innovative business models for all types of music and other creative content, growing the licensing possibilities author societies can offer and therefore the streams of revenue open to all authors, not just a famous few.

EFFICIENCY     Good, reliable data on creative works and how they are being used, facilitated by the internet, is indispensable for managing the rights associated with them. Efficient management means more revenue for authors and composers.

ENGAGEMENT   Rightholders can get more involved with their audiences, as the Internet offers potential opportunities for new innovative models and creation of their works, knowing that their society ensures the protection of their rights and value of their works

CONVENIENCE   The internet makes the administration of rights easier and more interactive.  Online tracking of revenues or participating electronically on governance decisions affecting their societies is becoming more and more a reality for authors

TRANSPARENCY   Users of music can research online to see which licensing model is best for them and members of authors’ societies can see how well their society has performed over the past months and years.

PROGRESS   The internet seamlessly connects creators, consumers and businesses, creating a virtuous circle of economic, social and cultural activity.

Everybody loves the internet!