Mark Terlage & Pieter Boutkan

BumaStemra is an organisation representing music creators. They protect their copyright and make sure they are paid fairly for the music they create. BumaStemra represent over 40.000 composers, songwriters and publishers in the Netherlands and abroad. They help them to achieve their ambitions and provide the link between music creators and music users. Wherever music is played, it enriches our lives. That deserves fair payment. BumaStemra is committed to protecting the value of music and music creators.

Mark Terlage
Works at BumaStemra in the Member Services department. Has been a point of contact for the members (composers/songwriters and publishers) of BumaStemra for almost 10 years regarding various questions related to their membership and for interested parties. Additionally, can regularly be found at various music events (e.g., Muzikantendag, Buma NL, ESNS) to participate in panels, provide information, and answer questions. Also gives guest lectures on music rights at various schools. Besides his work, he is also active as a musician.

Pieter Boutkan
Pieter has been involved with music practically all his life. Both on stage and behind the scenes. As Royalty Claims/Member Services Employee, he is responsible for contacts with rights holders and service provision. Do you have questions about how you as a composer, lyricist or music publisher can find your way within copyright? Pieter is happy to answer them.