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Government must hear music's voice.(Extend The Term Campaign)

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This week, Andrew Gowers officially kicks off a review of intellectual property which will shape the way businesses invest and innovate over the next 50 years. That at least, is the official, political line.

For musicians across the country, the meaning of the review is more simple. It will finally decide whether they can earn royalties from the music they make as young artists right through their retirement years.

Essentially, it will decide whether pop stars' hits can also be their pensions.

When Andrew Gowers throws open a Westminster seminar this Thursday morning, he will be offering the first opportunity for debate on his ...

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