Unreported Performance Royalties
Definition
Sheet music publishers owning musical works must register and report performances to APRA AMCOS to collect royalties from public performances, communications, and reproductions. Failure to accurately report or register leads to lost revenue as fees from licensees (e.g., via OneMusic) are not distributed to non-compliant publishers.
Key Findings
- Financial Impact: 2-5% of annual royalty revenue lost (typical AUD 10,000-50,000 for SME publishers due to missed reports)
- Frequency: Quarterly or per performance event
- Root Cause: Manual tracking of performances across venues, broadcasts, and OneMusic licensees without automated systems
Why This Matters
The Pitch: Sheet music publishers in Australia 🇦🇺 lose 2-5% of annual royalties (AUD 10,000+ for mid-sized) on performance reporting. Automation of PRO reporting captures all usage data.
Affected Stakeholders
Music Publishers, Copyright Administrators, Royalty Accountants
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Methodology & Sources
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Related Business Risks
Delayed PRO Royalty Distributions
PRO Licensing Non-Compliance Fines
APRA AMCOS Licensing Non-Compliance Penalties
Lost Sheet Music Royalty Splits
Unauthorized Derivative Work Exploitation
Royalty Calculation Errors
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