How is the music industry doing after well over 10 years of music streaming?
/ 05/05/2021 / Kristian DugstadOver a decade ago, the music industry was forced to shift from buying and selling music to a rental model with unlimited access. How has music streaming affected the music industry?
In this episode of Lage Musikk, host Torgny Amdam brings three knowledgeable guests.
TONO's own Inger Elise Mey, Department Director for Online Media, has worked with rights holders' terms and conditions in digital distribution for over 25 years. Arnt Maasø, Associate Professor at the Department of Media and Communication, has for many years researched the nature of streaming at the intersection of technology, economics and use. Erik Brataas has over 30 years of experience in the music industry, including from Phonofile, is a pioneer in digital distribution, and is currently CEO of FONO.
Streaming has increased significantly during the coronavirus pandemic, and recently 156 British artists and creators, including Paul McCartney and Kate Bush, signed a letter to the British government, stating the lack of sustainability of the current model. What is the real problem with streaming? And what opportunities for development lie ahead?
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