REGGAE ROUND TABLE CHAT: Reggae Artist Do You know your Music Publishing Rights?

Music Publishing Rights?The broad bundle of rights that are associated with a musical copyright are known“music publishing rights.”These rights are not defined by statute but rather are terms recognized in the music industry. Similarly, the concept of the “writer’s share” versus the “publisher’s share” is based in practice, not law. 50% of the income derived from the exploitation of a composition is deemed to constitute the publisher’s share and 50% the writer’s share.Author assigns the copyright in the composition to the publisher, the publisher collects 100% of the income and, after deducting costs, balance for the author.Other typical types of arrangements between authors and music publishers include co-publishing agreements,under which the copyright ownership is shared author (heir) and publisher;administration agreements,under which the author (or heir) retains the copyright ownership and the publisher administers the rights; and co-administration agreements under which the author (or heir) retains the copyright ownership and co-administers the rights with the publisher.The performing rights societies have subscribed to the distinction between writer and publisher shares and allocate monies accordingly, usually paying the writer’s share to the author or his/her heirs.1.Dramatic or “Grand” Rights 2.Non-dramatic or “Small” Performance Rights 3.Synchronization Rights 4.Mechanical Rights 5.Print Rights 6.Concert Rental Rights 7.New Media Rights . Glenford Darby songwriter producer artiste aka Glen Judah  founding director of Jamaica Phonographic Performer and Videographic limited. Glen is advocating for musicians rights.He is partnering with the Song Embassy to lecture at the seminars and workshops to educate musicians about their rights.. 661-467-2407 .http://alterandkendrick.com/protecting-your-musical-copyrights/what-are-music-publishing-rights/