Why join the MPA?
The Music Publishers Association (MPA) is a non-profit organisation representing music publishers and their writers' interests in the UK. It has approximately 200 members (including all five majors, almost all the leading independent music publishers and the leading classical music publishers) representing over 3,000 associated and administered music publishing companies. The combined turnover of the members of the MPA is approaching £500 million, representing over 90% of the total income from copyright musical works in the UK. The MPA also owns the MCPS (Mechanical Copyright Protection Society).
The MPA ensures its members’ views and issues are heard by UK Government - via its membership of the Music Business Forum, and by the EU - via its membership of ICMP (International Confederation of Music Publishers), in addition to having a close working relationship with the MCPS-PRS Alliance and other music industry bodies.
Membership Benefits:
- Regular member-only Bulletins and email updates, packed with essential up-to-date information about what’s happening in the industry now. Members are kept informed as to deadlines for applications for key international trade fairs and Government submissions.
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A full training and education programme consisting of:
- Three subject specific annual seminars either exclusive to members or at a reduced member fee. Recent topics have included: strategic planning; the global business of music publishing; the demystification of blanket licences.
- Four one-and-a-half day Induction Courses held throughout the year giving an essential overview of the music publishing industry. A reduced delegate price is offered to MPA members.
- MPA/MMF Joint Professional Development Programme in Music Publishing: the programme focuses on the practical application of its content, and is delivered to suit the busy lifestyles of those taking part. The course consists of five short, intensive modules. Members benefit from a reduced delegate price.
- Free half-hour initial advice with Saffery Champness on issues relating to tax and accounting (including fund raising).
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MPA Guidelines:
- MPA/IPA Standard Form Synch Licence for Music in Commercials, jointly negotiated with the IPA (Institute of Practitioners in Advertising). The Standard Form Licence and guidance notes are designed to streamline the process of licensing music for use in commercials for both music publishers and advertisers and is available only to members of the MPA and IPA.
- MPA/BBC Hire Tariffs.
- MPA/BBC Guidelines for Practice in Music Hire.
- MPA/BBC Hire Agreement.
- MPA/BBC Single Grand Right Licence.
- Visually Impaired Licensing Scheme.
- The Code of Fair Practice agreed between composers, publishers and users of Printed Music.
- MPA/JCQ Agreement regarding the photocopying of school exam papers.
- Guidelines for Practice in Professional Music Hire.
- Guidelines for Practice in Amateur Music Hire.
- Access to and discounts on international trade fairs and missions, including the opportunity to book a space on the British Music at MIDEM stand at subsidised rates (worth a saving of up to £240 per person in 2008).
- Discounts on a range of useful products and services including a reduced subscription to Record of the Day.
- Follow up to photocopying infringements on behalf of print publisher members.
- Co-ordination of marketing to educators for British Music Fair.
- Co-ordination of Printed Music section of MIA Awards.
- Free sheet music enquiries.
- Member-only networking events.
- Member discounted rates at MPA events, including our annual Christmas Lunch.
- Industry information and statistics made available only to members.
- Access to members-only area of website coming soon...
- Members have the opportunity to benefit from the MPA's affiliate membership of AIM, which includes not having to pay their joining fee and a discount on AIM events.
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Please note that the MPA is a trade association representing the interests of music publishers only. For more information about music publishing click here.
Further information for songwriters and composers can be founded in our FAQ section. There is a separate industry association called the British Academy of Composers and Songwriters which acts specifically on behalf of songwriters and composers.