Updating Your Master Rights Agreement
Information for Master Rights Holders migrating from legacy Input Agreements to new contracts
Understanding Neighbouring Rights
Public performance, broadcast, communication and reproduction rights in sound recordings that 'neighbour' the composition copyright
Membership for Labels & Master Rights Holders
Owners of sound recordings (Master Rights Holders) can register with us and elect to become independent shareholders
Information for Master Rights Holders
Master Rights Holders can authorise Recorded Music NZ to licence on their behalf
Distribution Policy
We distribute the revenue we collect to artists and right holders once a year
International Royalties
Reciprocal or bilateral agreements can assist in managing royalties for copyright owners without direct representation in other territories
ISRC Codes
The International Standard Recording Code (ISRC) provides a means of identifying sound and video recordings
2021 & 2022 Economic Contribution of the NZ Music Industry report
PwC report: Music industry contributed $720 million to NZ GDP in 2021 & 2022
FAQs for Music Makers
Answers to some of the most common questions we receive from music makers