Some examples of who they represent are music publishers, composers and songwriters.
Three functions of IMRO:
• IMRO copyright’s the music of their members, which usually consists of a music performance. IMRO want to protect the work of their members both nationally and internationally. The money earned through copyright is then used to pay the member royalties.
• IMRO promotes their member’s music and in general music in Ireland. They promote music in Ireland through song competitions, music festivals, showcases and workshops.
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MCPSI:
MCPSI (Mechanical Copyright Protection Society Ireland Limited) are an organisation that protects the rights of their members’ physical work. MCPSI collects royalties of physical copies such as C.D’s, D.V.D’s, Vinyl’s, etc. They also look after music in film.
Three functions of MCPSI:
• MCPSI collects royalties for their members work when it is a physical copy, such as a C.D or D.V.D.
• MCPSI are responsible for licensing their member’s work if it is used in any form of media such as film, computer games, T.V, radio, etc.
• MCPSI work to help copyright their member’s work in Ireland and other countries. MCPSI also licence their member’s work if it going to be used outside of the E.U.
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If an artist is involved in a recording, RAAP makes sure the artists get a payment for it.
Three functions of RAAP:
• To protect the musical rights of their members.
• To pay royalties to their members performances and when the artist is involved in a song that is being used publicly.
• If an artist’s music gets airplay in Ireland or abroad, RAAP makes sure that the artist receives payment for it.
5. MUI:
The MUI (The Musicians’ Union of Ireland) are an organisation that represents anyone who is involved in music, such as a singer, musician or teacher. They protect the rights of their members.
Three functions of MUI:
• MUI protect the rights of their members and make sure that their member receive the right entitlement of their performances.
• MUI play a key role in promoting their members work commercially.
• MUI also work along with other representatives to protect the rights of their member’s work.
Five jobs in the Music Industry:
• Songwriter – A songwriter would compose a song. They usually compose the lyrics and music. A lot of the time songwriters would also play an instrument as well, such as guitar or piano and sing their own music. They would be known then as a Singer/