Empowering Music Creators with Knowledge and Rights
Pune, January 30, 2025: The Indian Performing Right Society (IPRS) successfully launched Season 2 of its ‘My Music, My Rights: Creators Connect Programme’ with a power-packed session in Pune. Hosted at Ajeenkya DY Patil University, the event brought together music creators, independent artists, and industry professionals, offering them invaluable insights into IP rights, music royalties, publishing, production, and YouTube’s role in artist growth.
Industry Experts Share Key Insights
The session featured dynamic discussions on navigating the music industry, enhancing music diversity, and securing creators’ rights. Esteemed speakers included:
- Karan Grover, Senior Director (India, Middle East & Africa) at Dolby Labs
- Sagarika Das, CEO of Sagarika Music
- Bhaskar Nair & Nikhil Nerkar, YouTube Music Executives
- Chandrika Shah, India Head at Horus Music
- Saee Tembhekar, Singer & Songwriter
- Murtuza Gadiwala, Founder Partner, Outwrite Publishing
- Rumpa Banerjee, Head of Marketing, Communication & Member Relations at IPRS
Their expertise provided attendees with actionable strategies to protect their work and advance their careers.
IPRS CEO Highlights Commitment to Music Creators
Reflecting on the event’s success, Rakesh Nigam, CEO of IPRS, stated:
“It’s inspiring to see such enthusiasm among music creators. The overwhelming response reinforces IPRS’s commitment to educating and empowering artists about their rights. This initiative aims to build a culture where creators are acknowledged, rewarded, and equipped with the tools they need to succeed.”
Upcoming Sessions Across India
Building on this momentum, upcoming sessions of ‘My Music, My Rights’ are scheduled in:
📍 Ahmedabad – Feb 6 | 📍 Bangalore – Feb 20 | 📍 Chennai – March 6
📍 Lucknow – March 26 | 📍 Patna – April 9
IPRS continues to drive its mission of safeguarding music creators’ rights, fostering a more equitable music industry, and ensuring that artists thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape.
