Is Music Even Worth Protecting? How Young Creators See Copyright Today

Music today is created, shared and reshaped faster than ever. Platforms like TikTok and YouTube, as well as AI tools, have blurred the lines between original creation, remixing and reuse.

A new generation of creators has grown up in an environment where content feels accessible and shareable by default. This raises an important question: does copyright still make sense to them in the way the industry understands it?

This panel brings together artists and young creators to explore how copyright, creative freedom and ownership are perceived today. How much freedom do young people expect when using existing content, and how important is it for them that their own work is respected and protected?

The discussion looks for a balance between openness and responsibility in today’s digital music culture.

Speakers:

• Inese Saulāja-Dobele, Intellectual Property Expert at Autorskola
• Johannes Parman aka Raul, Artist
• Eeva Trei aka Ulmenthal, Producer, Artist

Moderator:

• Reigo Ahven, Musician, Founder & CEO of Fairmus