The UK Intellectual Property Office yesterday published a transparency code that has been agreed by the music industry, which I’ve been involved in developing for some time, initially on behalf of MMF and later the wider Council Of Music Makers.

Throughout the digital dollar project, the lack of transparency around streaming deals and digital royalties was repeatedly raised as a key concern. The code is a compromise, and is a starting point rather than the end game. But I think we have a framework that can bring about some positive change.

Transparency is first and foremost a communications challenge, and there are some great communicators in the music industry. If that’s you and you want to know how you can help make this work, do get in touch!