Khaberni - The Jordanian Artists' Union has confirmed the prohibition of engaging in any artistic activity or work in all its forms without obtaining a prior official permit in accordance with the approved regulations.
The union stated in a circular that “pursuant to the provisions of the Jordanian Artists' Union law and its regulations and the instructions issued thereby, and in order to organize the profession and protect the rights of those working in the artistic sector and preserve the level of creative work in the Kingdom, the engagement in any artistic activity or work in all its forms is strictly prohibited.”
The union added that the prohibition includes (singing, playing instruments, acting, directing, producing, DJing, sound engineering, dubbing, broadcasting, or any other artistic activity or work), without obtaining a prior official permit issued by the Jordanian Artists' Union in accordance with the approved regulations.
It clarified that “any artistic work or activity practiced outside this framework is considered a clear violation of the law and requires accountability, based on Article (45) of the Jordanian Artists' Union Law No. (9) of 1997.”
The union confirmed that it “will take all necessary legal actions against violators and organizers of events without any leniency,” explaining that this includes: Proper control of violations. Referring violators to the competent authorities. Taking necessary legal and judicial actions in accordance with existing legislation. Stopping the organization of the event.
The union called on “all relevant entities, individuals, and organizers to fully comply with the contents of this circular, under penalty of legal responsibility.”
It emphasized that this measure “comes within the framework of organizing the profession and elevating it, in line with the royal directives, and to protect the rights of its members and those working in the artistic sector according to each profession and specialization, and to enhance the status of creativity.”
