Irish musicians are being forced out of the industry because they're not making enough money from online sales.
The Irish Music Rights Organisation is calling for a change in copyright laws so that artists get a fair share of the revenue generated.
The Irish Music Rights Organisation is calling for the implementation of a National Music Strategy to protect the industry in the changing digital landscape.
Kim Buckley has this report:
The Irish music Industry brings in over three quarters of a billion euro to the economy and employs over 13 thousand people according to the Irish Music Rights Organisation,
But it says more needs to be done to protect and nurture Irish artists and future proof the industry.
IMRO is calling for a change in European copyright laws so that artists get a fair share of revenue generated from sites like YouTube and SoundCloud.
These services aren't obliged to pay for user uploaded content under a loophole in the law.
Last year Irish band Fight Like Apes retired, blaming a loss of revenue, they posted on Facebook, encouraging people to continue to go to gigs and buy merchandise.
IMRO is calling for the implementation of a National Music Strategy to maximise the contribution of music in Ireland.
The key action areas include the copyright changes and calls for more compensation and the establishment of a cross-Government music orginisation to address barriers to growth in the sector.
