The African music industry is florishing with an increasing number of artists attracting fans around the globe. However, large groups of music professionals do not receive revenues linked to their copyrights, due to the complexity of the collection procedure and the lack of organization to collect revenues from immaterial rights.
The Music Passport is a response to the need of structuring and strengthening the African music sector on the global scene, as well as to inform about music copyrights. The different levels of affiliation depend on the users status : Music Makers, Music Users, or Music Supporters.
The certification for artists, music makers and creators, allows affiliates to obtain a unique music identification number and a digital identity as a certified music maker.
The Music Passport is a door-opener for music makers and copyright holders to benefit from additional revenue streams generated from copyrights.
The certification for Music Users affirms that the affiliate is a responsible music users who respect copyright legislation.
Thanks to the Music Passport, innovative techniques are proposed to facilitate the reporting of music that is used.
Communication tools are also offered so responsible music users can strengthen client satisfaction.
Organizations or individuals wanting to support the African music industry can apply for a Music Passport. In return for the support, the affiliate can enjoy free access to information, music as well as special offers.
The Music Passport is a new tools for Governments & Ministries to strenghten and promote their music industries through the Tourist Music Passport.
MUSIC MAKERS
Easy registration of musical works thanks to the unique music identification number.
Monitor the usage of registered music works.
Monitize on music copyrights and collect revenues generated from music.
Promotion tools, allowing music makers to register information to the Africa Music Libary.
Financial tools, allowing easy payments throughout the world.
MUSIC USERS
Simplified music licence with adapted payment methods, allowing music usage in public.
Fair & transparent distribution of copyright revenues to the right-holders, on a pro-rata basis.
Easy registration of musical that the music user plays in public.
Promotion materials to foster & encourage responsible music usage and attract new clients.
MUSIC SUPPORTERS
Access to a large library of music and information about African music and artists.
Special promotion offers in the country they visit, including events and local culture.
Direct support to the African music industry as the funding allows the Culture & Creative Industries to reinforce their copyright sector and thereby start collecting revenues that were previously ignored, from around the world.
