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Uzbekistan adopts a law regulating the use of phonograms at concerts.

Uzbekistan adopts a law regulating the use of phonograms at concerts.
Uzbekistan adopts a law regulating the use of phonograms at concerts. / Photo: Press-service of the President of Uzbekistan.

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — On 11 March, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a law regulating the use of phonograms at concerts. The legal information channel of the Ministry of Justice reported on the development.

The law introduces amendments to existing legislation, clarifying the powers of the Ministry of Culture in promoting live performance arts. In particular, it establishes different levels of phonogram usage during concert and entertainment events.

Under the new regulations, musical performances can be conducted in three ways: live performance, performance with partial use of a phonogram, or performance with full use of a phonogram. The level of phonogram usage must be explicitly stated in the event’s promotional materials.

The law introduces amendments to the Consumer Rights Protection Act and the Advertising Act. Additionally, it mandates that concert programs must include the names of performers and authors of all musical works performed. The law takes immediate effect upon its official publication.

Anvar Umarov
Anvar Umarov

Anvar Umarov is the founder and editor-in-chief of UzDaily, a leading business and news publication covering Uzbekistan and Central Asia. With over 20 years of experience in journalism, he has also worked as a PR manager for both state and private organizations, bringing a broad perspective on media, communications, and public affairs to his editorial leadership.