The government has stressed that music royalties in public spaces and campuses will not burden academics, the public, or businesses.

Moreover, officials confirmed that the policy will not affect the prices of goods and services.

Indonesia’s Minister of Law, Supratman Andi Agtas, delivered the statement during the What’s Up Kemenkum – Campus Calls Out event.

The session carried the theme “Royalti Musik di Ruang Publik: Di Mana Batas Keadilan?” and took place at Universitas Indonesia.

He assured the public that song users should not worry about royalty payments in public spaces.

According to him, the policy will not influence the price of coffee, food, or other services.

He also stated that claims about royalty payments reaching billions of rupiah were misleading and inaccurate.

In addition, he explained that educational use remains exempt from royalties, as clearly regulated under Law No. 28 of 2014 regarding Copyright.

Furthermore, Supratman noted that digital subscription or ad-based platforms already manage individual music use automatically.

Meanwhile, concert royalties follow a clear mechanism through ticket sales.

Therefore, he emphasized that no double charging occurs.

The government only regulates commercial use in public spaces so that creators receive their economic rights fairly.

During the same forum, Supratman Andi Agtas also spoke about the broader global agenda.

In his remarks, he turned the focus to the international stage.

He then called on all stakeholders to support Indonesia’s proposal at the World Intellectual Property Organization.

The proposal, he stressed, centers on the future of global digital royalty governance.

He argued that Indonesia’s large market and strong contribution to digital platforms justify equal royalty treatment for Indonesian musicians worldwide.

Consequently, the government continues to push for international approval of the proposal to achieve fair digital royalties.

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Support for New Direction of Music Royalties

Support for this policy direction also came from musician Ariel NOAH.

He believes royalty disputes often arise because many people still lack a full understanding of copyright.

He suggested that the key lies in comprehensive copyright literacy.

According to him, debates about performing rights persist because not everyone understands what qualifies as commercial use.

Because of this, he believes the industry must first settle a key issue.

The question of who is responsible for paying royalties, he said, needs clear resolution.

Only after that can the conversation move forward.

From there, the focus should shift toward ensuring that local musicians receive royalties comparable to those earned in neighboring countries.

He also stressed that regulation should provide certainty without stifling creativity.

In his view, technology, including AI, should support the creative process.

Since its use cannot be stopped, he urged policymakers to regulate it promptly.

In line with this perspective, Marcel Siahaan, Commissioner of the Lembaga Manajemen Kolektif Nasional, highlighted an important distinction.

He stressed that royalty fairness cannot be viewed from a single angle.

Instead, it must clearly separate the principle of inclusivity from the management of economic rights.

He explained that royalties should remain inclusive, yet distribution must reflect actual music usage.

Songs played more frequently, he added, should receive higher compensation than those rarely used.

Marcel also shared an update on the ongoing efforts behind the scenes.

He explained that LMKN, together with the Direktorat Jenderal Kekayaan Intelektual (DJKI), continues to refine its governance system.

One of the key steps includes developing the Sistem Informasi Lagu dan Musik (SILM).

At the same time, they are strengthening the Pusat Data Lagu dan Musik (PDLM) to support better data management and transparency.

These steps aim to make royalty collection and distribution more transparent and accountable.

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Proposal from Ministry of Law

Therefore, the Ministry of Law, through DJKI, has proposed a bundled tariff scheme to enrich PDLM data through copyright registration.

The agency introduced a tiered (layering) fee structure for collective registration, starting at Rp200,000 for 1–100 songs.

Officials expect this scheme to boost copyright registrations while expanding the national music database.

Through the forum, the government delivered a clear message.

The event itself drew around 5,000 participants, reflecting strong public interest.

In that setting, officials reaffirmed their commitment.

They aim to build a national music ecosystem that is fair, transparent, and sustainable.

At the same time, it aims to protect copyright, provide certainty for music users, and strengthen the global position of Indonesian musicians.

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Vibrasi Suara Indonesia (VISI) expressed its appreciation and respect for the ruling of the Mahkamah Konstitusi Republik Indonesia.

The Court partially granted a judicial review of Law No. 28 of 2014 on Copyright, which Indonesian musicians had submitted.

According to VISI, the ruling brings much-needed clarity to music copyright governance.

In particular, it provides clearer rules on royalty payments, performance rights, and fair law enforcement for everyone in Indonesia’s music ecosystem.

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The Detail of The Ruling from Mahkamah Konstitusi

In its legal considerations, the Constitutional Court outlined several key principles that strengthen legal certainty in the music sector.

First, the Court addressed the position of songwriters within the collective system.

It stated that once creators join a Collective Management Organization (LMK), they can no longer prohibit the use of their songs in live performances.

By joining an LMK, creators have already authorized the institution to manage their performance rights.

Second, the Court clearly affirmed that the obligation to pay royalties for commercial performances rests with event organizers.

It does not fall on singers or performers.

is clarification helps end long-standing interpretations that created uncertainty and placed an unfair burden on performers.

Third, the Court emphasized that criminal charges should not be used immediately or as a first step in copyright disputes.

Instead, criminal enforcement must serve as a last resort. Parties should first attempt dialogue, negotiation, and civil legal action.

Only when all these steps reach a deadlock can criminal measures apply.

VISI sees this decision as an important step forward. It helps strengthen fairness.

At the same time, it brings greater legal certainty.

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Expectation From The Ruling

The ruling also restores balance between the rights and duties of creators, performers, organizers, and royalty management bodies.

The organization also stressed that the judicial review was never meant to weaken the royalty system.

Instead, it aimed to ensure that the system works fairly, collectively, and in line with sound legal practices.

Furthermore, VISI highlighted the vital role of LMK and the National Collective Management Organization (LMKN).

The organization described both institutions as key pillars of Indonesia’s music royalty system.

At the same time, VISI called on the government and related institutions to take concrete follow-up steps.

It urged them to implement the Court’s ruling through policies that are consistent, transparent, and fair.

VISI also noted that the Constitutional Court’s decision forms part of the broader process of legal development that all parties should respect.

Moving forward, VISI will continue to contribute through constructive dialogue with policymakers, music industry stakeholders, and the public.

Through these efforts, VISI aims to improve the implementation of the Copyright Law.

The organization wants the law to stay relevant to the growth of the creative industry and real-world practices.

Finally, VISI invited all music professionals and the wider public to move forward together.

The organization encouraged collaboration and respect for the legal process.

Through this shared effort, VISI hopes to help build a healthy, fair, and sustainable Indonesian music ecosystem.

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About Vibrasi Suara Indonesia (VISI)

Vibrasi Suara Indonesia (VISI) is an association of Indonesian musicians and singers.

The organization is committed to advocating for legal clarity and fair economic rights.

It also works to strengthen the national music ecosystem.

To achieve these goals, VISI engages in constitutional participation, public policy dialogue, and cross-stakeholder collaboration.

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