RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - The Indonesian Ministry of Culture hosted the National Congress of Indonesian Composers 2026 on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Held in collaboration with the All-Indonesian Composers Association (AKSI), the forum served as a critical consolidation space for songwriters and composers to demand stronger copyright sovereignty and a more equitable national music ecosystem.

The congress addressed long-standing disputes regarding the position of creators within the industry, emphasizing that music is not just a cultural asset but a strategic economic driver under the Law on the Advancement of Culture.

Minister of Culture, Fadli Zon, underscored that the state is constitutionally mandated to advance national culture while protecting the private rights of its creators. He reaffirmed that a songwriter is the "first owner" of their work, and no regulation should diminish that inherent right.

"Music is a vital part of human life and national advancement. We fully support this congress as part of the effort to create a music ecosystem that is both healthy and fair," said the Minister during the opening at the Ministry of Culture Complex, as quoted by the ministry's official website.

The Ministry committed to providing formal input for upcoming copyright regulation reviews to ensure a "win-win solution" for creators, performers, producers, and labels alike.

Satriyo Yudi Wahono, Chairman of AKSI, highlighted the collective anxiety among composers regarding industry imbalances. Since mid-2023, AKSI has been advocating for the right to direct licensing and the freedom for creators to determine how their works are managed.

Ahmad Dhani, Chairman of the AKSI Advisory Board, further emphasized that respecting the composer's rights is a non-negotiable principle of a civilized industry.

"Composer rights are a fixed price. This struggle is about ensuring justice for every single songwriter," he remarked.

The pinnacle of the event was the signing of the National Composers Resolution Charter by the Minister of Culture and the Chairman of AKSI.

The National Composers Resolution Charter outlines three fundamental pillars designed to reform the music industry. First, the principle of exclusive sovereignty declares that a creator's exclusive rights are an inseparable private right that remains inherently attached to the individual.

Second, the charter addresses limited collective management by asserting that Collective Management Organizations (LMKs) must derive their authority strictly from, and be limited by, the provisions of the Copyright Law.

Finally, the specific mandates pillar encourages the formation of a specialized management agency for live music performances that operates based on explicit mandates from creators, rather than acting as a default right-holder. ***