Hundreds of artists have singed an open letter directed to record labels calling for fair payment for songwriters. The letter was issued by UK-based Ivors Academy of Music Creatives, and outlines the financial issues faced by songwriters while also providing possible solutions. Stars like Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jess Glynne and MNEK have all signed the letter. Hundreds of artists, including Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jess Glynne and MNEK, have signed an open letter directed to record labels calling for fair payment for songwriters. Even when many hours of a writer's work do not 'make the record', it provides necessary comparison for A&R decision-making.

Source: News 24 March 26, 2021 05:45 UTC