Musician A Pass has criticized the push for amending the copyright law, calling it a “foolish” move for artists in the industry.
He explained that, in his estimation, the revenue generated from copyright and royalties is a small fraction of the total income an artist can earn. He pointed out that even artists whose music is featured in movies receive only a meager amount compared to those who achieve high streaming numbers and hold live shows.
A Pass advocates for artists to have the freedom to perform and hold concerts without any political affiliations, believing this would allow them to benefit more from their music. He emphasized that artists in the Western world also make more money through live performances and streams than through copyrights.
“If you calculate, the money you get from copyright is the smallest amount an artist would ever earn. Many are talking about copyright, but it is one of the most foolish ways of viewing the music business and industry,” A Pass stated. “I have seen and heard music in movies, but the financial returns are minimal. Those are mere pennies. Musicians can only truly benefit from shows and streams. That is what we should focus on. Even overseas artists make their money primarily from live performances.”
However, he also called on the UNMF president to genuinely support the music industry, ensuring that artists can benefit from their work without any strings attached.