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* ABOUT APRA AMCOS
Looking for information about the music industry and APRA AMCOS?
Learn everything from copyright and royalties to how APRA AMCOS supports the
music industry.
About APRA AMCOS
* What we do
* Who we are
* Causes we support
* Alternative dispute resolution
* Alternatives to APRA AMCOS
* Careers at APRA AMCOS
* How it all works
* Membership explained
* Music copyright explained
* Music royalties explained
* Music licensing explained
* Production Music licensing explained
* Supporting the Industry
* APRA Awards
* Competitions
* Programs
* Advocacy & public policy
* Research papers
* News & Events
* Stories
* Events
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* Annual reports
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* MUSIC CREATORS
Are you a songwriter, composer, or music publisher?
Learn everything you need to become a member, and get paid for your music.
Membership is free!
Why join APRA AMCOS
* Membership explained
* Why join APRA AMCOS?
* Music royalties explained
* Distribution explained
* Music copyright explained
* Managing your rights
* Member resources
* Guides
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* Member Benefits
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* Funding, opportunities & grants
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* MUSIC LICENCES
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* Music licensing explained
* Why do I need a licence?
* Where does my money go?
* Music copyright explained
* Dealing directly with copyright owners
* Select a music licence
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* PRODUCTION MUSIC
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programs, films and more.
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* Production Music licensing explained
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* Alternatives to APRA AMCOS
* Careers at APRA AMCOS
* How it all works
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* Membership explained
* Music copyright explained
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* Distribution rules & practices
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* International Affiliates Hub
* Contact Us
* Search for a song
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Are you a songwriter, composer, or music publisher?
Learn everything you need to become a member, and get paid for your music.
Membership is free!
* Membership explained
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* Overview
* Why join APRA AMCOS?
* Music royalties explained
* Distribution explained
* Music copyright explained
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Looking for a music licence for your business or event?
Learn how you can get permission to legally use music, whilst also
supporting the music industry.
* Music licensing explained
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* Why do I need a licence?
* Where does my money go?
* Music copyright explained
* Dealing directly with copyright owners
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* PRODUCTION MUSIC
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MUSIC LICENCES AND ROYALTIES
We make it easy to legally play or perform music in Australia so songwriters,
composers and publishers get paid.
LEARN HOW IT ALL WORKS
Are you a songwriter or publisher?
JOIN APRA AMCOS - IT'S FREE
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LEARN HOW MUSIC COPYRIGHT AND ROYALTIES WORK
The second you write or record original music, you have copyright. It's free and
automatic. APRA AMCOS helps you make money from your music by selling licences
to people who want to use it. When your music is played you earn royalties and
get paid.
Learn about music copyright Learn about music royalties
GET LICENSED TO LEGALLY PLAY OR PERFORM MUSIC
Find out how your organisation or event can legally play our music, and support
the music industry. APRA AMCOS music licences make sure that music creators are
fairly paid for songs played in Australia.
Learn about music licensing
SUPPORT FOR THE MUSIC INDUSTRY
Whether you're a songwriter, composer, music publisher, or music organisation,
discover how APRA AMCOS supports the industry with Awards, Competitions,
Programs, and much more.
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SEARCH OUR SONG CATALOGUE
Looking for a particular song or work? Search the APRA AMCOS registered song and
work catalogue.
TIP: Read the summary on ‘How to search for a song or work’ before searching.
Search for a song or work
NEWS & EVENTS
See all that's going on with our stories, events, tips, media releases, and
opportunities feed.
Story Published Thu 18 Apr 2024
UPDATE FROM THE AUSTRALIAN GUILD OF SCREEN COMPOSERS
Summary of Music and Games Benchmark report, IWD, the Screen Composer Intensive
& Composer Placement Attachment and more
Tip Published Thu 18 Apr 2024
THE NEW CUE SHEET PORTAL IS HERE
The new and improved Portal will make it easier to submit cue sheets and help
members get paid faster for their music used on screen.
Media Published Thu 18 Apr 2024
TED ALBERT AWARD HONOURS FOR BART WILLOUGHBY
The award goes to Kokatha and Mirning man and trailblazing drummer, songwriter,
singer, actor, educator and artist Bart Willoughby
28 Apr
Event Published Tue 16 Apr 2024
APPLY: HIGH SCORE SONGHUBS
9 positions open to composers and sound designers looking to work in games.
Apply by 28 April.
Media Published Tue 16 Apr 2024
APRA AMCOS APPLAUDS VICTORIA'S 10,000 GIGS INVESTMENT
This investment to support 10,000 live music gigs and festivals across Victoria
is recognition of the indispensable role that live music plays.
Story Published Mon 15 Apr 2024
VALE CAROLYN LAFFAN
Carolyn, a Senior Curator of the Australian Music Vault, sadly passed away last
week.
Media Published Thu 4 Apr 2024
NOMINEES REVEALED FOR THE 2024 APRA MUSIC AWARDS
Multi-nominees include Sarah Aarons, Troye Sivan, Budjerah, MAY-A, Ainslie
Wills, Styalz Fuego, James Johnston and more.
Story Published Tue 2 Apr 2024
VALE MICHAEL MCMARTIN
The legendary artist manager and Ted Albert Award honouree gave so much to the
industry he loved and helped shape.
Media Published Wed 27 Mar 2024
OUR STATEMENT ON THE CANCELLATION OF SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS
The cancellation of the beloved festival is a profound setback for the artists,
music creators and the many workers who make the event a reality.
Media Published Thu 21 Mar 2024
SONGWRITERS SET TO SHINE AT MELBOURNE TO NASHVILLE SONGHUBS
Country music hitmaker Lindsay Rimes guides 12 Victorians in 'part 1' of the
sessions.
Tip Published Tue 19 Mar 2024
COPYRIGHT & ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTIONS
We unpack copyright infringement and disputes regarding copyright ownership or
royalty entitlements
6 Apr
Event Published Mon 18 Mar 2024
THE CONNECT SESSIONS - LIVE STREAM
Learn from local industry pros through panel discussions and a Q&A session.
Livestreaming from Melbourne on 6 April.
13 Apr
Event Published Wed 13 Mar 2024
THE CONNECT SESSIONS - DARWIN
Learn from local industry pros through panel discussions and networking. 13
April, Happy Yess.
13 Apr
Event Published Wed 13 Mar 2024
THE CONNECT SESSIONS - ADELAIDE
The Connect Sessions are your chance to learn from local industry pros through
panel discussions and networking
13 Apr
Event Published Wed 13 Mar 2024
THE CONNECT SESSIONS - PERTH
The Connect Sessions are your chance to learn from local industry pros through
panel discussions and networking
7 Apr
Event Published Wed 13 Mar 2024
THE CONNECT SESSIONS - CANBERRA
Learn from local industry pros through panel discussions and networking. 7
April, Gang Gang Cafe & Bar.
13 Apr
Event Published Thu 7 Mar 2024
THE CONNECT SESSIONS - BRISBANE
Learn from local industry pros through panel discussions and networking. 13
April, The Triffid.
6 Apr
Event Published Thu 7 Mar 2024
THE CONNECT SESSIONS - MELBOURNE
Learn from local industry pros through panel discussions and networking. 6
April, Music Market.
13 Apr
Event Published Thu 7 Mar 2024
THE CONNECT SESSIONS - SYDNEY
Learn from local industry pros through panel discussions and networking. 13
April, APRA AMCOS Building X Ultimo.
23 May
Event Published Fri 1 Mar 2024
INSIGHTS: UNDERSTANDING YOUR ROYALTY PAYMENTS
Presented by Derek Cameron, Director of Distribution at APRA AMCOS
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OVER 119,000 MEMBERS USE APRA AMCOS TO GET PAID FOR THEIR MUSIC
NAT DUNN, SONGWRITER
“APRA have been integral to what I’ve been fortunate to have achieved
career-wise and supported me on a global level. I wouldn’t be able to travel the
world writing, performing, collaborating without their belief and support from
the beginning of my career overseas, to now."
BRENDON BONEY, SONGWRITER
“I first knew music could become a career when I got my first APRA royalty. That
came in after I'd been playing pubs around Wagga, and I filled out the live
Performance Reports."
AMANDA BROWN, COMPOSER
"As composers and musicians we don't generally have a regular income,
superannuation or holiday pay. APRA has sustained me with royalties throughout
my musical career."
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What does APRA AMCOS do?
APRA AMCOS grants licences for the live performance, broadcast, communication,
public playing or reproduction of its members’ musical works. APRA AMCOS then
distributes the licence fees to its 119,000+ songwriter, composer and music
publisher members and affiliated societies worldwide.
APRA AMCOS is the trading name of Australasian Performing Right Association
Limited (APRA) and Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (AMCOS).
Learn more about what we do.
Why do I need an APRA AMCOS music licence?
Firstly, it shows that your business or organisation respects and supports
songwriters and composers - creators of Australian culture.
Secondly, if you use music that is protected by copyright within your business,
Commonwealth legislation requires permission (a licence) from the creators of
that music.
And last but not least - you benefit by using music: keeping your patrons and
staff entertained, engaged and creating a better atmosphere.
Composers and music publishers generally authorise APRA AMCOS to administer
their rights in Australia. Without these licences you would, for example, need
to deal directly with the composers, songwriters and music publishers who own
the rights in the music you wish to use.
You can get independent legal information from the Australian Copyright Council.
How do I find out which music licence I need?
APRA AMCOS offers music licences for:
* TV or radio
* Event videos
* Online
* Physical formats
* Educational institutions
* Production Music
See all licences
For films and advertisements, you can use our research service to contact the
copyright owners of the musical work and sound recordings. You'll need their
permission and licence to use their work. Alternatively, you can use production
music.
OneMusic is a joint initiative between APRA AMCOS and PPCA that licenses public
performance of musical works and sound recordings.
See all OneMusic licences
What's OneMusic?
OneMusic Australia is an APRA AMCOS and Phonographic Performance Company of
Australia Ltd (PPCA) joint licensing initiative launched 1 July 2019.
In Australia music creators generally authorise two organisations to administer
their rights. APRA AMCOS (composers and music publishers) and PPCA (recording
artists and record labels).
OneMusic Australia offers joint public performance licences so there's no longer
any need for separate licence agreements and invoices from PPCA and APRA AMCOS.
OneMusic Australia allows businesses to meet copyright obligations for the
public performance of musical works and sound recordings more seamlessly.
Go to the OneMusic website.
How do I copyright and register my works?
Copyright and registration are two separate things.
Copyright is free and automatic.
That's right—you don’t have to do anything to ‘get’ copyright; it's there from
the moment you write down or record the song. So as soon as you create a new
song or piece of music, you have copyright in it.
Register works with APRA AMCOS.
To ensure you receive royalties when your work is played or performed, you must
register your songs and compositions through the Writer Portal or App.
When do I get paid royalties?
APRA pays domestic royalties every three months and processes overseas royalties
monthly.
AMCOS processes royalties quarterly—within 60 days of the end of each calendar
quarter, usually just before the 60th day. All amounts over $10 are paid.
Learn more about distributions.
Who can join APRA?
If you write or compose your own songs, you may be eligible to join APRA. You'll
also need to match one or more of the following criteria:
* You or someone else performs your songs live OR
* Your songs are broadcast on radio or TV OR
* Your songs are available to stream online.
You can't join if you're a member of an overseas Performing Rights Organisation.
If you're in a band, only the members who write or compose music need to join.
Join today
Who can join AMCOS?
Joining AMCOS is separate from joining APRA. You may want to join AMCOS if you
have unpublished works released on a recording for sale to the public or
reproduced in a production music recording. You can join AMCOS if:
* You're a copyright owner of musical works;
* You don't already belong to an overseas mechanical rights organisation;
* At least one of your works is unpublished and has been commercially
reproduced eg: available on a digital music service like Spotify or Apple
Music, released as a physical product by a third party, or reproduced in a
production music recording.
How do I log in to the Writer Portal?
In the 'Log in' menu on the website, choose 'Songwriters and composers' and then
log in to your account. Enter your email address - the one you use for APRA
AMCOS correspondence.
If it's your first time logging in, you'll receive an activation email, asking
you to choose a password. Make sure you check your junk or spam if you can't see
the activation email in your inbox.
Once you've created your password you'll get access to the Writer Portal.
View this video to see more detail, and how to reset your password.
What are Performance Reports?
If you play live at pubs, clubs, cafes, or other live music venues in Australia
and New Zealand, you can get royalties for these performances by submitting a
Performance Report.
Just tell us what songs you've performed in which venues, and you could be paid
for playing your original music live. Please make sure you also tell us about
any covers you perform so the original songwriters can get paid too.
You can submit your Performance Reports on-the-go via the APRA AMCOS for Music
Creators App or in the Writer Portal. Download the app for free from the Apple
App store, or from GooglePlay for Android.
What is an ISRC and where can I get one?
The International Standard Recording Code (ISRC) is how your sound recordings
and music video recordings are recognised wherever and whenever they're played.
Adding your ISRCs to your work's registration details makes it easier for us to
get you royalties quickly and accurately. However, an ISRC is not a compulsory
requirement for an APRA work registration.
APRA AMCOS does not issue ISRCs, ARIA does. To find out more or apply for an
ISRC, please email isrc@aria.com.au or visit the ARIA website.
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Country throughout Australia and pays our respects to them, their Culture and
their Elders past, present and future. We also acknowledge Māori as tangata
whenua and Treaty of Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand.
* ABOUT APRA AMCOS
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* Alternatives to APRA AMCOS
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* Why join APRA AMCOS?
* Music royalties explained
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* Music licensing explained
* Select a music licence
* Licence information guides
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* FAQs
* Feedback centre
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