Copyright In The Music Industry
This is the go-to-guide to understanding everything you need to know about copyright in the music indsutry. Written by leading expert Dr Hayleigh Bosher in a fun and accessible way.
Now in its second edition, all chapters have been revised to incorporate the latest developments in technology, research, case law and policy in music copyright. Key Features:
● Written in an engaging and approachable style
● Explains key concepts as well as commonly misunderstood topics, such as sampling and fair use
● Provides new chapters on music streaming, AI and the EU Digital Single Market Copyright Directive
● Evaluates recent copyright infringement cases such as those against Rudimental’s ‘Waiting All Night’ and Ed Sheeran’s ‘Shape of You’
Musicians, producers, copyright holders and other practitioners in the music industry will find this an indispensable and easy-to-use resource for navigating all aspects of music copyright. It will also be of interest to academics and students of copyright law and music.
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‘The most readable and entertaining book you will find on music and copyright. Hayleigh Bosher takes a notoriously arid subject and saturates it with colourful insight and the sunshine of clarity. Let the flowers of understanding bloom! A must read for musicians, law students and policy makers!’
– Lord Brennan of Canton, UK Parliament
‘Dr Bosher offers a lucidly engaging exploration of music copyright for both lawyers and musicians. Thoughtfully structured and paced, the book makes complex legal ideas accessible without oversimplifying. Informative yet genuinely fun to read, it is an excellent resource for both new and seasoned music creators and legal practitioners.’
-Chen W. Zhu, Birmingham Law School, UK
‘Hayleigh Bosher’s book is a fascinating insight into the current music industry and its relationship to copyright. Hayleigh gives plain speaking and conversational explanations of copyright which make this an accessible guide for musicians, creators and anyone who works or aspires to work in music. The real-world examples she gives, including of disputes and case law, make this a very engaging read as well as a practical guide. She covers tricky areas such as sampling and AI deepfakes as well as the basics.
I could genuinely enjoy this book by the pool on holiday, which is unusual among guides to copyright!’
– Naomi Pohl, The Musicians’ Union, UK