A key highlight at the festival is the panel discussion scheduled for December 19, titled “Navigating Intellectual Property Rights in the Music Industry.” This session will bring together industry leaders to explore crucial topics like music publishing, copyright, licensing, managing rights and royalties for new-age creators. Panelists include Rakesh Nigam (CEO of IPRS), Atul Churamani (Managing Director of Turnkey Music & Publishing), Mayur Puri (lyricist, screenwriter, actor, and IPRS Board Member), and Rafael Pereira, (Executive Trustee of IMX). The discussion will provide invaluable insights for music creators, independent artists and industry professionals seeking to navigate the evolving music industry landscape.
Rakesh Nigam, CEO of IPRS, shares, “The IPRS Stage at Serendipity Arts Festival 2024 is more than a platform to showcase talent; it is a groundbreaking initiative designed to identify, empower, and celebrate the rich musical heritage of our nation and its creators. By spotlighting artists from diverse regions and remote corners of the country, it ensures every unique musical creation across genres gets the recognition it deserves, fostering creativity and appreciation for India’s cultural legacy.