Podcast: The Legal Side of Music, Film & Beyond with Mark Weston

Copyright protects the expression of ideas - not the ideas themselves.
- Mark Weston

What does it really take to protect, manage and monetise creative work in music, film and TV? In this special interview, expert lawyer and IPI Academy speaker, Mark Weston, sits down with Ella Thomas for an engaging conversation that covers 3 essential areas:

  • The foundations of copyright
  • The role of collecting societies
  • The practical realities of licensing music for business use

From untangling legal copmlexities to sharing real-world examples, Mark brings the law to life for creatives, businesses and legal professionals alike - while Ella draws on her own experience as a musician to bring her own perspective from inside the music industry.

 

Published on Sep 23, 2025 by Ella Thomas