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*** Protecting Performers'
Rights ***
All Around The World
This is an international listing
of organizations that are
devoted to the protection of the
rights of performing artists.
Their member lists include the
biggest names in the biz.
ASCAP
The American Society of
Composers, Authors,
and Publishers was established
in 1914
and is the oldest performing
rights organization
in the United States.
BMI
BMI is an American
performing rights
organization which represents
more than
250,000 songwriters, composers
and music
publishers. The company collects
license
fees on behalf of those American
creators it represents, as well
as for the thousands of creators
from around the world who have
chosen BMI for U.S.
representation.
SESAC
SESAC was established in
1930 and is the
second oldest performing rights
organization
in the United States. It
operates as a
for-profit, privately held
company.
Australasia
Visit the home page of
the
Australasian Performing Rights
Association.
Austria
AKM is an Austrian
performing
rights organization.
Brazil
Brazilian musicians are
supported by the
UBC (Uniao Brasilera de
Compositores).
Canada
SOCAN (Society of
Composers Authors & Music
Publishers Of Canada) is a
leading advocate
of performing rights in Canada.
Denmark
KODA acts as an advocate
for
performers in Denmark.
Estonia
Estonian performers can
seek legal
support from the EAU.
Finland
TEOSTO (Bureau
International Du Droit D'Auteur
Des Compositeurs Finlandais)
provides
services for songwriters in
Finland.
France
SACEM (Societe Des
Auteurs Compositeurs
Et Editeurs De Musique) is an
advocate
for French performers.
Germany
GEMA (Gesellschaft Fur
Musikalische
Auffuhrungs Und Mechanische)
provides
performing rights services in
Germany.
Ireland
Visit the home page of
the IMRO
(Irish Music Rights
Organization).
Italy
Italian performers are
supported by the
SIAE (Societa Italiana Degli
Autori Ed Editori).
Netherlands
BUMA is an advocate for
performing
rights in the Netherlands.
Norway
TONO (Norsk selskap for
forvaltning av
fremføringsrettigheter til
musikkverk)
represents artists in Norway.
Russia
Russian artists can seek
legal support from
RAO (Russina Authors Society).
Spain
Spanish artists are
supported by the SGAE (Sociedad
General De Autores Y Editores).
Sweden
Visit the home page of
STIM (Svenska
Tonsattares Internationella
Musikbyra).
United Kingdom
The Performing Rights
Society protects
musicians and artists in the UK.
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