Josh Pyke joins PPCA Board, aims to change radio content quota
ARIA Award-winning artist and beloved philanthropist Josh Pyke has joined the PPCA (Phonographic Performance Company of Australia Limited) Board.
Joining fellow Artist Representative Lindy Morrison, Pyke has been elected to the Board after successfully contesting the bi-annual election in which all eligible registered PPCA Artists are able to nominate and vote for their preferred Artist Representative.
Pyke now enters a one-year term as Artist Representative on the Board where he will collaboratively execute and approve the happenings of PPCA.
Pyke replaces Megan Washington, who was elected in April last year; TMN understands Washington’s schedule didn’t permit her to be available for all PPCA Boardcommitments.
Speaking to TMN, Pyke said he aims to use his place help emerging artists.
“My main passions are trying to help emerging artists in a climate where it’s tougher than ever to forge a sustainable career,” he said. “Copyright infringement and generally helping people understand the varying negative impacts of said infringement is something I’m focused on.”
Pyke also voiced his concern over Australia’s radio quota laws. According to the Code of Practice to the Australian Music Performance Committee (AMPCOM), commercial stations must play no less than 25% of popular music (e.g., Mainstream Rock and Contemporary Hits) from Australian artists. The code also states stations must play no less than 20% of Mainstream Adult Contemporary and Country music from Australian artists.
“Looking into raising the quota for new Australian music played on commercial radio is a pretty big one too,” says Pyke.
In an interview with TMN published yesterday, music writer Ritchie Yorke saidAustralia’s local content law is flawed.
“I think personally that they gave the licenses to the wrong people in Australia,” he said. “Too many people have licenses that they’re not suitably paying back the country and the culture for the benefits that they get out of having those licenses.”
Pyke also told TMN he plans to delve into the hotly contested royalty rates surrounding music streaming.
“Something I’m interested in learning more about and digging deeper into is how streaming royalties are passed on to artists,” Pyke said. “And whether as artists we need to be more unified in addressing issues such as these.”
In 2014 PPCA, which represents Australian recording artists when their music is used in public, distributed almost $33 million to its registered artists and record labels.
George Ash, PPCA Board Chairman welcomed Pyke to the Board: “Josh Pyke brings to the table a wealth of knowledge and experience within the Australian music industry and it is extremely exciting to now have Lindy Morrison and Josh Pyke, two of the country’s most well-respected and hardest-working artists, on the PPCA Board as Artist Representatives,” he said.
PPCA and ARIA CEO Dan Rosen added: “PPCA has a long-standing relationship with Josh Pyke that has flourished over the past few years. PPCA share the same commitment as Josh to safeguarding the rights of thousands of Australian recording artists and labels, ensuring that they receive a fair return for their music,” said. “I am so pleased that Josh is now joining the PPCA board.”
Josh Pyke kicks off a national tour on May 26 at the Darwin Entertainment Centre. The tour in support of fifth LP, the ARIA #2-charting But For All These Shrinking Hearts, sees Pyke visit some of Australia’s most remotestages on the extensive 32-date tour. Tickets are on sale now.
TOUR DATES
Thu 26 MayDarwin Entertainment Centre, Darwin NT
Tickets availablewww.yourcentre.com.au/#!/events|08 8980 3333
Thu 02 JunWaves, Wollongong NSW
Tickets available fromwww.moshtix.com.au| 1300 GET TIX | All Moshtix Outlets
Fri 03 JunLaycock Theatre, Gosford NSW
Tickets available fromwww.seatadvisor.com| 02 4323 3233
Sat 04 JunPier One @ Panthers, Port Macquarie NSW
Tickets available fromwww.oztix.com.au| 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
Sun 05 JunJetty Theatre, Coffs Harbour NSW
Tickets available fromwww.jettytheatre.com| 02 6652 8088| From the venue direct
Fri 10 JunTanks Arts Centre, Cairns QLD
Tickets available fromTicketlink.com.au| 1300 855 835
Sat 11 JunDalrymple Hotel, Townsville QLD
Tickets available fromwww.moshtix.com.au| 1300 GET TIX | All Moshtix Outlets
Sun 12 JunMagnums, Airlie Beach QLD
Tickets available fromwww.moshtix.com.au| 1300 GET TIX | All Moshtix Outlets
Thu 16 JunHotel Brunswick, Brunswick Heads NSW
Tickets available fromwww.oztix.com.au| 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
Fri 17 JunLive at The Helm, Mooloolaba QLD
Tickets available fromwww.moshtix.com.au| 1300 GET TIX | All Moshtix Outlets
Sat 18 JunRedland Bay Hotel,Redland Bay QLD
Tickets available fromwww.moshtix.com.au| 1300 GET TIX | All Moshtix Outlets
Sun 19 JunBlue Mountain Hotel, Toowoomba QLD
Tickets available fromwww.moshtix.com.au| 1300 GET TIX | All Moshtix Outlets
Thu 23 JunSaloon Bar, Traralgon VIC
Tickets available fromwww.oztix.com.au| 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
Fri 24 JunChelsea Heights Hotel, Chelsea Heights VIC
Tickets available fromwww.moshtix.com.au| 1300 GET TIX | All Moshtix Outlets
Sat 25 JunVillage Green Hotel, Mulgrave VIC
Tickets available fromwww.moshtix.com.au| 1300 GET TIX | All Moshtix Outlets
Sun 26 JunWesternport Hotel, San Remo VIC
Tickets available fromwww.oztix.com.au| 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
Thu 21 JulPrince of Wales, Bunbury WA
Tickets available fromwww.oztix.com.au| 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets +www.heatseeker.com.au/
Fri 22 JulWhite Star Hotel, Albany WA
Tickets available fromwww.oztix.com.au| 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets +www.heatseeker.com.au/+ Hard Tickets sold at the venue
Sat 23 JulDunsborough Tavern, Dunsborough WA
Tickets available fromwww.moshtix.com.au| 1300 GET TIX | All Moshtix Outlets
Sun 24 JulNorthshore Tavern, Hilarys WA
Tickets available fromwww.oztix.com.au| 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets +www.heatseeker.com.au/+ Hard Tickets sold at the venue
Thu 28 JulTapas Lounge Bar, Devonport TAS
Tickets available fromwww.oztix.com.au| 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
Fri 29 JulCountry Club Showroom, Launceston TAS
Tickets available fromwww.tixtas.com.au/Home.aspx| 1800 635 344
Sat 30 JulWaratah Hotel, Hobart TAS
Tickets available fromwww.oztix.com.au| 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
Thu 04 AugHome Tavern, Wagga NSW
Tickets available fromwww.hometavern.com.au| 02 6921 3117
Fri 05 AugKinross Woolshed Hotel, Kinross NSW
Tickets available fromwww.kinrosswoolshed.com.au| 02 6043 1155
Sat 06 AugKarova Lounge, Ballarat VIC
Tickets available fromwww.oztix.com.au| 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
Sun 07 AugWhalers Hotel, Warrnambool
Tickets available fromwww.oztix.com.au| 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets + Hard Tickets sold at the venue
Wed 10 AugLizottes, Newcastle NSW
Tickets available fromwww.lizottes.com.au| 02 4956 2066 | From the venue direct
Fri 12 AugBaroque Bar, Carrington Hotel, Katoomba NSW
Tickets available fromwww.oztix.com.au| 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
Sat 13 AugMilton Theatre, Milton NSW
Tickets available fromwww.miltontheatre.com.au| 02 4455 3056| From the venue direct