What musical traditions do copyright laws protect and threaten? Do all musical cultures hold equal status in the eyes of the law?

Over the last decade a spate of legal action related to unauthorised musical borrowing has made international headlines and thrust music copyright into the global spotlight. From 'Down Under' to 'Blurred Lines', court rooms around the world have been transformed into music lecture theatres in which the parameters of original musical thought have been charted, challenged and dissected.

To unpack this topic, hear from:

- Professor Ingrid Monson, Harvard University

- Robert Yezerski, barrister

- Dr Christopher Coady (Moderator), University of Sydney

This conversation was recorded on Tuesday 8 October at the University of Sydney. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2mla9w9