Damian Vaughan

Music doesn’t just happen: Why you should care about the Copyright Act review

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The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is currently reviewing the Copyright Act. Damian Vaughan, CEO of Recorded Music NZ, argues that strengthening copyright protection under the law will benefit our local music industry. It’s an exciting time for New Zealand music. The industry has embraced the digital transition, is investing in new distribution models, … Read more

Good news for the New Zealand music industry! Or is it?

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A new report from Recorded Music NZ shows two years of growing revenues after 15 years of decline. But not everyone is convinced the news is as good as it seems. New figures released by Recorded Music NZ show that in 2016, the New Zealand music industry increased by 16% to $86 million, up from … Read more