The National Society of Music Performers (SONIEM) officially inaugurated the Second Music Industry Congress in Peru (CIMP 2026) today. The event, themed “Artists First,” is taking place in Lima through November 11 at the Los Incas Auditorium of Peru’s Ministry of Culture.
The opening ceremony was attended by Minister of Culture Alberto Beingolea Delgado, alongside congress members Norma Yarrow and Diego Bazán, establishing a key space for dialogue between the artistic sector and the State.
The congress offers a practical overview for understanding the digital business landscape, the use of new technologies, and—most importantly—the protection of intellectual property rights associated with artistic work in the face of emerging challenges, such as artificial intelligence.
Julie Freundt, President of SONIEM, highlighted that the music sector is a formal industry that generates a tangible economic impact in Peru; however, this contribution is not fairly reflected in the compensation received by its creators.
"Today’s musical artist is not merely a performer; they are also a composer and a record producer who invests in their own work, taking charge of all management, distribution, and public communication. This is the reality for thousands of artists in our country," noted Freundt, who also emphasized the added complexity that the digital environment brings to these professional paths.
The singer-songwriter noted that the transition from analog to digital music has fragmented artists' earnings, making it urgent to raise awareness about the role of performers—the individuals who provide songs with their true visibility and identity.
To address these issues, CIMP 2026 has brought together a panel of international experts from the Ibero-Latin American Federation, including Alejo Barrenechea, a lawyer and representative from Argentina; Adonis Marcelo, Director General of SOCIMPRO (Brazil); Rodrigo Osorio, President of the corresponding society in Chile; and Diego Zavala, a specialist from Spain.
During the meeting, successful regional case studies were presented. In Spain and Brazil, royalties for artists in the digital sphere are already being successfully collected.
Meanwhile, Chile enacted the "Tommy Rey Law"—named in honor of a beloved musician who passed away without ever receiving digital royalties—setting a precedent that is now being replicated in Paraguay and Uruguay.
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Publicado: 10/11/2026