Abba co-founder Bijan Ulvais elected diverse CISAC president

CISAC, the global confederation of performing rights societies, has an impeccable industrial lineage of its recent presidents: the organization announced today that electronic music pioneer Jean-Michel has been replaced by his father, co-founder Jurgen Ulvays. Jare, who is stepping down after seven years – and replaces B. Geese singer Robin Gibb as president in 2013. He was elected president by the General Assembly of the CISAC – the International Union of Writers and Composers – which took place at a virtual meeting earlier this week.

Along with keyboardist Benny Anderson, Abba hid all of the hits from Ulvias, wrote more than 150 hit songs and shows – and was a vocal advocate for the rights of creators. During Abba’s almost unprecedented global success in the 1970s and 1960s, the team, along with the late manager Stig Anderson, became a strong business entity, especially in the field of music publishing and intellectual property, and influenced the Swedish pop industry and the last three decades. Was equally huge. Thus, Always brings a deep understanding of the creative arts and systems that help writers pay fairly for their work.

According to the announcement, as president of CISAC, which has a three-year term, Alvavas will support the Confederacy’s work to secure better rights, more royalties, better systems and better conditions for producers across five seekers – music, audiovisual, visual arts, drama and literature. .

CISAC represents more than 230 writers’ associations in more than 120 countries, and through this community, its role supports a global network of collective management of the rights of more than 4 million creators. The company is responsible for collecting 9.6 billion license revenue and royalties worldwide.

Regarding his new role, Alvais said: “I have lived a great life as a lyricist and artist and I am very lucky to have had so much success. Now, as President of CISAC, I am delighted to have a different kind of opportunity, to try and help the next generation of creators in their careers. CISAC has a unique international authority and I firmly believe in its mission to secure better, better terms for manufacturers. How the technologies we use can work better, the creators are interested in earning more rewards and more royalties for their work so I am very interested in the opportunities ahead and anticipating our cooperation.

Gadi Oron, Director General of CISAC, said: “Jজrgen Woolwijus has inspired, inspired and enlightened our lives with his songs and creations. I am absolutely thrilled that he has decided to take on the role of CISAC President, to help us aim to serve the Creators internationally. Business has an outstanding track record – a creator himself, as a champion of creators’ rights and as an expert in systems that ensure that creators are paid fairly. These qualities will be invaluable to CISAC’s work and we look forward to working with him. “