The article investigates the negative impact of modernization on the creative and cultural industries and identifies four significant impacts. Piracy and copy rights infringement, homogeneity of content, revenue loss, and erosion of traditional forms of art. Data is collected through analysis of various sources and recommendations such as copy right and IP rights policies, cultural education, cultural policies and support, and promotion of local content are also provided. The article concludes that modernization has a significant negative impact on the two industries and measures need to implemented to curb them.