IFPI Performer Rights Guide: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how performing artists and musicians can access information regarding royalty collection and neighboring rights through this guide.
This guide provides essential information for musicians and performing artists to help them understand how to collect royalties and manage their neighboring rights.
Who it's for
This guide is intended for performing artists and musicians. It is designed to support those in the creative industry who need to navigate the legal frameworks and advocacy provided by international bodies. This is particularly useful for freelance performers who work across different borders and need to understand their rights regardless of their current base.
What you get
The guide offers detailed information regarding royalty collection and neighboring rights. Neighboring rights are specific protections that allow performers to receive compensation when their recordings are used. This resource acts as a tool to help artists understand how these international legal frameworks work to protect their creative work and financial interests.
What it costs you
Accessing this information is free. While there is no monetary cost to use the guide, it does require an investment of your time. To successfully benefit from this information, you will need to actively research and develop an understanding of the specific collection societies that operate within your local jurisdiction.
The catch to know
The most important thing to remember is that rights are not universal. Because laws are managed at a local level, legal protections and the way royalties are collected vary wildly depending on your specific country and the local laws that govern your region. You cannot assume that a right or process in one country will function the same way in another.
How to apply
- Study the information provided to gain a baseline understanding of performer rights and neighboring rights.
- Identify the specific collection societies that manage royalties in your local area.
- Research how the international legal frameworks mentioned in the guide apply to your specific country.
- Contact your local collection societies to set up your accounts and begin the process of claiming your royalties.