Who is IMPRA?”
Collective Management Organisation (CMO) that administers music rights known as Needletime Rights on behalf of performers and recording companies jointly. We licence different music users like broadcasters, food retailers, restaurants, airports and many others. Music users pay for their music license of the sound recordings utilised by their establishments. IMPRA collects and distributes such monies as Needletime royalties.
How do I apply for IMPRA membership
Online: Visit our website (www.impra.co.za) and click on the FORM tab and then select Membership Forms from the drop down menu. If you are a recording artist, select IMPRA MANDATORY FORM If you would like to apply on behalf of a record company, kindly select ORGANISATIONS.
How long does IMPRA take to process membership application?”
It can take up to a month from the day you submit your application form which goes through a vetting process Always ensure that your personal information is fully completed in case we need to get hold of you to avoid unnecessary delays regarding your application.
Can I belong to both collecting societies that are mandated for Needletime Rights?”
Dual membership is not allowed. One needs to appoint SAMPRA or IMPRA to collect and distribute the accrued sound recordings under your catalogue.
What are the requirements to register with IMPRA?”
– Sign a Mandatory Form, send a Cerified ID Copy/Certified Passport, Proof of address, Proof of bank details and other FICA documents will be requested when distribution is ready.
What are the methods of sending documents of approval for membership?
– Email or drop-off by the the office, IMPRA workshops or member meeting. An acceptance communication letter or decline communication letter will be sent.
Do I pay to register with IMPRA?
– No payment is requested upfront but a regulated administration fee is deducted from the distribution. We deduct from IMPRA licence fee revenue received for managing and operating our business, leaving the distributable amount available for allocation and distribution. The admin licence fee is not more than twenty percent (20%) of total collected revenue.
What are Needletime Rights ?
– A track has a number of music rights within it. One of these rights is a right known as Needletime/Neighbouring Rights. Needletime/Neighbouring Rights is a right given to a music user to perform a commercially released sound recording (a track), in public, in return for a fee.
Who is a Performer?
– A person who has authorised fixation of his/her performance of musical works. Furthermore, he/she performs in any musical work on a sound recording.
Who is a Producer?
– A person who owns the musical work on a sound recording