Petition · Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Reform copyright law to treat music streaming like radio play
Closed
53 signatures
What the petition asks
We urge the Government to reform copyright law so that music streaming is treated in the same way as radio play for royalty purposes. We believe artists and performers should be paid fairly for every stream, just as they are for every broadcast on radio.
Many people now discover and enjoy music through streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube, rather than traditional radio. Yet, the law still treats streaming differently, which we argue results in a less fair deal for artists, songwriters and musicians. Radio pays per play, acknowledging each broadcast as a distinct use of music, and we believe streaming should reflect the same principle. Reform is needed to ensure fair pay for artists in the digital age.
Timeline
| 21 Oct 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
53
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Opened
21 Oct 2025
Closed
21 Apr 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 19 Aug 2026.