Music organisations in Germany and France have both written open letters condemning Apple Music’s plans for a three-month free trial for new subscribers.
The proposed terms have caused some consternation within the industry, as no royalties would be paid to rights-holders during the three month period.
The German Association of Independent Music Companies, VUT, and the UPFI, an organisation representing the majority of producers and distributors of independent phonograms in France, are the latest to speak out against the move.
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