Photo agencies are boycotting the Oasis reunion tour due to restrictive terms on the usage of concert images imposed by band management. They claim ownership of the rights to photographs for just one year. This contrasts with industry norms which allow perpetual usage rights for independent photographers. The News Media Coalition lodged a complaint after negotiations failed to reach better terms. The boycott affects 39 concert dates, as agencies require freedom to share images for editorial coverage beyond short-term events.
Photo agencies are boycotting the remainder of the Oasis reunion tour due to restrictive terms on photo rights imposed by the band's management.
The band’s management has limited the use of performance images to one year, contrary to the industry norm allowing perpetuity for independent photographers.
Negotiations failed to improve terms after initial proposals suggested a mere month of image usage rights, leading to the boycott of 39 gig dates.
The News Media Coalition represents numerous news bodies and agencies, emphasizing the traditional need for news photographers to share images for editorial purposes.
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