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In the digital age, the issue of protecting performers' rights within the parameters of copyright law is becoming more and more important. The scope and usefulness of performers' rights are examined in depth in this critical analysis, which also examines the cultural, technological, and legal factors that influence this landscape. In a creative sector that is continually changing, the study analyses the main opportunities and problems facing performers. The research begins by describing the historical progression of performers' rights, showing how these rights went from being essentially ignored within conventional copyright frameworks to becoming more widely recognized and legally protected. The WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty (WPPT) and the European Union's Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market are two important international agreements and state laws that increase performers' rights. The dynamics of the entertainment industry have changed as a result of technological developments, particularly in digital distribution and streaming platforms. The paper explores how these technological advancements have benefited and hurt performers, raising questions about how to uphold and monetize their rights. We also evaluate the effects of user-generated content platforms, algorithmic content recommendation systems, and digital piracy. The applicability and efficacy of performers' rights are significantly shaped by cultural influences. This examination considers how geographical differences and cultural traditions affect the protection and compensation of performers as it examines the relationship between copyright law and cultural diversity. In a linked, worldwide society, access and cultural heritage preservation are also discussed. The emphasis is given for the necessity of a comprehensive strategy for performers' rights in the context of copyright. It acknowledges the value of promoting a fair legal system that protects the rights of performers while ensuring that copyright continues to be a driving force behind innovation and cultural enrichment. The study offers ideas for policy-makers, stakeholders, and performers to handle these complications and pave the way forward in the 21st-century creative economy. It offers insights into the difficulties and opportunities that performers face in an ever-changing digital environment.