A controversy has erupted regarding restrictions on the use of photos from Oasis reunion concerts, with rights reverting to the band after one year. This is contrary to industry norms that allow for perpetual use of images, especially for retrospectives. The News Media Coalition has filed a complaint after negotiations failed to improve these terms, advocating for the rights of photographers and news agencies. CEO Andrew Moger noted that the significance of news photography extends beyond the initial year, urging for a reconsideration of the imposed restrictions.
The industry norm is that such deals for independent photographers from agencies are struck in perpetuity, allowing continued use of photos for retrospectives and tributes.
The NMC has lodged a complaint after negotiations failed to improve the terms significantly, highlighting the importance of extended rights for news photography.
Andrew Moger, CEO of NMC, emphasized that the role of news photography in amplifying cultural stories does not end after one year.
It is understood that the initial terms proposed were for the right to use images for just one month, prompting concern among photographers and agencies.
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