Set against this background Buma / Stemra has published it's charges for the use of music on the internet on the first of October 2009 for the year 2010. Included in these charges was the part about non-professional usage of music through so-called embedded files. This part of the charges has caused some concerns in the public- and political sphere. Buma / Stemra has closely examined these concerns. After discussions with the industry representative VOICE Buma / Stemra has decided not to imply the charges of non professional usage of music through embedded files (usage such as private profiles on social networks).
Buma / Stemra remains convinced that there needs to be a suitable charge for author and composers of music for the online use of their work. To develop such a charge Buma / Stemra will meet with concerned parties. Together with VOICE Buma / Stemra will seek to discuss these matters with the Dutch Minister of Justice.

About Buma / Stemra

Buma/Stemra represents the interests of domestic and foreign music authors and publishers in the Netherlands. Buma/Stemra’s core task is to exploit music copyrights (i.e. collect and distribute royalties) and manage them for its affiliated composers, lyricists and music publishers. Buma/Stemra performs its duties in a professional and efficient manner by representing their members’ interests and providing services of the highest quality and at the lowest possible cost. Buma/Stemra protects music copyrights and supports the cultural (national) music product.