EntertainmentStreamingYouTube’s bringing your favourite music backNirvana, Adele and other big names were temporarily removed from the streaming service, but now they’re coming backWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
EntertainmentStreamingYouTube’s bringing your favourite music backNirvana, Adele and other big names were temporarily removed from the streaming service, but now they’re coming backWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Nirvana, Adele and other big names were temporarily removed from the streaming service, but now they’re coming back
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Alexey Boldin / Shutterstock.com)
(Image credit: Alexey Boldin / Shutterstock.com)
The videos were removed because of copyright. In order to legally stream music, YouTube needs to pay various licensing bodies in various parts of the world. The body in this particular story is SESAC, the Society of European Stage Authors and Composers, which represents over 15,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers.
YouTube and SESAC had an agreement that was coming to an end, and when negotiations over a new deal apparently stalled it looks awfully likeGooglethrew its toys out of the pram. However, the two organisations have reached a deal and the videos will be restored.
Why did music videos disappear from YouTube?
According to SESAC, YouTube “unilaterally removed” the videos even though the existing agreement hadn’t ended.
It’s good that the licensing agreement has been sorted, but it’s another example of the perils of relying on streaming: music (and other media, such as TV shows or movies) are often only available on the best streaming services for a set period of time, and can be removed or blocked when licensing agreements expire – or, as seems to be the case here, when negotiations for licence renewals aren’t going well. If you love an artist’s music, it’s wise to buy it rather than hope it’ll be available to stream forever.
If you’re in the United States ➡️ ️we’re happy to share that YouTube has reached a deal with SESAC. Content (that was previously blocked) will be restored across YouTube services over the next day or two. We appreciate all your patience 🙏September 30, 2024
If you’re in the United States ➡️ ️we’re happy to share that YouTube has reached a deal with SESAC. Content (that was previously blocked) will be restored across YouTube services over the next day or two. We appreciate all your patience 🙏September 30, 2024
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