Musisi Ardhito Pramono officially filed a lawsuit against PT Sony Music Entertainment Indonesia at the Central Jakarta District Court on August 12, 2026, targeting a dispute over royalty management valued at Rp 5,7 miliar, according to court and legal records. The case is registered under the number 577/Pdt.G/2026/PN Jkt.Pst, with the initial hearing taking place on Thursday, August 27, 2026, to examine the legal standing of the participating parties.
Legal Standing Exam Postponed Due to Missing Corporate Documents
The initial hearing on August 27 faced an immediate delay after representatives for Sony Music failed to present the required corporate articles of association for the legal standing examination, according to statements from Ardhito’s legal counsel, Adityo. Speaking at the Central Jakarta District Court, Adityo confirmed that the panel of judges pushed the proceedings back by 14 days to allow the defendant to complete the necessary documentation. Sony Music legal representative Margareth confirmed her team’s attendance at the courtroom, stating to reporters, “This is the first summons, we attend. We just follow the legal process.” When questioned by press members regarding the multi-billion rupiah claim and the catalog objects involved, Margareth declined to comment, noting that the defense would address requests through the formal courtroom mechanism. The court scheduled the next hearing for September 10, 2026, to review the supplemental paperwork.
Disputed Overseas Track Usage and Held Revenue
Ardhito’s legal team points to two primary grievances driving the multi-billion rupiah breach of contract lawsuit, specifically the unpermitted use of music catalogs in South Korea and withheld income. According to Adityo, several tracks—including “Say Hello,” “Fine Today,” “925,” and “Bitterlove”—were utilized abroad without proper synchronization licenses or adherence to agreed operational terms. The complaint contends that PT Sony Music Entertainment Indonesia retained artist revenues that rightfully belonged to the singer-songwriter. While prior out-of-court discussions have drawn media attention, Margareth maintained that general communication between the label and the artist has remained steady, stating, “Intinya semua komunikasi baik, nggak pernah ada respon yang tidak baik dari klien kami. Jadi semuanya baik-baik saja.” The litigation will proceed in September as the court evaluates the corporate standing documents from both sides.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was the lawsuit filed against PT Sony Music Entertainment Indonesia?
The lawsuit was officially registered at the Central Jakarta District Court on August 12, 2026, under case number 577/Pdt.G/2026/PN Jkt.Pst.
What is the financial value of the royalty dispute?
According to court records, the dispute involves managed royalties and revenues valued at Rp 5,7 miliar.
Why was the initial hearing on August 27, 2026, postponed?
According to Ardhito’s attorney Adityo, the panel of judges delayed the hearing because Sony Music representatives did not bring the necessary articles of association required for the legal standing examination.
Which specific songs are cited in the breach of contract claims?
Legal representatives identified tracks including “Say Hello,” “Fine Today,” “925,” and “Bitterlove” as central to the dispute over unauthorized use in South Korea.
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