If you have been following my blog posts over the past two weeks or so, you might have noticed that my focus was on music collection societies in South Africa.
Well I’m not done just yet and on this post I will touch on another organization called SAMPRA. But this is not an ultimate guide post instead I will be focusing on SAMPRA Online Registration specifically for recording artists and labels.
But we before we get into that, some of you might be asking the following……
What does SAMPRA do?
SAMPRA is short for South African Music Performance Rights Association and is a collection management organization of copyright owners of music sound recordings.
In simple English that means SAMPRA administers the Needletime Rights (I will explain this to you just now) on behalf of recording artists and record companies or labels.
Most (If not all) SAMPRA members as explained are performing artists and labels that also belong to RISA, so their job is to collect royalties from broadcasters (SABC, Multichoice, etc.) and distribute them to members.
Do confuse this with SAMRO though. But just in case you’re confused, I wrote an article previously explaining the role of SAMRO in the SA music industry. So you can read that too in order to get a better understanding.
What are Needletime rights?
According to SAMPRA needle time rights are record labels and artists rights and these royalties are paid to the recording artist each time for a public performance of released recordings. And to the record labels’ for the public performance of any sound recordings which have been released commercially.
SAMPRA also states that the following falls under “Recording Artist”:
- Lead Vocalists
- Backing Vocalists
- Music Producers
- Musicians (Pianist, Drummer, Guitarist, etc) and anybody who made a contribution to the recorded performance is classified as a recording artist.
If you would like to know on how needletime royalties are allocated, I would advise you to click on the link I provided above in the opening sentence of this section to find out more.
Okay now back to the focal point of this blog post, so let’s find out…..
How SAMPRA Online Registration works
Instead of explaining to you word for word on sampra online registration, I’ll make it easier by taking you through the process in visual form.
In order to register online, you have to visit the sampra website (I had to state the obvious). I know that most of you prefer using mobile phones to access the internet.
But I would recommend that you use a normal PC (Desktop or laptop) or a Tablet to complete the registration.
Below is the screenshot of the sampra home page. When you get to this page, click on “Apply for membership”.
Once that is done, the website will take you to the next page like the one below. You will see “online forms” on your left and you have the option of applying as recording artist or record company.
For recording artist application, you will need to add your personal details including your banking details and next of kin. Take your time and make sure that you have all the details before you click the submit button.
If you’re applying as a record company, the process is the same but you have to supply the details of your business partners or directors as well as the copyright information as shown below.
The notifications of works form should also be completed alongside your sampra membership application. You can find it on the same page, see below.
Conclusion
Sampra online registration is straightforward and simple and won’t even take you 15 minutes. There is no need to visit their offices and collect the forms, it’s 2020!
Sampra will notify you regarding the status of your application via email or post. If you have any questions and thoughts, please leave your comments below.
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My name is prince skhosana i am from kwadlawulane mostorlos .im a singer and songwriter ,id like to register my tracks
I sing afro-pop
Hi Prince
In order to register your music, you can visit SAMRO and SAMPRA.
You can read for the following articles and follow the instructions in order to register:
http://blog.stundar.co.za/2020/04/03/samro-registration-for-artists/
http://blog.stundar.co.za/2020/06/17/samro-forms-checklist/
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Gauta
Hi There
You have to register on the sampra website.
I would like to be the member that is loyal to this website
HI. My name is Ezekiel Denewade. I am an artist and a producer. I would love to be a member of SAMPRA.
Hi Ezekiel
You can be a SAMPRA member by following the instructions as written on this blog post.
I hereby apply for Sampra membership, I am a female music composer and singer.
Hi Ntombi
You should apply for membership with SAMPRA. Read the article again.
I’m Dj Master the producer
I want to register my music xitsomga music
Hi DJ Master
You can register your music with SAMPRA, SAMRO and CAPASSO
I’m a rapper I want to register my music
Im a producer composer and a writer and a rapper musician can I please refisted with sampra
Hi There
You can register with SAMPRA as explained in the article. Re-read the article and follow the instructions.
How can I register online?
Hi Pholoso
To register as a recording artist, click the link below:
https://www.sampra.org.za/member-application-form-recording-artists/
To register as a label, click below:
https://www.sampra.org.za/member-application-form-record-companies/
Hi want to register with sampra as a company as a full time member
Hi There
You can register on the links below:
https://www.sampra.org.za/member-forms/
https://www.sampra.org.za/member-application-form-record-companies/
Hi am Relebohile Sello am script writer and producer I will like to register with membaship of samro
Hi Relebohile
SAMRO Membership is not automatic. However you can still register your music with SAMRO. Its free of charge and your music will be added onto the SAMRO database.
I’m vocalist I so wish things can running smooth for me
I decided to register here because when I’m trying to get recording lebel they told I’m not registered
I’m the Underground Xhosa Poet at Eastern cape
I am a hip hop artist
Hi my name is siphesihle from Soweto but currently living in town Brixton hustling am an upcoming amapiano vocalist and I whant to register myself and my music with sampra and this is my number can anyone help me plz 0749171004 we can chat on Whatsapp plz
Hi Siphesihle
Please visit the SAMPRA website > https://www.sampra.org.za/
Hi iam Skhumbuzi Dlamini from the company called emphithi empowering projects which id doing traditional music festivals and international cultural exchange programmes .we are in Pietermaritzburg in rural areas but we just want to be a member of sampra where do to apply online please send me a link
Hi Skhumbuzo
Please see link below:
https://www.sampra.org.za/
I want to be a member
im a music producer
That’s good
Ke register jwang kgopela thuxo guys
Please re-read the article. Everything is explained there
I’m ICu_Spetlele012 known as a songwriter a rapper and a performer!