The program, in its complete formula, in-person and online, includes 120 hours of training, from September 24, 2027 to February 5, 2028.
The class timetables are as follows:
- the Friday from 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm
- the Saturday from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm
The topics covered fall into the following thematic areas:
Music Industry Law: Rights, Contracts & Business Models
The module analyses the workings of the contemporary music industry through a legal, contractual and economic perspective.
After an introduction dedicated to the fundamental principles of copyright and the national and international regulatory framework of reference, the course will deepen the discipline of the main contractual instruments used in musical practice.
The module will also address the economic and organizational dynamics of the Music Industry, with particular attention to business models, the role of record companies, the production and distribution chain of music content and the use of music in the retail sector and in commercial environments.
The lessons will be curated by professionals in the sector, including lawyers and lawyers, members of the scientific committee, and in-house counsel working at major record companies, offering participants a concrete and up-to-date perspective on the music industry and market.
Motion Picture & Audiovisual Distribution Law: Content, Rights & Licensing
The module offers a comprehensive overview of the legal discipline of the audiovisual industry, with a focus on the processes of content production, valorisation and distribution.
The main contractual profiles related to the creation of audiovisual works will be analyzed, from the commission and development of television formats to the drafting of texts and production agreements, up to the national and international distribution of content.
A specific focus will be dedicated to the management and exploitation of music rights in the audiovisual field, with particular reference to synchronisation contracts and the integration between music, cinema, television and new digital platforms.
Law & Management of New Media: Streaming, Platforms & Digital Content
The module addresses the transformations introduced by the digitization of content and the emergence of online platforms, analyzing the new legal challenges posed by digital distribution models.
Contractual and regulatory profiles related to music streaming services, including Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music, will be explored, as well as issues related to the digital distribution of cinematographic works, television programs and formats through OTT platforms and on-demand services.
Particular attention will be paid to new digital ecosystems and the evolution of models of use, distribution and monetization of content.
Entertainment Regulation & Public Law
The module explores the relationship between the entertainment industry, public regulation and collective rights management systems.
The public entertainment sector, the role of independent authorities – with particular reference to the regulatory powers of AGCOM – and the regulatory framework relating to the acts and activities of the SIAE will be analyzed.
The aim is to provide a comprehensive view of the regulatory system that governs the creative and cultural industries.
Entertainment Litigation, Liability & Safety
The module analyzes the main civil and criminal liability profiles that characterize the entertainment sector.
The issues of criminal protection of copyright, the problems related to counterfeiting and illegal dissemination of content, as well as the phenomenon of secondary ticketing in the live events sector will be addressed.
A specific focus will be dedicated to safety in the organization of shows and major musical events, with particular attention to the discipline introduced by the so-called "Stage and Fair Decree" and the obligations of operators in the sector.
To ensure the flexibility of the teaching offer, the possibility of
attend specific sections of the educational program: this opportunity has been provided in particular for those who are not interested in the entire training proposal, but intend to deepen specific topics.
The modules that can be purchased individually, and attended in person or online are exclusively:
1) Module "Music Industry Law" - 28 hours of lessons
The module is aimed at professionals interested in deepening the legal and operational aspects of contracts in the music sector.
After an introduction dedicated to the fundamental principles of copyright and the national and supranational regulatory framework, the course will specifically explore the discipline of the main contracts used in the practice of the music industry. The module also includes lectures dedicated to the role of collecting societies and the regulation of related rights, central topics for understanding the economic and legal functioning of the music sector.
2) "Media, Entertainment & AI Law" Module – 24 hours of lessons
The module is aimed at professional profiles in the media and entertainment industry, with particular attention to the evolution of film and audiovisual content, streaming platforms (e.g.: Netflix, Prime Video, Disney +), digital platforms that feed the creator economy (e.g.: YouTube and TikTok) and artificial intelligence applications in the production, distribution and enhancement of content.
Aimed at professionals, consultants, industry operators, cultural and creative enterprises, as well as all those wishing to acquire specialized skills in the media and entertainment sector, the course integrates regulatory analysis, concrete cases and operational tools to deal with a constantly changing sector.
The module is completed with some lessons dedicated to the economic management of events, the discipline of temporary licenses, as well as the main legal profiles of medium and large events, with a practical approach oriented to the needs of operators in the sector.
