Music Publishers Association of South Africa

09/10/2025

Throwback Thursday: FAME Week Knowledge Drop!
It’s and we’re flashing back to the insightful discussion on the FAME Week stage! 🤩

Check out this clip featuring MPASA Vice-Chair and General Manager of Gallo Music Publishers, Rob Cowling as he breaks down the essentials on the crucial distinctions between the various CMOs (Collective Management Organizations). 🎥

Understanding the specific roles of organizations like SAMRO and CAPASSO is the non-negotiable foundation for securing your revenue. This clip is a must-watch for those grasping the foundational differences in registration, licensing, and royalty collection that impact every publisher and songwriter.

08/10/2025

How consistently should you be releasing new music? And have you been working to meet those catalog growth milestones?



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07/10/2025

https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/suno-urges-court-to-throw-out-record-labels-stream-ripping-allegations/

"In its response to the new allegations, Suno didn’t deny “stream-ripping” music from YouTube; instead, the company’s lawyers argued that the practice is not illegal under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)."

Suno doesn’t deny stream-ripping songs from YouTube; the company argues the practice isn’t prohibited by the DMCA.

06/10/2025

Including costs associated with things like marketing and promotion, should composers split everything 50/50?



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05/10/2025

Don't rely on streaming as your sole source of income as a composer or publisher, there are many revenue streams you can be taking advantage of which most leave untapped, do the research and reap the rewards.



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04/10/2025

🤝 The strongest careers are built within the strongest networks. Don't go it alone. Your industry peers, mentors, and collaborators are your greatest asset. MPASA connects you to a collective voice that shapes the South African publishing industry, turning competition into powerful collaboration. Use this weekend to nurture your community.

Ready to join a powerful collective? Comment "membership" and become part of our network.

03/10/2025

✨ Enter the Enchanted Quarter! ✨

Welcome to October, the month where the creative momentum becomes truly magical! As we step into the final, powerful quarter of the year, we're celebrating the incredible work our members are releasing.

Go stream the magic our members are making this weekend! 🎶

01/10/2025

Stop guessing and start growing! 📈

Your talent gets you streams, but your business intelligence builds a sustainable career. If you’re only tracking total plays, you’re missing the data that actually dictates your long-term income.

We've broken down 4 critical metrics every musician needs to track right now to secure their future. Scroll through and find out what numbers truly matter! 👇

29/09/2025

https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/after-stream-ripping-allegations-added-to-suno-lawsuit-labels-beef-up-complaint-against-udio-with-claims-of-illegal-scraping-from-youtube/

The new filing adds a third cause of action under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, claiming Udio “circumvented technological measures” to obtain copyrighted material. The proposed amended complaint against Udio came a week after the labels also updated their lawsuit against Suno with similar additions.

According to the redacted filing obtained by MBW, and which you can read here, Udio “unlawfully” obtained copyrighted recordings by circumventing YouTube’s Terms of Service, which is designed to prohibit the unauthorized use of recordings on its platform.

The new filing adds a third cause of action, claiming Udio “circumvented technological measures” to obtain copyrighted material.

27/09/2025

✍️ Your intellectual property is your most valuable asset. The 'tree' of your music career is planted by securing your rights. Don't delay learning about the crucial business of copyright and licensing. MPASA champions the effective protection of music publishers' rights, and by extension, the rights of music composers.

Ready to plant your tree today? Comment "membership" to start your journey on learning how you can monetise your craft and grow your publishing business.

26/09/2025

🚨 Weekend Drop Alert! 🚨

Turn the volume up! Your official Friday motivation is here with a fresh wave of incredible new music from our dynamic members.

This is more than just a playlist—it's a testament to the hustle and talent thriving in the SA music scene. Let these tracks inspire your next big move and fuel your creative fire this weekend!

Go stream, discover, and support the sound of our future. What are you playing first? 👇

25/09/2025

https://newsroom.spotify.com/2025-09-25/spotify-strengthens-ai-protections/ #:~:text=While%20AI%20is%20changing%20how,content%20farms%20and%20bad%20actors.

"We envision a future where artists and producers are in control of how or if they incorporate AI into their creative processes. As always, we leave those creative decisions to artists themselves while continuing our work to protect them against spam, impersonation, and deception, and providing listeners with greater transparency about the music they hear."

Music has always been shaped by technology. From multitrack tape and synthesizers to digital audio workstations and Auto-Tune, every generation of artists and producers has used new tools to push sound and storytelling forward. However, the pace of recent advances in generative AI technology has fel...