TONO signed a new agreement this summer with the Norwegian Theatre and Orchestra Association (NTO) that regulates the performance of music in theatre productions. The agreement does not cover large rights, typically opera, operetta, musical and ballet. The agreement is valid from 1 June. An agreement has also been entered into between NTO and the Norwegian Composers' Association and NOPA on the regulation of the rates for commissioning theatre music.
What is at stake when the EU Parliament votes on the text of a new copyright directive for the digital field on September 12? Torgny has met with Director of Online Media at TONO, Inger Elise Mey, and Director of IFPI, Marte Thorsby, for a hopefully clarifying conversation about a complex topic.
TONO spoke with Sofie Tollefsbøl about songwriting, studio work, concerts and the way forward for Fieh.
TONO's CEO Cato Strøm has written an editorial that can be read in Dagsavisen today. He points out in the article that large media platforms must be required to share a fair share of the income they have from music and other creative content with creators. On September 12, the EU Parliament will vote on a new copyright directive for the digital field. It is a moment of truth for music creators.
Our man behind the microphone, Torgny Amdam, meets Emilie Nicolas in the studio this time for a brilliant conversation about her relationship with music.
TONO's review of Tidal is still under review by Økokrim. In the meantime, Vice News has interviewed TONO's CEO Cato Strøm about the case. See the feature here.
In 2018, it will be 90 years since TONO was established on November 27, 1928. We are marking the milestone with a series of articles about TONO's history, present and future. Read the anniversary magazine here at tono.no.