Nikos Karvelas implements new procedures for music rights usage

On October 22, 2026, it was revealed that Greek composer Nikos Karvelas has taken personal control over the management of rights for his musical catalog. As a result, artists who wish to perform his songs during live shows must now obtain his explicit approval before doing so.

Journalist Nikos Syrigos, speaking on the Mega channel show "Hamogela ke pali," reported that two prominent Greek singers, Giannis Ploutarchos and Michalis Rakintzis, have already reached out to the composer to comply with this new directive. According to the report, both artists have successfully received Karvelas’s formal authorization to include his works in their upcoming performance repertoires, establishing a direct approval process for the use of his repertoire.

This move signifies a shift in how the composer manages his artistic assets, ensuring he retains direct oversight over the public performance of his creations. While other artists may need to follow a similar verification process in the future, the current status confirms that those who have already contacted Karvelas have successfully secured the necessary permissions to proceed with their live programming.