Copy Rights and Royalties

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How Music Royalties and Performing Rights Organizations Work

By Soundreef.com - October 17th 2012 

 

Authors, composers and publishers have the right, but not the obligation, to register with Performing Rights Organizations (a.k.a Collection Societies, internationally) for the collection of royalties.The primary function of PROs is the intermediation between copyright holders and entities who wish to use their music publicly (ex. a business establishment). This means that they are your lobbyist, your “agents”, and most importantly, your royalty collectors.

 

 

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