The private copying levy compensates music rights holders for the use of their work. This compensation helps artists make a living from their music, allowing them to continue to create new music. Read the stories below from the people who benefit from the private copying levy.
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Juno award winning singer and songwriter:
"When you create something and put it out in the world, you hope people will like what you have produced. And you hope they will respect the effort it took to create. The private copying levies are one way this respect is shown."
CEO of Nettwerk Productions:
"The private copying levy is a fair way to help compensate artists for the additional reproductions of their copyrights."
Recording artist:
"The royalties I receive from the private copying levy help me to continue to create music. The income generated from this and other royalties support me so that I can focus on the music I want to create."
Recording artist, of the Juno award winning musical group Ennis Sisters:
"I feel honoured to be a member of the group Ennis Sisters. I know I speak for my sisters, Maureen and Teresa, when I say that we feel very fortunate to be able to pursue a career in the music industry. While we have had great years, we have also experienced periods when our income has been diminished considerably. Last year, for example, we found ourselves in a long stretch between recording projects when we had little work but still had lots of ongoing expenses. It was such a relief to us to be the recipients of CPCC royalties at that time. This source of revenue for this use of our work meant that we would be able to pay our bills without having to resort to other means to survive between album cycles."
Recording and working artist, vocalist and drummer for Five Man Electrical Band:
"The CPCC and the NRCC have been integral in helping to channel royalties to countless musicians, composers and entertainers who otherwise would not have been paid their rightful and long overdue financial recognition for their efforts in the music industry. The public at large really has no idea of the sacrifice and dedication required to attain a career in music, but having said that, I also believe that the general public would want to see royalties paid to the musicians who make the music they love, in recognition for their countless years of hard work.
I believe that levies are a way for the public to say, 'Yeah, man...you worked for it, gave us a lot of listening pleasure and you deserve to be paid'."
