Study on the place and role of authors and composers in the European music streaming market
The “Study on the place and role of authors and composers in the European music streaming market” provides an in-depth analysis of bottlenecks and dysfunctions that prevent authors and composers from experiencing more sustainable growth in the music streaming market. It considers how to grow the revenue pie for creators and other rightholders, as well as how to ensure a fairer and more creator-friendly music ecosystem.
The study was commissioned by GESAC and prepared by journalist and renowned music sector expert Emmanuel Legrand, who conducted an extensive market analysis based on existing economic studies, market research, as well as interviews and direct contacts with a wide range of music sector professionals, online music services, creators, and music-tech businesses.
Please see the press release here, the recording of the press conference, and all study documents below.
About the study
This study is prepared by Emmanuel Legrand of Legrand Network and commissioned by GESAC – European Grouping of Societies of Authors and Composer.
The key question this report attempts to answer is: “How do authors and composers connect with the new music streaming economy, and what can be done to improve the relationship between the two parties?”
This study focuses on the impact on authors and composers of the streaming economy and the role of collective management organisations in this economy with the aim to identify the areas where streaming brings added value to authors and composers and the best practices that can contribute to a more “authors’ centric” streaming ecosystem. The study has looked at the existing reports published at national level too but goes beyond them to allow for the analysis of the current situation and its evolution, identifying market trends, from the perspective of authors and composers and their societies.