4.2.3 Netherlands

To safeguard the rights of performing artists, the Neighbouring Rights Act came into force in 1993. Neighbouring rights are created automatically and are valid for 70 years (see chapter 4.1.6). General legislation on the (governmental funding of) performing arts and festivals is included in the Cultural Policy Act (see chapter 4.2.1).        

Anyone who organizes a (cultural) event usually has to have permission from the local government in connection with public order and traffic.