The holiday season in #romanianmusicindustry begins November 15 and ends with the #NYE gigs. Here’s how the musicians make money.
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How UCMR-ADA Collects 2023 Music Royalties (2)
Part 1 of the series examined the collection of song royalties in Romania within the “ambiental” category (background music in public spaces). Today, we’ll explore how revenue flows from other categories, including TV, cable, live events, and radio.
Listen to the podcast version of the series at the bottom of this page.
Continue readingRomanian Music Industry’s export power
They say a nation’s industry is only as strong as its exports. So, how does Romania’s music industry measure up in this regard?
Continue readingAssessing the Romanian Music Industry’s Support for Composers
The composition royalties in Romania are collected by UCMR-ADA. How much do top composers cash in?
Continue readingMade in Romania – despre drepturile de autor
“Made in Romania”, maneaua din vestiarul campionilor Italiei, Inter Milano, e un test grozav pentru industria muzicală din România. Cum se împart bănuții?
Continue readingSuccessful but mysterious: Romanian pianist Moldoveanu
In today’s landscape, achieving success is often easier than maintaining anonymity. But what about achieving both?
American Idol 2023: a Success for the Romanian Music Industry
Hold on a second—what does a fantastic US TV show have to do with the music scene from the land of Dracula?
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Dirty Shirt: Romanian rockers with global appeal
Critics and fans alike agree that Dirty Shirt is the best Romanian rock music export.
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