Music Administration: Managing Your Rights in South Africa

Music administration is the backbone of protecting and monetizing musical works. For African artists and rights holders, it involves:

Key Tasks in SA Music Administration:

• Copyright Registration – Legally securing your compositions with the CIPC (Companies and Intellectual Property Commission).
• SAMRO & CAPASSO Membership – Registering works with South Africa’s collection societies for performance & mechanical royalties.
• Licensing – Issuing sync licenses (for films/TV ads), mechanical licenses (cover songs), and more.
• Royalty Collection – Tracking airplay, streaming, and live performances across Africa and globally.
• Infringement Protection – Safeguarding against unauthorised use of your music.

Why Proper Administration Matters

Many African artists lose income due to unregistered works or mismanaged royalties. Effective administration ensures:
✅ Maximised earnings from local & international markets.
✅ Legal protection against copyright violations.
✅ Transparent payments from digital platforms (Spotify, Apple Music) and broadcasters.

Recognition Group’s Publishing Administration Service

We offer tailored music administration for select artists, handling:

• SAMRO/CAPASSO registration
• Global royalty collection
• Licensing & copyright audits
• Detailed royalty reporting