Useful Links/On-Line Resources
www.apra-amcos.com.au
The Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) collects and
distributes licence fees for the public performance and communication
(including broadcast) of its members’ musical works. Public performances
of music include music used in pubs, clubs, fitness centres, shops,
cinemas, festivals, whether performed live, on CDs or played on the
radio or television. Communication of music covers music used for music
on hold, music accessed over the internet or used by television or radio
broadcasters.
The Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (AMCOS)
collects and distributes ‘mechanical’ royalties for the reproduction of
its members’ musical works for many different purposes. These include
the manufacture of CDs, music videos and DVDs, the sale of mobile phone
ringtones and digital downloads, the use of production music and the
making of radio and television programmes. Since 1997, APRA has managed
the day-to-day operations of the AMCOS business.
www.air.org.au
AIR is a non profit, non government association dedicated to
supporting the growth and development of Australias independent
recording sector. AIR represents Australian owned record labels and
independent artists based in Australia.
AIR's primary purpose is to foster an increasing marketplace for
Australian independent music and assist in the long-term development,
growth and success of Australia 's independent recording industry.
www.amrap.org
AMRAP is a community radio initiative that works with musicians
and community broadcasters to increase radio airplay opportunities for
contemporary Australian music. The project is funded by the Commonwealth
Government through the Community Broadcasting Foundation and is managed
by the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia.