APRA AMCOS NZ

📣 GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES EXTENSION TO COPYRIGHT PROTECTION FOR AOTEAROA SONGS AND RECORDINGS 📣

APRA AMCOS joins the wider creative community in Aotearoa in welcoming the news that the New Zealand government has announced its intention to strengthen our copyright law and extend the term of protection to musical works - matching that in almost all other territories around the world.

Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Paul Goldsmith and Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Cameron Brewer announced late yesterday that the government is moving to extend copyright term from the current 50 years to 70 years, bringing New Zealand’s law into line with global standards.

This means the copyright term for musical works and lyrics will become the life of the author plus another 70 years after their death. A sound recording of the same song will be protected for 70 years from the date of publication or release.

"This is a welcome show of support for New Zealand songwriters, composers, artists, publishers, and record labels alike. The government makes it clear that it stands with creators and acknowledges the huge contribution the creative economy makes to Aotearoa New Zealand" says Anthony Healey, Head of APRA AMCOS Aotearoa.

"The challenge now is to make the necessary legislative changes quickly and ensure that iconic records and other works don’t fall out of protection in the meantime."

You can read more about the changes via the 🔗 link in comments. 🔗

📣 APRA AMCOS 101 ONLINE SEMINAR TOMORROW 📣

Join the APRA AMCOS team online for a special session covering the fundamentals of your membership.

We'll discuss who we are, what we do, and how to get the most out of us. You'll hear from our membership team, and there will be plenty of time for your questions, too.

Key areas:
- what copyright is;
- how royalties are earned and distributed;
- registering your works and songwriting splits using the Writer Portal and app;
- our programs, workshops, skills development, professional opportunities and more.

WHEN: TOMORROW - Wednesday 27 May - 7:30-8:30pm NZST
WHERE: Online
REGISTER: Secure your place via the 🔗 link in comments. 🔗