Lithuanian Neighbouring Rights Association ( lt, Lietuvos gretutinių teisių asociacija), known as AGATA, is a
non-profit
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performance rights organization established in 1999 that deals with the licensing and rights of music publishers and performers in
Lithuania. In 2011, it became the country's designated body for the collection of compensation for writers, performers, actors and producers. AGATA is an associated member of the
International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI). Since September 2018, AGATA publishes weekly top 100 charts of the most popular albums and singles in Lithuania. The charts are based on sales and
streams from
Spotify
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,
Deezer,
Apple Music
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,
iTunes,
Google Play and
Shazam
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Comic book franchise
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** Shazam (wizard), a character from the ''Shazam!/Captain Marvel'' comics, who give ...
.
References
External links
AGATA Weekly Lithuanian Top 100 Albums and Singles
{{Record charts
Music industry associations
Lithuanian music
Record charts
1999 establishments in Lithuania
Organizations based in Vilnius
Non-profit organizations based in Lithuania