Learn the music
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Practical guides on royalties, streaming, distribution, and growing your music career — written for independent South African artists.
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radio royalty registration
How independent South African musicians register the right organisations to get paid when their music is played on local radio.
south african radio royalties
How independent musicians in South Africa collect performance royalties when their songs are played on local radio.
Music Royalties for Independent Artists
This cluster explains how music royalties work for independent artists and songwriters. It covers the different types of royalties generated by music, including streaming royalties, mechanical royalties, performance royalties, and publishing income. The cluster also explains how royalties are collected by organizations such as CAPASSO and SAMRO, how streaming platforms distribute revenue, and how artists can register their music to ensure they receive all the income they are owed. The goal of this cluster is to help artists understand where their money comes from in the modern music industry and how to properly track and collect their royalties.