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IPRS collabs with MCAI and Animation and Entertainment National Council WICCI
Mumbai: The Indian Performing Right Society Limited (IPRS) collaborates with the Music Composers Association of India (MCAI) and Animation and Entertainment National Council WICCI for their campaign, “The World Behind the Music.” This multi-leg initiative aims to shine a spotlight on the extensive efforts and boundless creativity that go into the making of music.
Music creators pour their time, energy, and passion into their craft, constantly pushing the boundaries of their creativity. Writing and composing music require not only inspiration and innovation but also dedicated hard work. The process of making a song involves hours of meticulous production, combining technical precision with emotional expression. It is a career that demands immense emotional investment as musicians pour their hearts and souls into their music, expressing their feelings and experiences through their work.
However, the seamless experience of well-crafted and flawlessly performed music often obscures the skill, practice, and effort behind it. The efforts Behind the Music often go unnoticed, leading to decreased respect for copyright, challenges in enforcing copyright, unfair use and licensing practices, financial losses for creators, and limited support for copyright protection.
As the world gears up to celebrate World Music Day on 21 June, IPRS aims to bring attention to the world behind the music through its campaign and multiple initiatives. This endeavor seeks to offer the audience a glimpse into the arduous process of creating a song, from the birth of melodies in studios to the long hours spent penning lyrics in music rooms.
The “World Behind the Music” initiative aims to raise awareness and encourage all music users to acknowledge the efforts that go into creating music, promoting fair pay and fair play for music. By shedding light on the intricate and laborious journey of every musical composition, this campaign aims to change the narrative surrounding music creation.
Commenting on the initiative, IPRS board member and lyricist Sameer Anjaan said, “Behind every song lies a world of imagination, where words become the voice of emotions and stories. Writing lyrics is a journey of discovery, where inspiration can strike at any moment. It is the late nights spent searching for the perfect rhyme, the endless revisions to find the right cadence, and the relentless pursuit of words that will truly connect with the audience. So, when you listen to a song, remember that the lyrics hold a universe of emotions and stories. There’s a lyricist who has poured their heart and soul into crafting words that can inspire, heal, and ignite a flame within you.”
“We want to put the spotlight on the creators and everything that goes behind making the creation truly magical!” said IPRS CEO Rakesh Nigam. “Every song has a story, countless hours of hard work, and heaps of creativity behind it. It’s time we acclaim those behind the music and appreciate the incredible effort put into crafting unforgettable melodies and lyrics.”
Sharing her thoughts, WICCI National Animation and Entertainment Council president Soniya Lamba added, “We are excited to join hands with IPRS and MCAI for the remarkable campaign, ‘The World Behind the Music.’ This collaboration allows us to shed light on the extraordinary efforts and boundless creativity of music creators. Through this initiative, we aim to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation for the artistry involved in music creation, while advocating for fair compensation and recognition for all creators. Together, we celebrate the stories, emotions, and dedication that shape the world behind every captivating melody.”
IPRS’s initiative includes a range of activities designed to engage and enlighten music enthusiasts. Through extensive digital promotion, behind-the-scenes stories, testimonials, and anecdotes, insights will be shared to give audiences a deeper understanding of the creative process. Additionally, IPRS will conduct an exclusive digital series titled “In Creator’s Den with Mayur Puri,” featuring candid conversations with eminent creators, broadcasting live from their studios and music rooms. These conversations will delve into their favourite songs, introducing the audience to the craft, the toil, and the immense effort involved in music creation. The episodes will be available for live viewing on the IPRS YouTube channel.
In collaboration with the Animation and Entertainment National Council WICCI and the Music Composers Association of India (MCAI), IPRS will present an exclusive on-ground event titled “The Story of a Song” on World Music Day, 21 June. An enthralling experience where music and stories will merge will feature acclaimed creators unveiling the world behind the music through engaging conversations, providing insights into the making of their iconic songs, and highlighting the untold stories behind their creations.
Moreover, IPRS will host a seminar titled “Metadata Matters” in association with industry stakeholders, emphasizing the importance of accurate data related to music in the digital world. This session aims to enlighten all stakeholders in the music value chain about the impact of metadata and the role they play in its creation and management.
Through these initiatives, IPRS and its collaborators strive to bring about a mindset shift in the perception and consumption of music. By celebrating the emotional and artistic commitment of musicians and shedding light on the immense efforts involved in music creation, they aim to foster a renewed appreciation and value for music and those behind its making amongst audiences worldwide.
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WhatsApp may soon let users to pick who sees their status updates
The messaging giant is borrowing a page from Instagram’s playbook as it pushes to give users finer control over their social circles.
CALIFORNIA: WhatsApp is quietly working on a feature that could make its Status function considerably smarter and considerably more private.
According to reports from beta tracking platforms, the app is testing a tool called Status lists, which would allow users to create named groups such as close friends, family and colleagues, and control precisely which group sees each update. It is a meaningful step up from the platform’s current blunt instruments, which offer only three options: share with all contacts, exclude specific people, or manually select individuals each time.
The new feature draws an obvious comparison with Instagram’s Close Friends function, and the resemblance is unlikely to be accidental. Both platforms sit within Meta’s family, and the company has been nudging them toward a common logic of audience segmentation for some time.
The move also fits neatly into WhatsApp’s broader privacy push. The platform has been rolling out enhanced chat protections and is exploring the introduction of usernames, which would allow users to connect without exchanging phone numbers. Status lists extend that philosophy from messaging into broadcasting.
Meanwhile, Status itself has been evolving well beyond its origins as a simple photo-and-text slideshow. The feature now supports music stickers, collages, longer videos and interactive elements, pushing it closer to the social-media-style story format pioneered by Snapchat and refined by Instagram. In that context, finer audience controls are not merely a privacy feature. They are a precondition for people sharing more.
The feature remains in development and has not been confirmed for release. WhatsApp routinely tests tools that are later modified or quietly shelved. But the direction of travel is clear: the app wants Status to be a destination, not an afterthought. Letting users decide exactly who is in the audience is how it gets there.
