The South African Music Performance Rights Association has dropped its charges against South African food chain group Life & Brand Portfolio for nonpayment of royalties.The development comes just days after SAMPRA filed a complaint at Cape Town’s Woodstock Police Station, alleging that Life & Brand Portfolio-operated restaurants were illegally playing music by recording artists and record labels.
‘We are pleased to announce that SAMPRA and Life & Brand Portfolio have successfully resolved the impasse by reaching an agreement on the payment of neighbouring rights licence fees,’ SAMPRA CEOAppreciate the beauty of Cape Town with a 60-minute cruise for R155 . Get it‘Following constructive discussions between the two organisations, Life & Brand Portfolio CEO Trevor Wollheim has committed to signing a contract with SAMPRA and paying the applicable neighbouring rights licence fees.
‘Due to the productive discussions between the parties, SAMPRA has agreed to withdraw the case upon receiving payment of the licence fees by Life & Brand Portfolio,’ Lishivha added.