Phonographic Performance

Phonographic Performance refers to the public use of recorded music, such as playing songs via radio, TV, or streaming services. It involves the rights holders—like record labels and artists—who earn royalties when their recordings are played in public settings, including restaurants, shops, or events. Organizations managing these rights ensure that creators and rights holders are fairly compensated for the use of their recordings. Essentially, phonographic performance rights protect the commercial use of recorded music, ensuring a fair exchange between those who produce music and those who want to use it publicly.