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Revitalised AIRCO announces new board, renewed focus and skills development workshop

The Association of Independent Record Companies (AIRCO) is ending 2009 on a high note with a new board, a renewed focus on multiple industry issues, a free skills development workshop and much more.
 
Says AIRCO chairperson, Dodo Monamodi, “We are energised, ready to go and are confident of delivering on our mandate to independent record companies [...]

Bob Marley expert and Berklee academic heads for Moshito ‘09

Professor Matt Jenson is heading to South Africa to take part in the sixth annual Moshito Music Conference and Exhibition.

Jenson will bring his unique insights as assistant professor of piano at Berklee College of Music in Boston as well as his hugely popular performance studies class ‘The Music and Life of Bob Marley’ and his own music experience to Moshito.

How to sell your music online

We’ve had quite a few enquiries, here and via our facebook page about digital music sales and how, as an artist you can sell your music online.

Impact of Music

“A valuable business uses its assets in a way that attracts customers and gives them a reason to be loyal to the business.” ‘Assets and liabilities’… By just opening with this phrase you can tell that I mean business. Why? Because that is typical business, or shall we say Accountants’ speak. The whole concept of the Balance Sheet is based on making sure that the liabilities in the business do balance with the assets.

How are Music Royalties distributed? Part 5 of 5

It is important for members to ensure that they notify SAMRO about any works which they compose. If SAMRO is unable to document the work (i.e. record the ownership details), then the member will not be paid any royalties for that work, even though it may participate in a distribution. Although such a work will share in a distribution if it is reported by a radio station or other user, it remains undocumented until the member provides information about the work.

How are Music Royalties distributed? Part 4 of 5

This, the 4th insert in our 5 part series explains ‘Royalties and undocumented works.’ What happens when SAMRO members fail to notify SAMRO of their interest or share in a musical work?

How are Music Royalties distributed? Part 3 of 5

Part 3: How royalty distributions are processed

We have seen how various elements need to be in place before SAMRO can process a royalty distribution for members. The main principle of a royalty distribution is that it is equitable to all parties. In achieving equity, however, consideration must be given to the source from where the money comes.

Africa to be heard at crucial World Copyright Summit

Africa’s voice is to be heard on the crucial World Copyright Summit currently taking place in Washington, DC.
Leading Mozambican singer-songwriter Lizha James, a board member of Mozambican Authors Society (SOMAS), and SAMRO Chief Executive Officer, Nicholas Motsatse will represent the continent at the summit, joining 450 delegates from 53 countries.

How are Music Royalties distributed? Part 2 of 5

Part 2: What is needed to process a distribution?

In the previous instalment, the various types of rights – Performing, Mechanical and Needletime – that SAMRO administers on behalf of its members were outlined. In order for SAMRO to process a royalty distribution for any of these rights, various elements must be present:

How are music royalties distributed? Part 1 of 5

How are music royalties distributed?
In our informative five-part weekly series, SAMRO Chief Operating Officer Gregory Zoghby explains in detail how SAMRO goes about collecting, processing and distributing royalties for its members.

Part 1: Royalties and rights
Part 2: What is needed to process a distribution?
Part 3: How royalty distributions are processed
Part 4: Royalties and undocumented works
Part 5: The importance of notifying SAMRO