Music Publishers Association of South Africa

25/11/2024

https://musically.com/2024/11/25/music-beat-cinema-in-2023-with-45-5bn-global-copyright-value/
Labels accounted for $28.5bn of the overall figure in 2023, with CMOs on $12.9bn and publishers’ direct revenues on $4.2bn. “Labels grew at the fastest annual rate (12%), followed closely by CMOs (11%), and lastly publisher direct income (4%),”

Music bigger than cinema? That’s the headline claim in economist Will Page’s latest annual ‘Global Value of Music Copyright’ report.

22/11/2024

We’re turning up the volume on incredible talent with this week’s showcase of our members’ amazing music releases! Whether it’s the beats that get you moving or the lyrics that speak to your soul, our members are delivering it all. 🌟

What’s on your playlist this week? Share your favorite tracks in the comments and let’s celebrate the music that keeps us inspired! 🎧💜

Here’s to ending the week on a high note—wishing everyone a fantastic weekend ahead! 🎉

19/11/2024

https://www.musicradar.com/music-industry/more-music-is-being-released-today-in-a-single-day-than-was-released-in-the-calendar-year-of-1989-how-the-music-production-industry-has-taken-note-of-the-huge-number-of-self-releasing-artists
In our long-read investigation into the growth of subscription-based software platforms, our writer Adam Douglas spoke to music business economist Will Page, who is the former Chief Economist of Spotify and UK performing rights agency, PRS for Music. He told us, “More music is being released today (in a single day) than was released in the calendar year of 1989”

More and more people are publishing music directly - and the industry has recalibrated

15/11/2024

This week, we’re celebrating the incredible new releases from our talented MPASA members! 🎶

✨ Rorisang Sechele: Her enchanting new single Tsoga marks the start of her official EP rollout for 2025! 🌸 Click the link to join her for the delicate unveiling of In Full Bloom at the South African State Theatre on 7 December 2024 – a magical afternoon of sound, story, and connection.
https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1555033231

✨ Vinida Weng: The much-anticipated album 7th SEED is out now! 🎉 Proudly featuring tracks 3, 9, and 10, crafted at Universal Music Publishing SA’s Songwriting Camp, bridging Africa to the world! 🌍

✨ Leerosoul (Rapture Music): The wait is over! 🎤 Dive into Leerosoul’s epic new EP featuring some of Rapture Music’s finest talents – a must-listen! 🔥

🎧 Explore, support, and share these amazing works!

14/11/2024

https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2024/11/13/spotify-royalty-savings-bundled-plans/

"Spotify’s bundling pays off, but not for songwriters and publishers. The bundle move puts the company on course for its first full year as a profitable entity."

Spotify's bundling efforts have paid off for the DSP, putting the company on course for its first full year as a profitable entity.

08/11/2024

🎶 This week's is here to set the vibe! Our members are making waves and keeping the spirit of South African music alive. 🌊✨

Tell us what you're listening to this weekend! 🎧🙌

06/11/2024

If you're doing the work and making moves as an artist or small publisher to incrementally grow what you are into a sustainable business or career, you are already on your the correct path to success.



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01/11/2024

🌟 Welcoming November with this week’s spotlight! 🍂 Each song and every story you share strengthens our community and keeps the music industry thriving. 🎶💪

Keep going, keep creating, and remember we’re here, supporting every note, beat, and lyric. Let’s make this month a beautiful one, together!

25/10/2024

🎶 Ready for this week’s Members with Music spotlight? 🌟 Whether you’re vibing out or winding down, these tracks are here to set the tone for your weekend. Dive in, discover new sounds, and let us know what’s on your playlist! 🎧✨


Sony Music Publishing - South Africa Nine2Five Productions

23/10/2024

https://musically.com/2024/10/23/over-13000-creatives-sign-statement-voicing-ai-concern/
"As Newton-Rex himself pointed out at the Music Ally Next conference in June, any pressure on AI companies to reveal the legality of their training data may simply push them to switch to using “synthetic data”, which he compared to ‘musical money laundering’: music created by an AI model, and which is then used to train a brand new model. “We should treat synthetic data in exactly there same way as human-created data,” he explained."

Thousands of artists and people working in the creative industry have added their signatures to a statement that warns AI companies that their livelihood is threatened by the unlicensed use […]

18/10/2024

🎉 Let’s set the vibe right as we head into the weekend—turn up the volume, enjoy the beats, and celebrate the creativity of our local talent! 🔥

What else is on your playlist this week? Drop what you're vibing to in the comments! 🎧👇

16/10/2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nhL0gKBNnk

🎥 Don't miss out! 🎥

Head over to YouTube to catch an insightful interview with CCSA Chairperson, Chola Makgamathe, on Newzroom Afrika, where she breaks down the latest updates on the Copyright Amendment Bill and Performers' Protection Amendment Bill—now referred to the Constitutional Court by President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Click the link and stay informed!

President Cyril Ramaphosa has referred the Copyright Amendment Bill and Performers’ Protection Amendment Bill to the Constitutional Court. Both houses of Par...

11/10/2024

Whether you're kicking off the weekend early or winding down from a busy day, let our members’ tracks set the perfect vibe! 🎧✨

What’s on your playlist this week? Drop your current favourite MPASA member song in the comments and share the love! 💬👇

Keep shining, keep creating, and keep listening—there’s more amazing music on the way! 🌟

09/10/2024

https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/tencent-music-is-strategically-deploying-advanced-ai-tools-to-crack-down-on-infringement-amid-the-rise-of-ai-generated-content/

According to TME: “We believe AI should be a supportive tool rather than a substitute for musicians creating original works. We implement compliance assessments and continuous monitoring of AI products and operations to ensure that AI-generated musical content is properly licensed and musicians’ creative works are fully protected.”

Company’s ESG report provides details on how it tackles copyright infringement amid the rise of AI-generated music…

07/10/2024

https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2024/10/04/scapr-2023-report/
"SCAPR has announced 8.5% performer royalties growth for 2023, when its members brought in a cumulative $1.05 billion (€955 million) thanks in part to a double-digit expansion on the public performance side."

SCAPR has reported over $1.05 billion in collected performer royalties for 2023 thanks in part to double-digit growth in TV usages.

04/10/2024

🎶 October is here, and so are the fresh sounds from the talent of our members! 🎉

Celebrate the passion and talent of our community, and don’t forget to share what you’re listening to. Let’s start the month with high vibes and endless inspiration! Have a fantastic weekend, everyone! 🎧🎤

02/10/2024

Are you focusing on reaching your core base to get the most value out of your music? You don't have to make music that's the next big thing when you have already built a strong foundation for your fanbase.

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01/10/2024

https://musically.com/2024/09/27/music-industry-only-sees-tip-of-the-iceberg-of-diy-artists/

“However, this segment is the smallest component of the base of music creators, and it has been growing more slowly than the share that upload directly to social platforms for a number of years… Midia’s 2024 survey found that a quarter of music creators upload directly to user-generated content platforms like TikTok without using a distributor or label.”

The report also found that the latest generation of musicians are “starting with lower expectations for streaming” in terms of royalties