ReMixed And Mashed Up – Clearance And Royalty Streams – 2016

Advancements in recording technology and the increased popularity of dance and house music have catapulted DJs to the forefront of the music scene. Remix and mashup versions of popular songs by well-known DJs are often listened to as much as or more than the original song. For artists seeking to earn money from remixes and mashups, however, proper clearance and licensing is necessary to avoid copyright infringement for these derivative works. This panel explored the types of licensing agreements available to artists seeking to monetize remixes and mashups and ways to go about ensuring proper clearance is in place to avoid infringement.