Ne Prosto Orchestra Signs Agreement with Kazakhstan Copyright Society

The independent youth symphony ensemble Ne Prosto Orchestra has officially partnered with the Kazakhstan Copyright Society (KazAK)—the country’s largest organization for collective rights management. 

Under the new contract, Ne Prosto Orchestra will pay royalties for all copyrighted works it performs. Ainura Yesendikova, General Director of KazAK, emphasized that this collaboration not only reinforces respect for intellectual property rights but also underscores the importance of fair compensation for composers and creators.

Ne Prosto Orchestra began working with us several years ago. Now, that partnership has reached a new level by signing a permanent, long-term agreement, laying the foundation for a transparent and stable royalty payment system. Our organization is committed to protecting the rights of citizens, improving legislation, and fighting copyright infringement,she said 

Founded in 2017, Ne Prosto Orchestra was created by a group of passionate musicians led by director and conductor Madiyar Toyboldy. 

Today, the orchestra is a successful example of a Kazakhstani creative industry project. We focus on performing soundtracks from films, TV shows, anime, and video games — the music many of us grew up with, and which now connects generations. From the very beginning of the orchestra’s activity, we’ve been intentional about operating within the law: we've signed agreements with copyright societies licensed by the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and have always performed music legally and responsiblysays Madiyar Toyboldy.  

Beyond its performances, Ne Prosto Orchestra has become a symbol of modern Kazakhstani creativity. It blends classical symphony with national identity, incorporating traditional instruments like the dombra, kobyz, sybyzgy, and zhetigen into its repertoire. This cultural fusion not only makes symphonic music more accessible to youth, but also helps them stay connected to their roots.

The orchestra also plays an important role in the creative economy, providing work opportunities for young musicians and artists. 

We know our work inspires many, and it’s important for us to set an example for young artists and creative groups. Our position has always been clear: we respect the work of composers, carefully study Kazakhstani and international legislation in the field of intellectual property and strive to comply with it,said Madiyar Toyboldy. 

The Kazakhstan Copyright Society (KazAK) also highlighted that it is a member of several respected international intellectual property organizations. This not only helps protect the rights of local copyright holders abroad, but also allows the adoption of global best practices within Kazakhstan.

Original Author: Maria Kravtsova