Lam Bao Ngoc was accused of performing Vu Cat Tuong's song "If" for 5 years without permission. The singer apologized and claimed to have done her duty, but Vu Cat Tuong's side refuted this.
On October 6, the post was said to be from the singer's crew. Vu Cat Tuong expressed indignation when Lam Bao Ngoc performed the song If many years without permission.
Information from the post says Lam Bao Ngoc She only asked for the author's permission to perform within the framework of a music competition. However, over the years, she has continued to perform in tea rooms without the owner's consent.
Lam Bao Ngoc affirms that he fulfilled his responsibility and has not been able to contact the author.
Immediately afterwards, singer Lam Bao Ngoc posted that she had contacted Vu Cat Tuong directly but had not received a response.
She said she was always aware of the importance and respect for the issue. copyright when exploiting the content of other units. During the performances, the singer affirmed that he fully performed his copyright responsibilities, asked for permission and paid fees at the Vietnam Center for Music Copyright Protection (VCPMC).
During the performance contract signing process, Lam Bao Ngoc said that she and the company were responsible for registering the list of songs including the number of songs, song names, and author names with the organizing unit. The contract must include a clause stating that "The organizing committee is responsible for applying for permission and performing copyright obligations for songs that are not exclusively owned by singer Lam Bao Ngoc".
"I know that all units fully fulfill their copyright obligations for the songs they perform," she shared.
The singer provided evidence of copyright application and expense receipts attached to the performance permit application submitted to the relevant authority to obtain a performance permit.
Regarding posting cover videos on personal YouTube channel, Lam Bao Ngoc said that he had paid royalties for copyright use to VCPMC and had fully listed the author in the detailed content section.
The singer apologized to Vu Cat Tuong and learned to be more tactful when using cover songs.
Vu Cat Tuong's side refutes
On October 10, Vu Cat Tuong's representative company spoke up, affirming that it had not received any text messages, notices or emails sent by Lam Bao Ngoc.
The musician's side proactively contacted Lam Bao Ngoc, asking for evidence of contact, but this side did not provide it. Lam Bao Ngoc's side then sent a photo of the contact with Vu Cat Tuong's old, unused, unlisted phone number.
Regarding the copyright issue, after checking with related units, Vu Cat Tuong said Lam Bao Ngoc only asked for permission twice within 5 years, and was granted permission for some performances at major programs.
Vu Cat Tuong Company discovered that there were many mini shows in tea rooms selling tickets, commercial music venues with Lam Bao Ngoc performing. If. These times there was no confirmation of performance rights signed by VCPMC.
“As a singer performing a work that is not exclusively owned by him, Lam Bao Ngoc did not have the authority to check and compare the licensing. If before the performance".
The musician's side said there was a list of performances by Lam Bao Ngoc performing many works by Vu Cat Tuong in the past 5 years without permission and without a license.
To optimize the protection and exploitation of copyright, Vu Cat Tuong has revoked all copyright authorizations of If from a third party, from October 9. If you want to perform or exploit commercially, the singer or unit must contact Vu Cat Tuong directly.
After Vu Cat Tuong's company's post, Lam Bao Ngoc remained silent.
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