Appendix 6 - International Music Council

The MITT recommends that DACST offer assistance to the countries of SADC and the
rest of the continent with regard to the development of collecting societies and the
concomitant appropriate copyright regimes. 27
SPONSORSHIP/FUNDING OF MUSIC DEVELOPMENT
The funding demands for music development far outweigh the resources available within
the music industry, government and the NAC. There is a critical need, however, to
encourage music that might never generate wealth, both for its own value and because
artistic experiment constitutes the research and development necessary for a thriving and
competitive music industry.
The MITT is of the opinion that the only viable way of increasing sponsorship for music
development is through tax incentives. The MITT notes that this is in keeping with
international trends.
Recommendation 19:
The MITT recommends that the Minister continue to pursue the possibility of tax
incentives for the arts.
Recommendation 20:
The MITT recommends that DACST explore the possibilities of international aid for
music development.
Recommendation 21:
The MITT recommends that the NAC explore ways in which arts NGOs can make better
use of existing tax laws in their attempts to secure private sector sponsorship.
INCENTIVES FOR THE MUSIC INDUSTRY
Recommendation 22:
DACST should continue to work with the DTI to ensure that appropriate incentives are
made available to the music industry, particularly with regard to export and the
establishment of live music venues.
27 It is suggested that DACST solicit SAMRO’s assistance in this regard.
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