October 2006 - Issue No. 36
MARK EADES' UPDATE

by Mark Eades
Manager Publisher Services, APRA

In his October update, Mark covers APRA's 43B distribution and the impact of digital downloads, and staff changes in the Publisher Services team.

APRA’s 43B distribution is now being processed and publisher members should expect to receive payment for performing right royalties accrued between January and June 2006 by mid-November.

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NOMINEES ANNOUNCED: 2006 SCREEN MUSIC AWARDS
An impressive selection of established and up and coming composers have been nominated for the 2006 APRA - AGSC Screen Music Awards to be held in Sydney on Monday November 6th. This year’s nominees features well known contemporary musicians from Nick Cave, Warren Ellis, Iva Davies, David Bridie, Paul Grabowsky and Roger Mason to respected screen composers including Burkhard Dallwitz, Alastair Ford, Cezary Skubiszewski and Francois Tetaz. Read more
MECHANICAL DISTRIBUTION UPDATE
David Bowden delivers the latest news on the soon to be available Clearance Facility Manual, Category 3 Client Distribution and Control Account Report. Read more
BACKGROUND MUSIC SCHEME APPROVED BY TRIBUNAL
The Copyright Tribunal has approved a new licence fee scheme proposed by APRA for the use of background music by the retail sector. The new scheme will apply to retailers and other types of business who use background music. It will be phased in over three years commencing 1 December 2006. APRA has over 49,000 background music licensees in Australia, ranging from large chain retail stores and registered clubs to small retail premises and hairdressers. Read more
CONTEMPORARY MUSIC INDUSTRY’S BIG DAY OUT
An historic delegation of contemporary music industry leaders from around Australia met senior politicians in Canberra in September to lobby for a national industry action agenda. The Group, known as the Contemporary Music Working Group (CMWG), represents the major industry associations and music bodies across the country.  Read more
CONGRATULATIONS TO SILVER SCROLLS WINNERS
Congratulations to publishers of winners at the 2006 APRA Silver Scroll Awards held in Auckland, New Zealand, on 20 September:
  • APRA Silver Scroll Award:
    "Bathe In The River"
    Writer: Don McGlashan
    Publisher: Native Tongue Music Publishing
  • APRA Maioha Award:
    "E Hine"
    Writer: Richard Randell (Bennett)
    Publisher: Mai Publishing
  • Most Performed Work in New Zealand: "Stand Up"
    Writer: James Reid
    Publisher: Mushroom Music NZ
  • Most Performed Work Overseas:
    "Don't Dream It's Over"
    Writer: Neil Finn
    Publisher: Roundhead Music
APRA|AMCOS NEWS
Welcome to the following new publisher members:
- The Devil’s Music Pty Ltd (APRA and AMCOS)
- Infidelity Music (APRA)
- Motion Focus Music (APRA and AMCOS)

The 2006 APRA|AMCOS Annual Reports are now available online:
- APRA|AMCOS Year in Review
- APRA Financial Report: 30 June 2006
- AMCOS Financial Report: 30 June 2006

Changes to APRA Distribution Rules - Joint Works
by Mark Eades, Publisher Services Manager. Read more>>

Recent Board Decisions
Read a summary of recent decisions made at the September APRA Board Meeting.

ARIA FINE ARTS AWARDS
Congratulations to the publishers of the winners at the recent 2006 ARIA Fine Arts Awards:

  • Universal Music Publishing for Paul Kelly and Dan Luscombe's win for the Jindabyne soundtrack in the category of Best Original Soundtrack/Cast/Show Album
  • EMI Music Publishing for Felix Riebl/The Cat Empire's win for Cities  in the category of Best World Music Album.

 
NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Read the latest headlines from BIEM/CISAC including:
- MCPS-PRS settles with 3 more websites
- Copyright issues still remain for YouTube
- RoyaltyShare enjoys spotlight at Popkomm

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