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Performers: Distribution of remuneration arising from the extension of the term of protection

Today, GVL is launching the distribution of the money generated from the extension of the term of protection (Section 79a UrhG) for the usage years 2016, 2017 and 2018.

This distribution relates to sound recording productions in the years 1963-1967 whose term of protection was extended from 50 to 70 years. In this distribution, contributions from the years 1965 to 1967 are remunerated the first time.

As provided by law, GVL passes on 20% of the sales income from 2016 to 2018 to the contributing musicians who do not receive any licence payments.

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