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. It's easy to do via the APRA AMCOS for Music Creators app or the Writer Portal. Submit your Performance Reports to get paid quarterly.
Just like with shows at home, you can earn live performance royalties when you perform your songs internationally. To claim royalties from our overseas affiliated societies for the live performance of your works, you need to complete an APRA Overseas Performance Report. Find out territory-specific information and how to submit your report.
In the theatrical context, music can be used in a number of different ways. Some performances can be licensed by APRA AMCOS, while others cannot. Get the facts.
We collect data from many sources to make sure our royalty payments to dance and electronic writers are as accurate as possible. Maximise your earnings with these tips.
If you’re collaborating with co-writers, you’ll need to agree on song split percentages before your work is registered with APRA AMCOS. Find out about common co-writing splits, and registration tips.
A cue sheet is a record of all the songs and compositions used in a film and television production. We need these for every locally produced program broadcast in Australia, regardless of how the music was sourced.
How to register, upload, and get paid royalties for your jingles.
Was your music performed overseas as part of an advertisement on radio or television? Find out what information you need to provide when your jingles are broadcast in different international markets.
We represent your rights around the world and open up access to the global market. With reps on the ground in LA, Nashville, and London plus a knowledgeable membership team at home, we’re here to support you—no matter where you are.
Video instructions on how to navigate our latest feature, Earnings Insights. Get a breakdown of where your royalties are coming from.
With the app you can submit Performance Reports, register songs, view your earnings, and more whilst on the go and from anywhere in the world. Available from the App Store and Google Play.
Sapos yu wanpla songwriter or komposer na music blo yu i stap lo radio na television, o stap lo internet lo download o stream, em yu ken kamap memba blo APRA AMCOS.
I nogat fee lo kamap memba blo APRA AMCOS, yu ken kamap memba lo www.apraamcos.com.au
Pas soim rot ido lo APRA AMCOS (922kb)
Find out what gets paid when for the works in your catalogue with this overview.
You can opt-in to have APRA license your works in dramatic context. Find out more.
Video instructions on how to navigate our latest feature, Earnings Insights. Get a breakdown of where your royalties are coming from.
You can view Market Share for APRA Australia and New Zealand distributions from 2019 onwards.
You can submit manual works registrations for existing works via the Publisher Portal.
The music industry is full of jargon. Use our plain-English glossary to understand what the more obscure terms mean.