ARTISTSWe collect licence fees from broadcasters and businesses publicly playing recorded music (CDs, tapes, records) or music videos, and distribute the money to the copyright holders (licensors) and Australian recording artists registered with us. Can you register as an artist?You’re entitled to register with us if you’re a recording artist who is: 1.
AND 2. is a featured performer (i.e., not a session, contract musician or DJ) on a protected and eligible recording (i.e., the recording is made by an Australian citizen, resident or company or by a majority of featured artists who are Australian citizens or residents). Once you’re registered, you’ll be entitled to get a direct payment from us under our Artist Direct Distribution Scheme if we receive income relating to the recording on which you feature. This payment shouldn’t be confused with the performance fees collected and distributed by APRA. If you choose not to register with us, then all the income that you would have received from the scheme will go directly to the copyright holder (licensor) – usually your record label. Any distribution to you will then be dictated by the terms of your contract with them. If you’re both the artist who performs on the sound recording and the person who holds the copyright in the recording, you’ll also need to register in our Licensors section under Labels/Indie Artists. Remember, if you want to be included in this year’s round of direct artist payments, you need to be registered by 30 September. To find out more about registering as a recording artist under our Artist Direct Distribution Scheme, go to New Artists. If you’re currently registered under the scheme and would like to change your contact details or add any new recordings, go to Existing Artists. For more information: |
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