Tuntutan Demo Pencipta Lagu di Kemenkum
Hundreds of musicians and songwriters protested at the Ministry of Law and the National Collective Management Organization (LMKN) offices in South Jakarta on June 9, 2026. The demonstrators demanded the revocation of Circular SE.06.LMKN.VIII-2025, which they claim violates the 2014 Copyright Law by stripping Collective Management Organizations (LMK) of their authority to collect and distribute royalties.
The protest involved several groups, including the Garda Publik Pencipta Lagu (Garputala), Aliansi Seniman Musik (ASIK), Asosiasi Komposer Seluruh Indonesia (AKSI), Asosiasi Bela Hak Cipta (ABHC), and Solidaritas Pemersatu Seniman Indonesia (SPSI). According to a press release dated June 10, 2026, the groups have not yet received an official statement from the Ministry of Law or the LMKN.
Why are musicians protesting the LMKN Circular?
Protesters argue that Circular SE.06.LMKN.VIII-2025 removes the legal power of LMKs to collect and distribute royalties. Ali Akbar, the action coordinator and initiator of Garputala, stated the circular has left LMKs in a state of “suspended animation” by cutting off their operational funds.
Akbar noted that the 2014 Copyright Law mandates LMKs, not the LMKN, as the authorized parties for these tasks. He claimed that shifting this authority to the LMKN has made collection totals unclear and left the distribution process in disarray, which he described as “counterproductive” to the creative industry.
Enteng Tanamal, Chairman of the LMK KCI Advisory Board, who has managed royalties for over 30 years, echoed these concerns. Tanamal stated that while there may be deficiencies to improve, the current system is being “destroyed” rather than perfected, and called for the return of authority to the LMKs.
What are the specific demands of the music associations?
The musicians presented seven demands, with the primary focus being the immediate revocation of Circular SE.06.LMKN.VIII-2025. They also demanded the accelerated distribution of all royalties currently held or stored to the rightful owners.
During a meeting with LMKN commissioners, representatives called for a leadership refresh. Ancha Syaiful Bachri, Chairman of LMK Transparansi Royalti Indonesia (TRI), asked LMKN commissioners to consider voluntary resignations. Bachri cited a decline in trust regarding current governance as the reason for this request.
The government, through the LMKN, has defended the policy. Officials stated the circular was designed to simplify royalty governance and prevent the overlap of collections from users.
What happens if the government does not respond?
The demonstrators have given the LMKN and the Ministry of Law two weeks to provide a formal response. If no definitive answer is provided within this timeframe, the groups stated they will return with a larger number of participants.
Deolipa Yumara, a legal representative present at the protest, warned that failure to take the matter seriously could lead to increased escalation. Yumara stated that as more of the public becomes aware of the situation, it may further embarrass the government.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main reason for the protest?
Musicians are demanding the revocation of Circular SE.06.LMKN.VIII-2025, which they believe violates the 2014 Copyright Law by removing the authority of LMKs to collect and distribute royalties.
Who is affected by the LMKN Circular?
The policy affects songwriters, musicians, and Collective Management Organizations (LMK), who claim they have lost operational funds and are facing disrupted royalty distributions.
Why did the LMKN implement the circular?
According to the LMKN, the policy was implemented to simplify the management of royalties and prevent overlapping collections from users.
Do you believe royalty collection should be centralized under one national body or managed by multiple independent organizations?