- Through this collaboration, Abdon Mech from Nagaland will
represent India at the Artisjus Songbook Camp 2025 in Budapest
(From L-R) Theja Meru, Abu Metha, Rakesh Nigam and Rumpa
Banerjee pose for a photograph after the signing of MoU.
- DIMAPUR — In a
significant step toward strengthening the music ecosystem in Nagaland, the
Indian Performing Right Society Ltd. (IPRS) and the Task Force for Music and
Arts (TaFMA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a shared
vision of empowering music creators and independent artistes from Nagaland.
- An update from TaFMA issued on Saturday informed that the
MoU exchange was graced by Abu Metha, Advisor to the Chief Minister of Nagaland
and Chairman, IDAN; Theja Meru, Chairman, TaFMA; and Rakesh Nigam, CEO, IPRS.
Rumpa Banerjee, Head-Marketing, Communication & Member Relations, IPRS was
also present during the launching programme.
- ‘The MoU focuses on educating artistes about copyright,
enhancing royalty collection mechanisms, and supporting the creative community
through knowledge-sharing initiatives. It aligns with IPRS’s core mission of
ensuring fair pay and fair play for music creators while creating new
opportunities and fostering a more informed and rights-aware artiste community
in Nagaland,’ the update informed.
- Abu Metha while sharing his thoughts on the initiative said,
"Happy to launch a Joint Workshop between the Indian Performing Right
Society Ltd. (IPRS) and TaFMA Nagaland for musicians and artists. The workshop
will empower our music and arts fraternity not only to enhance incomes and
benefits but ensure protection of their rights. Exchanged MoU between TaFMA and
IPRS to work and collaborate together for the protection and promotions of
artists and musicians. Sincere appreciation to Mr. Rakesh Nigam, CEO IPRS and
Ms. Rumpa Banerjee, Head - Marketing, Communication & Member Relations for
making the journey to Nagaland and partnering with us. Well done TaFMA for
constantly working for the youth, especially the music and arts
fraternity."
- “I am grateful to IPRS for their support and partnership to
further educate and develop the existing music ecosystem of Nagaland, and as
they say, well begun is half done, I am confident that this relationship will
grow and help all artistes senior and emerging in the days and years ahead.”,
said Theja Meru.
