Delayed Royalty Payments to Session Musicians
Definition
Australia denies session musicians broadcast royalties paid by PPCA to labels only, unlike reciprocal systems in UK. Payments over $10 take up to 60 days post-quarter.
Key Findings
- Financial Impact: AUD $100/hour session fee only, no ongoing royalties; 60-day payment delay
- Frequency: Quarterly for royalties; one-off for sessions
- Root Cause: Buyout contracts without profit-sharing; no automated royalty tracking
Why This Matters
The Pitch: Session musicians in Australia 🇦🇺 lose ongoing income streams worth thousands annually. Automation of profit-sharing releases captures missed royalties.
Affected Stakeholders
Session musicians, Record labels, Producers
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Methodology & Sources
Data collected via OSINT from regulatory filings, industry audits, and verified case studies.
Evidence Sources:
- https://lens.monash.edu/australia-is-one-of-few-countries-that-doesnt-pay-session-musicians-ongoing-royalties-our-music-industry-suffers-as-a-result/
- https://www.apraamcos.com.au/music-creators/membership-explained/royalties-overview
- https://eric-myers-2aka.squarespace.com/s/ThomsPeteAustralianSessionMusicians.pdf
Related Business Risks
Underpayment of Session Musicians
Fair Work Award Non-Compliance Fines
PAYG Withholding Failures on Musician Payments
Idle Equipment Capacity Loss
Unauthorized Equipment Usage Losses
Delayed Cash from Merch Reconciliation
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