MARK EADES' UPDATE

by Mark Eades
Manager Publisher Services, APRA|AMCOS

Since the departmental restructure of APRA|AMCOS in February, it has been our intention to integrate both performing and mechanical right catalogue administration processes (i.e. the ongoing processing of publishers’ agreement registrations and changing of division-of-fee ownership for works in affected catalogues), which have previously been handled separately by Publisher Representatives and Mechanical Catalogue Administrators. Following training undertaken by Publisher Services staff over the last few months, the integration of performing and mechanical catalogue administration has now been achieved.

Members please note well the following important changes to the way you communicate with Publisher Services.... read more>

2007 Classical Music Awards

The Australian music industry celebrated the success of the year's most outstading contemporary classical music achievements at the 2007 Classical Music Awards. The Awards were presented by APRA and the Australian Music Cenre.

Congratulations to all the winners - including Unversal Music Publishing Group on behalf of G Ricordi & Co (London) Ltd. Click here to view full list of winners and photographs from the event.

APRA|AMCOS News

Welcome to new Publisher Members:
- A Major Publishing Pty Ltd (APRA and AMCOS)
- Astral Records And Music (AMCOS)
- Gaga Music Pty Ltd (APRA and AMCOS)
- Noise International Pty Ltd (APRA)
- Parasongs Australia Pty Ltd (APRA and AMCOS)
- Red Square Music Pty Ltd (APRA)
- Rockingham Holdings Pty Ltd (APRA and AMCOS)
- Sure Shaker Music Pty Ltd (APRA and AMCOS)

Recent Board Decisions
Click here to read the recent APRA and AMCOS Board decision from meetings held in September 2007.

2007 Screen Music Awards
The awards will be held on Tuesday 27 November at the City Recital Hall, Angel Place, Sydney.

RECORDINGS & ONLINE: Latest News

From Richard Mallett, Director Recordings & Online....
"Welcome to the first of what will be a regular piece in Antenna focussing on happenings from the Recordings & Online Services department.  We hope to bring you background information on the issues that are current to the department and that may either be of general interest or helpful to you in your jobs... read more>

AMPAL UPDATE: Supporting the Australian music community

AMPAL General Manager, Mark Callaghan, reports on the positive outcomes from the 2006 National Review of School Music Education (NRSME). The project is now starting to bear fruit in a number of areas including the 'Count Us In' initiative... read more>

UPDATE: CAE to IPI transfer

The CISAC community, comprising the collecting societies and their members, has implemented a new system for the identification of interested parties. Since the 1970's, we have relied upon the 9 digit CAE (Composer, Author, Editeur) system but that architecture cannot now cope with the emergence of various right types and new business models...read more>

Music In The House

Support Act Limited, the music industry benevolent fund, is pleased to announce this year’s “Music In The House” luncheon will be held in the Strangers Dining Room at NSW Parliament House on Thursday, September 27th, 2007.

The focus of “Music In The House” is to honour artists and musicians who by their tireless efforts and charitable works have made a difference and enriched the fabric of the Australian community. Last year’s recipient was Jimmy Barnes who has supported many, many charities during his stellar career. The guest speaker at this year’s lunch will be 2007 ARIA Hall of Fame inductee Frank Ifield.. read more>

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Editor: Anthea Sarris
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ANTENNA is published by APRA|AMCOS.

Telephone: (02) 9935 7900. Fax: (02) 9935 7999
Web: www.apra-amcos.com.au
Editor: Anthea Sarris.
Any comments, please email comms@apra.com.au