In 2000, RIATT organized a march with its members for increased airplay of locally produced music. Our efforts produced nothing.

The Copyright Music Organisation of Trinidad and Tobago (COTT) has expressed time and time again that foreign creators continue to receive the 'lion's' share of the royalties collected from broadcast media which is directly linked to the percentage of foreign music played by local radio stations.

With the expected launch of new related rights organisation (ReRAPP), whose role is to further collect royalties from local broadcasts on behalf of producers and performers, it will be unjustifiable to have a situation where the majority of royalties will have to be sent overseas.

The broadcast sector in Trinidad and Tobago has evolved into a thriving business. To date it’s still our music that is used as the catalyst to lure listeners and as a consequence attract advertisers.


With annual losses through piracy and other unfavorable conditions, local stakeholders should be receiving more income from broadcast revenues. We intend to rally the troops and continue this crucial fight until our desired results are achieved.