This book focuses on music industry contracts and the contractual dynamics between composing and/or performing musicians and their primary partners in the digitised music industry, namely music publishers and record companies, taking account of the ubiquitous nature of music streaming. It focuses on the question of how the legal framework intervenes and should intervene in such contracts, both in theory and in practice. Its objective is to contribute to a level playing field that counteracts the imbalance in bargaining power between musicians and their corporate partners in a proportionate way. The book draws upon an analysis of copyright contract law at the European Union and national level, as well as relevant principles of general contract law, competition law and related applicable rules that curb business-to-business contract terms and trade practices characterised as unreasonable. The book studies the applicable legal framework in Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.This title is part of the Flip it Open Programme and may also be available Open Access. Check our website Cambridge Core for details.

‘Looking at the revolution of streaming in music exploitation, this ambitious and witty book offers specialists and novices alike an illuminating and extraordinarily well-informed analysis of the contractual arrangements and the remuneration distribution in the music value chain, as well as an insightful and extremely timely focus on copyright contract law in several EU countries and the UK.'

Séverine Dusollier - Professor, Sciences Po Law School

‘An insightful blend of legal expertise and musical passion, the author navigates the evolving landscape of music contracts in the streaming era. Offering pragmatic and legally sound solutions, this book is a must-read for those committed to fostering a level playing field for music-a compelling guide towards a fairer future.'

Frank Gotzen - Professor Emeritus, KU Leuven

Dive into the intricate world of music contracts in the streaming age with this insightful book. The author succeeds as no other to unravel the complexities of the evolving music industry landscape. Essential reading for legal professionals advising musicians and any relevant stakeholder on applicable EU and UK law and policy!

Marie-Christine Janssens - Professor Emeritus, KU Leuven