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Why it’s Important to Submit Your Live Performance Reports

In the world of music, understanding the nuances of royalties is crucial for artists. An often overlooked aspect is submitting live performance reports to Performing Rights Organisations (PROs). For artists…

Michael Lobb25/01/2024

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7 Myths & Conspiracies About Music Publishing & Royalties

Many musicians today avoid music publishing either because of bad stories they’ve heard, getting advice from those who know little to nothing about it, or simply because it can be…

Paul Leonard27/03/2023

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What is an ISRC, ISWC or UPC, and Do I Need Them?

In all areas of music publishing and distribution there are a number of acronyms that are crucial to each song’s existence in the global system. In this article, we take…

Paul Leonard27/02/2023

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Who Are The Real Songwriters?

For many young musicians today, understanding who the real songwriter is can be confusing. When we talk about collaborators, producers, performers, or even session musicians, it’s easy to become lost…

Paul Leonard19/08/2022

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10 Reasons to use Dark Escapes Publishing

1. Keep 100% of Your Rights Many publishing companies like to take some sort of ownership in your work when you sign a deal with them. In some cases, perhaps…

Paul Leonard09/07/2021

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Composition Royalty Splits Explained

If you have registered your songs with a Performance Royalties Organisation (PRO), eventually you will receive a letter advising what percentages you will receive when certain royalties are generated. If…

Paul Leonard30/06/2021

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How does a Music Publisher differ from a Record Label

Music Publishers provide a very different service than Record Labels, and even Distributors. While in some cases a larger Record Label will have all of these departments under the one…

Paul Leonard20/01/2021

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What is Music Publishing?

Music Publishing is something many musicians know little about, and probably relate it to being just another part of a Record Label. Well, while many record labels will have a…

Paul Leonard20/01/2021

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What is a Collection Society?

Collection societies, as they are often referred to in Australia, are organisations that collect royalties on behalf of their members; whether an artist, composer, publishing company or music label. Around…

Paul Leonard26/10/2020

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Writer’s Share v Publisher’s Share?

What's the Difference Between the Writer's Share and Publisher's Share? Does it really matter? Let's begin by understanding that every composition (song) has two sets of rights: the…

Paul Leonard16/10/2020