PMAN BAYELSA STATE CHAPTER CALLS FOR FULL INCLUSION AND COLLABORATION IN BAYELSA @ 30 MUSIC CONCERT - THREATENS TO EMBARK ON PEACEFUL PROTEST IN YENAGOA, BAYELSA STATE


The Performing Musicians Employers' Association of Nigeria (PMAN), Bayelsa State Chapter, has congratulated the Bayelsa State Government ably led by His Excellency Sen. Douye Diri on the upcoming Bayelsa @ 30 Anniversary Celebrations, calls for inclusion in the planning and organizing of the event and compliance with  2026 PMAN Bayelsa State Executive Order on Use of Music in Public places.
The PMAN Bayelsa State Chapter Governor Comrade Tuebi Sapere-Obi also called on the organizers of the official Bayelsa @ 30 Music Concert to fully involve the recognized body of musicians in the planning and execution of the event.
The Governor of PMAN Bayelsa State Chapter, His Excellency, Comr. Tuebi Sapere-Obi, commended the Prosperity Administration under the leadership of His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, for its efforts toward celebrating the state's 30th anniversary.
The PMAN leadership also welcomed the inclusion of a dedicated music concert as part of the anniversary activities, noting that music and the creative industry remain important components of Bayelsa's cultural identity and celebration.
However, the association expressed concern that the state chapter of PMAN, which represents and coordinates professional musicians in Bayelsa State, was not consulted or formally involved in the planning process of the concert.

“PMAN is the umbrella body representing professional musicians in the state. When a music concert of this magnitude or any public music show, programme etc is being organized in Bayelsa, it is only appropriate that the recognized musicians' body is carried along from the planning stage through to execution, showing the importance of the Public Music Use Regulation,  and respect for PMAN as a recognized collecting agent for musicians in Nigeria under the Copyright Act 2022.
“We are always willing and ready to partner with government and other stakeholders to promote the growth of music and the creative industry in Bayelsa State. We therefore believe that our inclusion will strengthen the organization and overall success of the Bayelsa @ 30 Music Concert.”

PMAN Bayelsa State Chapter therefore calls on the organizers of the concert to urgently engage with the executive committee of the association and other relevant stakeholders within the state chapter, as failure to do so will force members of the organization will take to the streets and venues of the 30th Anniversary program to embark on a peaceful protest against the perceived flagrant abuse of music entrepreneur privileges and copyrights abuses by the organizers and the Bayelsa State Government.
 
The association reiterates its readiness to collaborate with the organizers and contribute its experience, network, and professional expertise toward delivering a successful and inclusive Bayelsa @ 30 Music Concert that adequately reflects the talent and cultural uniqueness of Bayelsa State.
PMAN Bayelsa State Chapter remains committed to supporting initiatives that promote the welfare of musicians, advance the creative industry, and contribute meaningfully to the cultural development of the state.
Signed:

His Excellency, Comr. Tuebi Sapere-Obi 
PMAN Governor, Bayelsa State Chapter

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