PRM Highlights Five-Year Growth Journey at IFPI Asian MLC Meeting

Music licensing collectives (MLCs) and industry leaders from across Asia convened at the IFPI Asian MLC Meeting held on April 23–24, 2026, at the Four Seasons Mumbai Hotel in Mumbai, India to discuss the evolving landscape of rights management, public performance licensing, and revenue growth opportunities for the recorded music industry. 

Hosted by IFPI Singapore, the annual regional meeting brought together over 30 participants from 12 countries, including representatives from Philippines Recorded Music Rights Inc. (PRM).

Representing PRM at the regional meeting were General Manager Ace Acosta and Licensing Manager Candice Lima Del-Rosario, who participated in high-level discussions on the state of the music industry globally, especially in Asia. The meeting covered topics such as the role of artificial intelligence in music and the emerging challenges surrounding it, broadcast and radio licensing, royalty distribution systems, market penetration strategies, audio-visual licensing frameworks, and more.

Day 1: AI, Broadcast Licensing, and Revenue Growth Opportunities

The first day of the meeting focused on financial benchmarking, public performance revenue analysis, and emerging licensing developments in the digital era.

Industry discussions emphasized how MLCs investing in public performance licensing and broader market opportunities are already seeing measurable revenue growth. Participants also examined ongoing concerns surrounding broadcast revenues across the continent, particularly the underutilization of radio and television licensing opportunities outside major markets such as Japan.

As digital consumption continues to reshape the industry, MLCs were encouraged to reassess existing licensing models, review tariff structures, and strengthen frameworks surrounding radio and television licensing within today’s evolving media environment.

Artificial intelligence was also a major focus of the discussion, with IFPI reaffirming its position that content generated solely by AI without human creativity should not qualify for copyright or related rights protection. The industry experts present explored the legal and economic implications of AI-generated music, alongside international efforts to protect human-led artistry and address concerns associated with generative AI technologies.

Closing the first day were presentations on ongoing initiatives designed to support MLCs, including AI policy efforts, legal guidance, industry collaboration, and emerging technological tools aimed at identifying AI-generated content.

Day 2: Public Performance Expansion and Audio-Visual Licensing

The second day centered on public performance licensing workshops, event licensing opportunities, increasing market penetration, and the continued strengthening of audio-visual (AV) licensing frameworks.

Public performance remains one of the most significant growth opportunities for the recorded music sector in Asia. Delegates provided data-driven insights and discussed how broader market engagement can help expand opportunities for the performers, record labels, and rights holders these organizations support.

The growing value of event licensing was also examined, recognizing the central role recorded music continues to play in live events, audience engagement, and commercial experiences.

Audio-visual licensing was likewise identified as a major long-term revenue pillar for the industry. Enhancing licensing frameworks could better reflect the value of music use across television, film, digital media, and other AV platforms, while positioning Asian MLCs to support the continued growth of the region’s creative industries.

The two-day IFPI Asian MLC Meeting concluded with renewed commitments among Asian MLCs to strengthen rights management systems and support the continued growth of the recorded music industry within their respective markets.

PRM’s Five-Year Growth Journey

As part of the meeting, PRM General Manager Ace Acosta presented the organization’s growth journey since its establishment in 2021 through the combined efforts of IFPI, international and local record labels, performers, and stakeholders from the Philippine recorded music industry.

The presentation traced PRM’s progress as a CMO over the years — from establishing its operational foundations and securing accreditation, to achieving significant revenue growth, expanding its organizational structure, and rolling out its first royalty distribution for performers and record labels in the Philippines.

Key milestones that strengthened PRM’s presence within the local music and intellectual property sectors were also showcased, including recognition from the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) as a valuable partner in championing intellectual property rights, alongside the launch of The Official Philippines Chart in 2025.

PRM’s presence at the IFPI Asian MLC Meeting reflects the organization’s continued commitment to advancing fair compensation for performers and record labels while contributing to wider regional discussions shaping the future of music licensing in Asia.

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