Music Artist Registration
What is Music artist registration?
Music artist registration is the process of officially signing up and creating a profile as a musician or performer. It allows artists to have a presence in the music industry, connect with fans, and potentially receive royalties for their work.
What are the types of Music artist registration?
There are several types of music artist registrations, including:
Registering with a music distribution platform
Signing up with a performing rights organization (PRO)
Joining a music collective or union
How to complete Music artist registration
Completing music artist registration is a straightforward process that can be done in a few simple steps. Here's how:
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Choose a music distribution platform or PRO to register with.
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Fill out the necessary forms and provide accurate information about your music and career.
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Pay any registration fees that may be required.
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Verify your identity and submit any supporting documents if needed.
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Questions & answers
Should I use BMI or ASCAP?
Generally speaking, BMI pays songwriters and publishers more than ASCAP, especially if you're in sync licensing. This is probably because they seem to have a further reach in terms of collecting royalties worldwide.
Do I need ASCAP as an artist?
ASCAP does not license rights for recording artists, musicians, singers or record labels. However, artists/musicians who are songwriters can become ASCAP members. ASCAP licenses the performance rights for the music of its members.
How do you license an artist in music?
To license a famous song, you will need to contact the holder of each license and agree to terms. If the holders of the license agree to transfer the license to you, there is generally a large fee involved. This fee is less than the legal battle and costs that can ensue if you do not obtain proper permission, however.
What artists use ASCAP?
Well known members of ASCAP are Ariane Grande, Katy Perry, Kelly Clarkson, and Justin Timberlake.
What is the point of ASCAP?
An ASCAP license allows music users to pub- licly perform copyrighted music legally, efficiently and at a reasonable price – while compensating music creators so that they can earn a living from their work.
How do I register as an artist?
Registration at SAMRO is free. All you need do is submit the SAMRO Member Application form, Notification of Works form, Deed of Assignment form, and a copy of an identity document. All these forms can be downloaded on the SAMRO website.
