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European rightholders welcome the recent appointment of Mr Antonio Vitorino as the mediator in the dialogue on private copying remuneration.

PRS for Music and SACEM have announced an agreement with Emaar Properties PJSC (“Emaar”) to license the public performance of music that accompanies ‘The Dubai Fountain’ - the water, light and music spectacle in Downtown Dubai, described as “The Centre of Now”. The deal is the first significant public performance licence issued in the United Arab Emirates and a significant step forward in raising awareness and promoting the value of music rights in the Gulf.

The Cannes Film Festival is a key event for film music composers. This year once again, Sacem will be promoting music for images in Cannes as part of its cultural strategy.