WHY THIS CAMPAIGN MATTERS
In 2016, six out of the top ten orchestras streamed worldwide by Spotify and other platforms were UK based. In 2025 UK orchestras are still among the most streamed in the world.*
It is grossly unfair that in all that time not one player has received a penny, while others profit from their performances on Spotify and other streaming platforms.
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Monthly listens:
1. London Symphony Orchestra: 1,499,220
2. London Philharmonic Orchestra: 1,384,370
3. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: 685,091
5. Academy of St. Martin in the Fields: 490,937
7. Philharmonia Orchestra: 333,509
9. Royal Scottish National Orchestra: 233,412
Rachel's Story
Music streaming sucks if you're a non-featured artist like Rachel Bolt.
Unlike broadcast radio, non-featured artists make £0 from music streaming, while major labels pocket millions
EVERY SHARE TAKES US ONE STEP CLOSER TO OUR GOAL
When a radio station plays music performed by our orchestras, it must legally pay royalties to all the musicians involved. Unfortunately, UK law has not kept pace with technology and does not recognize streaming or on-demand radio as 'broadcasting' since these technologies emerged long after the law was created.
This means that the only people who do NOT benefit financially from the streaming of our orchestras' performances worldwide are the musicians themselves!
Professional musicians like Rachel in the video above, contribute to some of the UK's biggest hits, yet receive no royalties from streaming due to the UK's outdated laws.
Sign the petition to make a simple change to the 1988 Copyright, Designs and Patents Act for fair pay on streaming platforms.
Join the campaign to end this injustice and safeguard the future of the music we love.
Write to your MP!
The best way to achieve a change in the law is via our elected representatives.
Not sure what to say? We have provided template letters below; please feel free to download.
If you are a member of the public who feels strongly about this issue, please use this letter.
If you are a professional musician, please use this letter.
Can we fix streaming?
Of course we can!
All we have to do is be willing to stand up and be counted. That’s the only way we’ll get the law changed and updated.
What has long been recognised as a fair deal for radio and TV broadcast must now be updated to include streaming.
Sign the UK Petition to show your support, and don't forget to fill in the form below to be kept in the loop.
Who are we?
We are a group of highly experienced professional orchestral musicians. The Fix Streaming campaign is rapidly gaining momentum and now has the support of a number of MPs plus major organisations such as the Musicians' Union - and, we're now finding, the British public.
We need your help — please sign the petition and spread the word! We believe we have fairness and justice on our side and together, we can build the public support needed to successfully fight for a change in the law.
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