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Did you have gigs, concerts or festival appearances cancelled due to the latest wave of the pandemic?
If so, you could be eligible to be paid the live performance royalty for the setlist you were going to play.
The APRA Board has approved an initiative to pay members for lost live performance royalties during what was supposed to be a busy season of live music around Australia and New Zealand.
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What is the payment for?
It is a one-time payment for cancelled live performances - gigs, festivals and concerts - impacted by the omicron wave.
What dates can I submit a Cancelled Gig Performance Report for?
1 October 2021 - 28 February 2022 cancelled performances are eligible for the payment.
What is the deadline to submit?
You must submit by 28 February 2022 at 11:59pm AEDT.
When is payment expected?
Eligible performances will be paid at the end of March 2022.
Will it be possible to submit after the 28 February cut-off?
Due to the urgency of this one-time payment, Cancelled Gig Performance Reports cannot be submitted after the cut-off.
What qualifies as a 'cancelled gig'?
For this payment, cancelled gigs are: 1. live performances that will not happen; postponed or re-scheduled events from this period are not eligible. 2. Support performances that cannot make the re-scheduled date/s.
Can I submit for a cancelled promoted event? (e.g. festival or a concert organised by a promoter)
Yes, you can submit a Cancelled Gig Performance Report for a promoted event. Usually the promoter or organiser would provide details to APRA AMCOS, but for this one-time payment please do a submission.
How do I submit my Cancelled Gig Performance Report?
Songs must be registered to be submitted on your form. To register works, log in to the Writer Portal or the app. When you are ready to submit, go to the Cancelled Gigs Performance Report web form. You'll be required to provide information about the show (date, venue) and setlist you intended to play.
I am the member of an overseas affiliate society but had a cancelled show - can I submit?
Yes, submissions are open to all APRA AMCOS members and affiliate members who have been impacted.
Where does the funding come from?
APRA AMCOS' live performance pool is made up of revenue from licensee fees from multiple sectors. While live opportunities have been limited, some of these sectors have been able to operate and pay licence fees. Per our distribution rules and practices, this revenue is to be made available for live performance royalties. The APRA Board approved direction of these funds to members who have had cancelled gigs from 1 Oct-28 February 2022.
Do I need to submit evidence of my cancelled performance?
You do not need to submit evidence with your submission, but we may request to review evidence in support of your submission.
My gig was cancelled, but I was paid a fee or received funding from another source - can I submit a Cancelled Gig Performance Report?
Yes. This payment is to compensate you for the live performance royalties that you would have earned if your performance had not been cancelled.
What other funding is out there if I am not eligible to submit?
Please check out our regularly updated list of funding, opportunities & grants. Support Act has Crisis Relief Grants available, please check you are eligible. And, as always, Support Act's Wellbeing Help Line is open 24/7, 365 days a year. Call 1800 959 500.
Do I need my Member ID for the form?
Yes, your Member ID is your unique 6 or 7 digit number which you can find under the ‘My Account’ section when you log in on our website or in the app. Remember to log in with the email address you receive APRA AMCOS correspondence from.