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Whether you’re a songwriter, artist manager, publisher, or need general industry advice; our RESOURCES have got you covered. With nearly 100 years of service and many industry professionals in our corner – we are here to help! More tips, tricks and tutorials to come.
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Our member tools
Get the most out of your APRA AMCOS membership.
Royalties and copyright
The second you write or record original music, you have copyright. It's free and automatic. Find out everything about common co-writing splits and registration tips.
Our must-have Music Creators app
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.
New to APRA AMCOS membership?
APRA AMCOS can manage certain music rights on your behalf to make sure you get paid royalties when someone, anywhere in the world, uses your music.
We’re here to help you get paid
Is your original music available to stream, or do you perform it live? Learn how APRA AMCOS helps you get paid.
Unlock your creativity
Do you need permission to perform a cover? How about sampling others' work? Dive into our creativity tips to set yourself up for success.
Invaluable industry advice
Explore a range of topics, including touring and earning overseas, sync, a music industry glossary and more.
Publisher members
Explore the new Portal, APRA AMCOS Distributions, the Earnings Insight Dashboard and more.
Screen and Games
Learn about registering your works for screen, cue sheets, international royalties and more.
Glossary
The music industry is full of jargon. Use our plain-English glossary to understand what the more obscure terms mean.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I update my membership details?
Head to the Writer Portal or access the APRA AMCOS for Music Creators app (download for free from the App Store for Apple devices and on Google Play for Android) to update personal information like bank account, email, or phone number. Need help? Use our handy guide.
Some details, such as a change of legal name, can only be amended via email at [email protected].
What is an IPI number?
IPI is the acronym for Interested Parties Information.
An IPI is a unique 9-11 digit number that identifies creative right holders as members of collective societies. This number is yours for life when you join APRA AMCOS, even if you join another collecting society or transfer your membership.
I’m an APRA writer member, should I join AMCOS?
It depends. If you have a signed agreement with a music publisher, it's not necessary to join AMCOS as any mechanical royalty payments from us are paid to you by your publisher, subject to your publishing agreement. However, if you are unpublished and your music is commercially available (e.g. CDs, digital downloads or streams) it may be generating mechanical royalties. To collect these royalties, you can join AMCOS and we will pay you any relevant royalties directly. Contact us for an AMCOS membership application form.
