SAMRO administers Performing Rights on behalf of our members – music composers, authors and publishers.

Since 1961, SAMRO has been South Africa’s music rights champion. We protect the rights of composers and authors (music creators) both locally and internationally.

SAMRO administers the music copyright related to Performing Rights and collects licence fees which are then distributed as royalties on your behalf. This means that if someone wants to use your lyrics …

Do I need to be a member of a foreign society if my music is played abroad? No, SAMRO has international partner organisations that manage and collect royalties in their countries on behalf of …

Book Your Appointment with SAMRO Today! We’ve made it simple and convenient for you to connect with us. You can choose between an in-person appointment or an online session for all your queries, …

SAMRO is copyright administration business, dealing primarily with the administration of music composers’ and authors’ Performing Rights. On the other hand, SAMPRA is a collective licensing …

SAMRO distributes royalties in six main categories, which are Radio & General, Live, Television, Film (Cinematographic Film), Foreign Royalties, and Mobile & Internet Transmission (MIT).

The Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO), in partnership with the Soul Candi Institute of Music (SCIM), is proud to announce the return of its Music Business Training Programme, calling …

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13.1 The Licensee must within 30 days of the last day of each Licence Year, for purposes of calculating the Licence Fee payable, provide SAMRO with a Licence Parameter Return ( available on the …