News, Press Releases, Announcements

AUTODIA Statement on Artificial Intelligence

Transparency in the use of musical works and respect for European legislation of authors’ rights in all GPAI models

Monday, 08 January 2024

AUTODIA believes in transparency in the use of musical works and respect for European legislation of authors’ rights in all GPAI models

AUTODIA distributes royalties of 10,000,000 euros to members and sister societies

Tuesday, 19 December 2023

AUTODIA, making good on its commitment to distribute even higher amount of royalties to its members, is pleased to announce its Distribution 2023S2.

CISAC President and Director General at AUTODIA's office

Wednesday, 11 October 2023

On Tuesday, October 10th, we had the honor and pleasure to welcome to our offices the President of CISAC, songwriter and producer, member of the legendary ABBA, Bjorn Ulvaeus.

Announcement: Significant court Decision - Vindication of AUTODIA

Wednesday, 20 September 2023

On September 15, 2023, the decision no.14278/2023 of the Administrative Court of Athens was issued, on an appeal by AUTODIA against a ministerial decision, following a recommendation by OPI (Hellenic Copyright Organization),

Press Release: AUTODIA distributes over €7m in royalties

Friday, 21 July 2023

From Monday July 10th, Greek composers, songwriters, authors, and publishers, as well as sister societies of AUTODIA, gradually began to receive their distribution reports of over €7m in total, regarding the usages of their works in both Greek territory and abroad.

Certification of AUTODIA with the international standards ISO 27001 and ISO 9001

Tuesday, 11 July 2023

AUTODIA, the leading Greek Collective Management Organization of music authors and rightsholders, in the context of the continuous improvement quality of services delivered to its members, sister societies and music users, is pleased to announce the completion of its certification with the internationally recognized  standards ISO 27001 and ISO 9001.

Agreement on Music Royalties between AUTODIA and the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels

Tuesday, 25 April 2023

A collective agreement on music royalties was signed on Monday, April 24th, between the Collective Management Organization of Music Authors and Rightholders AUTODIA and the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels.

AUTODIA at the 3rd Panhellenic Conference of Catering Associations "Restructuring & Sustainability"

Wednesday, 29 March 2023

AUTODIA left an excellent impression with its presence at the 3rd Panhellenic Conference of Catering Associations "Restructuring & Sustainability" organized in Thessaloniki on 27 & 28/3 by EstiasiGreece and the Catering Initiative of Thessaloniki, under the auspices of the Region of Central Macedonia.

Visit of Gadi Oron, CISAC Director General, to AUTODIA's offices

Friday, 17 February 2023

On Thursday 16/2 we had the pleasure and honor to host at our offices Mr. Gadi Oron, Director General of CISAC, the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers.

AUTODIA: the choice of Greek composers, lyricists and heirs

Monday, 13 February 2023

More and more Greek composers, lyricists, as well as heirs to rights of important commercial and timeless repertoires, have been trusting AUTODIA for the protection and management of their music rights.

Collective Agreement between AUTODIA and Union of Hellenic Chambers of Commerce

Monday, 06 February 2023

On Monday February 6th, a Collective Agreement was signed between the CMO AUTODIA and the Union of Hellenic Chambers of Commerce (UHCC), in the presence of the Minister of Culture & Sports Ms. Lina Mendoni. The agreement, which regulates the landscape of music royalties for the period 2018-2022, concerns the issuing of the public performance licence, acquired by businesses to use music on their premises.

Visit from our colleagues of MESAM

Wednesday, 01 February 2023

Visit from our colleagues of MESAM on Wednesday 1/2 for an overall discussion about documentation and distribution issues, best practices in commercial strategy and technology's impact on collective management of music rights.