COMPASS represents the collective interests of songwriters and music publishers in licensing music users and collecting royalties from them.
Who Joins COMPASS?
Why Do Businesses Join COMPASS?
How Does COMPASS Work With The Government?
How Much Does It Cost To Join?
Where Can I Get More Information?
Who Joins COMPASS?
- Any Singapore-incorporated music publisher or songwriter in Singapore can join as a Publisher/Writer Member.
- Any songwriter that does not meet the admission criteria can still join as an Affilliate Member.
- All applicants must be:
- Singapore Citizens
- Permanent Residents
- Work Permit Holders for more than 1 year
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Why Do Businesses Join COMPASS?
- COMPASS will collect royalties for members when their works are performed in public, both locally and overseas.
- Music publishers and song writers may wish to join COMPASS to:
- participate in professional seminars/forums
- receive professional consultation on copyright administration
- take part in awards events organised by COMPASS
- participate in overseas study trips and music fairs
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How Does COMPASS Work With The Government?
- COMPASS is also an Honour Intellectual Property (HIP) alliance member with the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) and works with them to protect copyright laws of music publishers and composers.
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How Much Does It Cost To Join?
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Where Can I Get More Information?
Composers and Authors Society of Singapore (COMPASS)
37 Craig Road
Singapore 089675
Tel: (65) 6323 6630
Fax: (65) 6323 6639
Email: enquiry@compass.org.sg
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