Useful Organisations
Organisations to help you in your music creation journey.
The PRS pay royalties to their members when their work is performed, broadcast, streamed, downloaded, reproduced, played in public, or used in film and TV. They support their members by influencing policy, providing support, hosting awards and events, and investing in new technology to ensure they are fit for the digital music age.
PPL, founded in 1934, represents 140,000 performers and rightsholders in the UK, licensing recorded music for venues and broadcasting. They collect royalties for music played globally through international agreements with CMOs. PPL operates without profit to ensure fair distribution of revenue to its represented members after deducting operational expenses.
The Music Producers Guild (MPG) supports the talent behind recorded music. They advocate for record producers, engineers, mixers, and mastering engineers. By amplifying their voices, the MPG ensures that their contributions are recognized and respected. The organization fosters collaboration and community among these professionals through networking opportunities and knowledge sharing. The MPG’s work allows the music industry to thrive and evolve as an artistic and cultural force.
ASCAP is the top performing rights organization for music in the US, representing 940,000 members of all genres and styles. As a not-for-profit organization, they prioritize serving and supporting their members while advocating for their rights and fair compensation.
Songtrust is a global publishing administrator that monitors clients’ work on a global scale, maintaining direct relationships with 65 collection societies and pay sources across 215 countries and territories. They manage the process of registering songs worldwide to ensure that royalty earnings are not left uncollected, allowing artists to dedicate more time to their music creation.
Join the 33,000 musicians advocating for a fairer music industry. Together, they’re making a significant impact on the industry and paving the way for a brighter future by protecting their members’ rights and offering advice and support.
SoundExchange supports over 650,000 artists, labels, and publishers in the music industry, offering products and services, advocating for fair compensation for creators, and shaping the future of the music landscape.
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