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Spotify CEO's Rare Australia Visit Sparks Music Debate
25 Feb
Summary
- Spotify co-founder Daniel Ek visited Australia to meet industry partners.
- The company argues local music quotas could damage music exports.
- Spotify is lobbying the government regarding proposed streaming regulations.
Spotify co-founder Daniel Ek recently made a rare trip to Australia. During this visit, he met with key industry partners and music executives.
The purpose of Ek's visit was to discuss proposed government regulations. These regulations would mandate that audio streaming platforms feature more Australian music. Spotify's stance is that such measures could negatively impact the country's music export industry.
Ek's discussions included a lunch with music industry bosses and meetings with Australian officials. The company's objective is to persuade the Albanese government that forcing algorithmic preference for local songs could harm Australia's potential to develop global artists.
