In today’s internet-sharing world, it’s never been easier for original music to be hijacked, plagiarised, copied or just plain nicked.

That’s why music copyright has never been so important.

Copyright is important for musicians because it safeguards the rights to their own music.

And it’s important for music fans because it pays for musicians to make more music.

The Musicians’ Union (MU) is committed to making sure that everyone respects the value of music and the huge part it plays in our lives.

But we can’t expect the right to enjoy music unless we respect the rights of the people
who make it.

And if musicians do want to give their music away, they should be in control of the process.

By supporting musicians’ rights, we’re supporting music.