Irish Music Rights Organisation Set up for music

Irish Music Rights Organisation ØSet up for music creators by music creators ØAdministers performing right in copyright music in Ireland ØCollects and distributes royalties earned by music creators for public performances of copyright music. ØThis means Irish music creators and music creators throughout the world

Public Performance Royalties ØRoyalties earned by songwriters, composers and music publishers for public performances of original music ØRoyalties are earned primarily through: ØLive performances Ø Broadcasts

Live Music IMRO license the live public performance of copyright material Music creators receive royalties for the live public performance of their music from IMRO Music creators join IMRO and register songs, set lists and gig details

Broadcast Music IMRO issue blanket licences to broadcasters Music creators receive royalties for broadcasts of their music from IMRO Music creators join IMRO and register works Broadcasters return logs to IMRO detailing music broadcast

Membership ØOpen to songwriters, composers, arrangers of out of copyright works & music publishers ØFree membership ØSongwriters, composers & arrangers need to have a broadcast, commercial recording or 12 live performances of original works ØPublishers need to show commercial use of 5 works and have 10 works in their catalogue ØApplication packs at www. imro. ie

Benefits of IMRO Membership Ø Royalty returns for domestic and overseas public performances of original music ØOnline services allow members to keep up to date with setlists and song registrations easily Ø Various workshops and seminars organised by IMRO throughout the year ØKeep up to date with national and international songwriting events through the IMRO member mailing list

MCPS – Mechanical Copyright Protection Society Ø IMRO administers MCPS rights in Ireland ØMechanical refers to the physical reproduction of musical works ØMCPS collect mechanical royalties and licence use of their members’ music in film, TV, advertising, video games and many other forms of media ØMembership separate to IMRO

Sponsorship & Promoting the Value of Music ØIMRO Showcase Tour ØIMRO Live Music Venue of the Year Awards ØIMRO Songwriting at School Programme ØOverseas artist showcases with Music from Ireland ØSeminars & workshops for members ØSponsorship of various live events, song competitions & music events in Ireland