News, Press Releases, Announcements

European Day - 9th May 2024

Thursday, 09 May 2024

On the occasion of Europe Day, GESAC, representing more than 1 million authors and creators from all artistic fields through its members, the authors’ societies, would like to express its gratitude to the outgoing European Parliament for the unwavering support given to strengthening authors’ rights and cultural diversity during its last 5-year mandate.

The CISAC European Committee 2024 hosted by AUTODIA concluded successfully in Athens

Over 145 senior executives of CMOs from around the world

Friday, 26 April 2024

Over 145 senior executives of CMOs from around the world attended CISAC European Meeting which concluded with great success last week, culminating in a tour and a gala dinner at the Acropolis Museum.

Greek CMOs Joint Announcement on the new Law 5103/2024 (A΄57) of the Ministry of Culture

Monday, 22 April 2024

Greek composers, lyricists, musical performers, singers and recording producers welcome the new law passed in the Parliament.

Collective Agreement with the Panhellenic Federation of Cretan Cultural Associations

Thursday, 28 March 2024

The agreement, lasting five years, comes to regulate the royalties for the represented repertoire of the Organisation, regarding in general the cultural events that have taken place or will take place in open or closed spaces, in the period from 2023 to 2027.

1st BlackBox Jazz Music Festival, Literary Society Parnassos, 10-18/2/2024

Wednesday, 17 January 2024

The BlackBox Jazz Music Festival, a musical celebration dedicated to jazz, will be held in the hall of the "Parnassos" Literary Association, from February 10 to 18, 2024, hosting some of the most renowned jazz artists in 11 unique concerts.

AUTODIA Statement on Artificial Intelligence

Transparency in the use of musical works and respect for European legislation of authors’ rights in all GPAI models

Monday, 08 January 2024

AUTODIA believes in transparency in the use of musical works and respect for European legislation of authors’ rights in all GPAI models

AUTODIA distributes royalties of 10,000,000 euros to members and sister societies

Tuesday, 19 December 2023

AUTODIA, making good on its commitment to distribute even higher amount of royalties to its members, is pleased to announce its Distribution 2023S2.

CISAC President and Director General at AUTODIA's office

Wednesday, 11 October 2023

On Tuesday, October 10th, we had the honor and pleasure to welcome to our offices the President of CISAC, songwriter and producer, member of the legendary ABBA, Bjorn Ulvaeus.

Announcement: Significant court Decision - Vindication of AUTODIA

Wednesday, 20 September 2023

On September 15, 2023, the decision no.14278/2023 of the Administrative Court of Athens was issued, on an appeal by AUTODIA against a ministerial decision, following a recommendation by OPI (Hellenic Copyright Organization),

Press Release: AUTODIA distributes over €7m in royalties

Friday, 21 July 2023

From Monday July 10th, Greek composers, songwriters, authors, and publishers, as well as sister societies of AUTODIA, gradually began to receive their distribution reports of over €7m in total, regarding the usages of their works in both Greek territory and abroad.

Certification of AUTODIA with the international standards ISO 27001 and ISO 9001

Tuesday, 11 July 2023

AUTODIA, the leading Greek Collective Management Organization of music authors and rightsholders, in the context of the continuous improvement quality of services delivered to its members, sister societies and music users, is pleased to announce the completion of its certification with the internationally recognized  standards ISO 27001 and ISO 9001.

Agreement on Music Royalties between AUTODIA and the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels

Tuesday, 25 April 2023

A collective agreement on music royalties was signed on Monday, April 24th, between the Collective Management Organization of Music Authors and Rightholders AUTODIA and the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels.