rastos1 writes
"The European Parliament extended the copyright in the EU for the performers of musical works from 50 to 70 years. The legislation will be reviewed in 3 years. The European Commission will consider extending the scope to audiovisual works too." So performers will collect for 20 more years from the date of performance; composers' rights already extend to 70 years beyond their deaths.
Update: 4/26 at 12:15 GMT by
SS: Reader rimberg points out that while the copyright extension was passed in the European Parliament, it is now being
held up in the Council of Ministers awaiting further debate on the issue.