On April 11th we were joined by Susan Cotchin of Good Neighbour and Matt Bird of White Sky as they discussed everything we needed to know about the current state of Neighbouring Rights. With an annual global value estimated to be around $2.7bn, you'd think Neighbouring Rights would be a revenue stream everyone was over. And if it was, Susan Cotchin would have a lot more time on her hands. Instead, she has spent the last couple of decades tirelessly advocating both for a broader understanding within the industry and changes at the governmental level.
Conversation covered several issues, from how best to protect your rights and collect for you or your artist, to why Australians are missing out on millions compared to acts from other countries.