Tag: organisations South Africa
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Navigating the Melodies: Releasing Music Effectively
In the streaming age, timing is crucial for music releases to succeed. Understanding digital platforms and effectively marketing the music are essential. Planning a 3-month release schedule is advised, including registration with rights organizations. Building anticipation through social media activity and sharing links prior to the release are key for success.
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Navigating Success in the South African Music Scene: A Guide for Composers and Writers
The South African music scene is rich in cultural diversity, offering opportunities for composers and writers to thrive. Understanding and incorporating various cultural influences, collaborating with industry professionals, embracing local languages, addressing social issues, leveraging technology, and navigating the business landscape are crucial for success. By immersing themselves in the South African musical landscape, networking,…
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Navigating the Seas of Publishing Agreements: A Guide for Composers and Writers
Composers and writers navigating the world of creative arts must prioritize understanding publishing agreements to safeguard their rights and compensation. Key considerations include comprehending rights and ownership, scrutinizing royalty structures, negotiating advances, clarifying territorial rights, preserving creative control, defining out-of-print and reversion clauses, outlining promotion and marketing responsibilities, and including audit rights. With a well-negotiated…
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Unravelling the Rhythmic Web: How Music Publishers in South Africa Navigate and Secure Payment of Music Royalties
In South Africa’s dynamic music scene, artists and songwriters craft tunes that resonate with diverse audiences. Behind the scenes, music publishers manage and monetize these endeavors by collecting and ensuring equitable payment of music royalties. Key responsibilities include managing different types of royalties (mechanical, performance, synchronization), collaborating with performing rights organizations, working with digital music…
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Understanding ISRC and ISWC Codes in the South African Music Industry
In the South African music industry, ISRC and ISWC codes are essential for managing and protecting intellectual property. ISRC codes uniquely identify sound recordings, enabling easy tracking and management across platforms. They help monitor music usage for royalty collection and business strategy. On the other hand, ISWC codes uniquely identify musical compositions, aiding in organization…
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Navigating The Melodies With Entity Deep Music: Roles and Responsibilities of PROs and CMOs
In the intricate web of the music industry, two key players, Performance Rights Organizations (PROs) and Collective Management Organizations (CMOs), play pivotal roles in ensuring that artists receive fair compensation for their creative endeavours. Understanding the distinct functions of PROs and CMOs is crucial for both musicians and the industry at large. PROs: Safeguarding Artistic…
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DrumPope Sets to Break Guinness World Music Record
Multi Platinum and award winning producer Phetole Gebepe p/ka DrumPope looks set to break multiple Guinness World Record with most digital releases in a year. Having started out the year of 2024 with just over 100 released songs, DrumPope partners up with Entity Deep to help facilitate the record. The partnership comes with DrumPope and…
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Navigating The Melodies With Entity Deep Music: Unveiling the World of Music Publishing
In the dynamic realm of the music industry, the role of music publishers is instrumental in bridging the gap between musicians and their audience. Music publishing involves a distinct set of processes tailored to the unique needs of composers, songwriters, and performers. This article will delve into the nuances of music publishing, elucidating the crucial…
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A Year in Review for Entity Deep
In the past year we managed to be part of 2 sync deals with QuayR Musiq as he was part of the latest South African Netflix, on demand streaming, hit “Yoh Christmas” with the song Bhebha as well as newly released Myekeleni alongside Ch’cco for a Spotify & FC Barcelona Africa campaign which was featured…
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Podcast and Chill with MacG hits 1 Million
Podcast and Chill with MacG hits 1 million subscribers boasting a network of entertainers on the channel including Robot Boii, Mpho Popps and now Dineo Ranaka this outside of his Co-host Sol Phenduka, MacG has created what is arguably the biggest podcast network in Africa. With Just over 166 million viewers the Podcast network will…
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