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IPOPHL says unauthorized distribution of substantial portions of performances may raise intellectual property concerns
MANILA — Gary Valenciano has joined a growing group of Filipino performers asking concertgoers not to upload full performances online, saying such posts can diminish the live experience and disregard the work behind concert productions.
Speaking at a recent media conference, Valenciano said he does not object to audiences sharing brief clips but drew a distinction between short excerpts and entire songs or shows.
“It’s not good. It takes away from the experience,” he said.
Valenciano said one of his U.S. concerts had been uploaded online in its entirety. He also cited venues in the United States that restrict cellphone use during performances, suggesting similar measures could eventually be considered elsewhere.
The issue drew wider attention after Ice Seguerra and Fire & Ice Entertainment co-founder Liza Diño appealed for full-length recordings from “Sessionistas: The Playlist” to be removed from online platforms. Singers Nina, Top Suzara and Thor Dulay later voiced similar concerns.
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines has reminded concertgoers that unauthorized recording and distribution of live performances may infringe rights protected under Philippine law. Performers generally have rights over specified uses of their performances, including recording, reproduction, distribution and online availability, subject to legal limitations and exceptions.
IPOPHL also cautioned that fair use does not automatically apply simply because a recording is noncommercial. Factors include the purpose of the use, the nature of the protected work, the amount used and its potential market effect.
