Public performance right is one of the major constituent elements ofrneconomic rights. It may sometimes become the single most important source ofrnrevenue. But, despite its importance, emphasis had been on reproduction rights forrnyears. It is through time that public performance right came to attract attentions ofrnboth law makers and right holders. General economic growth and expansion ofrnentertainment centres and mediums in particular said to have caused this change.rnThese days, public performance right is well protected in most countries and underrninternational instrunments. Its protection requires firm legal framework and itsrnenforcement necessitates the existence of strong institutions, both public and private.rnWhen we come to the case of Ethiopia, intellectual property rights in general andrnpublic performance rights in particular seem to have strong constitutionalrnbackground. In addition to recognizing citizens right to own private property, whichrnincludes intellectual property rights, the constitution also outlines obligations of therngovernment to protect and enforce these rights and works that should be done tornpromote development of literary, artistic and other creative works. Then, it isrnexpected from other laws to implement constitutional provisions. Accordingly,rnCopyright and Neighboring Rights Protection Proclamation No. 410/2004 has beenrnpromulgated by the House of Peoples Representatives. This proclamation vestsrnexclusive economic rights, including public performance right on the author andrncopyright owner