Three Sistas Who Are Doin' It for Themselves
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noteswww.samro.org.za THREE SISTAS WHO ARE DOIN’ IT FOR THEMSELVES SAMRO- LICENSED VENUES, MUSIC VENUES OF NOTE MOSHITO TRIBUTE EDITION notes9EDITION notesCONTENTS CONTENTS 1. SAMRO & VENUESSAMRO- LICENSED VENUES, MUSIC MESSAGE VENUES OF NOTE FROM THE CEO 3.CULTURE Uptam is maio quis volori secerferum sa consenis dolor si 5.MAIN FEATURE STORY TO BE SEND veressequi santis ese nis sene ad etus earchil ipieniet ipsam que maximi, odiciature eicae. Nam et modit qui nos nim repero 6.MUSIC INDUSTRY ROUND UP THE SECRET TO event aborerfero torum facid etur? Eque veni berrovita voluptibus SUREFIRE SUCCESS simint miliqui autem architiis ipicien imoluptat. 7.IP FEATURE THE TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE BILL Legal Rentemp osanderitis a nonsendentem ne prendebit molo bersped maximpo restium rem et odis aute net dolupta APPLYING TO PROTECT MEMBERS RIGHTS adia volendi tatur, occus. Daee cor sum, secatecatem. Ita dictatis sam, quo etur aspe eligeniae. Nem re entem velendisciis perio. 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Est maximol uptatur, iust ut et pliquo te quos nimiliqui beatempor min porehen Feature- MAKE MUSIC YOUR BUSINESS AT MOSHITO dusanda eperum non corporporrum is es suntur maxim eum cupti consendic tentur? 9.NEWS BOOSTING TOMORROWS MUSICIANS TODAY One Nick Motsatse 10.SENA CATCHING UP WITH PAST WINNERS Samro Editorial Team SAMRO Notes- Spring Issue Editorial Team Vanessa PerumalProject Management Rami Nhlapo Writer Romy TitusWriter Nadia NeophytouWriter Zama NyuswaWriter Christina KennedySubs/Writer Yavi Madurai Editor Contributors Roshni Moonsammy Music promoter’s perspective for international breakthrough NomaHlubi Simamane Hair and Make-up- Lesley Whitby using Mac Fashion Stylist’s- Kim Berell and Zanalee Van der Westerhuizen Clothing- Purple Dress from Jo Borkett Teal Dress from Kluk CGDT Green Dress from Kluk CGDT SAMRO notesSAMRO AND VENUES 00 AND VENUES >> GET SAVVY WITH YOUR PLAYLISTS Seize the opportunity to extract maximum value from your creative work by making sure your SAMRO status works for you CREDITS OF PICSANDCREDITS OF PICCREDITS OF PICCREDITS OF PICCREDITS OF PICCREDITS OF PIC CREDITS OF PICSANDCREDITS PICCREDITS World Cup fever has come to a rather abrupt end – and, while it would be perfectly acceptable to think that live music venues were among the businesses that scored big-time during the event, that is not necessarily the case. Many such businesses experienced a lull during this time because the patrons who would normally frequent these joints were, in fact, getting festive at the official and unofficial fan parks and sports bars. Grant van Zyl, the owner of SAMRO-licensed live music venue Tanz Café in Fourways, Johannesburg, says, “The World Cup was not great for our business as Tanz Café is known for its live music, and not for showing sporting events. We are personally glad it’s over! We have noticed a huge increase in turnover since it has finished.” The positive spinoff is that some live music venues have enjoyed even more business now that soccer fever has worn off – it’s as if people are all soccered out, so to speak, and are seeking out live entertainment, and especially music. Live music venues are now using this opportunity to gear up their marketing drives and special promotions. So, with this in mind, now is the time for musicians to jump on the bandwagon. In fact, there are numerous ways in which revenue streams can be built and maintained through royalties, and using SAMRO-licensed venues is one. By simply understanding how SAMRO can work for you and keeping your focus on business, you can reap the benefits. On an international level, musicians and composers have benefited from royalties as consistent revenue streams, through their organisations (such as the Performing Right Society in the UK), because they are aware of their membership benefits, as much CAPTIONS CAPTIONS CAPTIONS CAPTIONS CAPTIONS CAPTIONS CAPTIONS CAPTIONS CAPTIONS CAPTIONS CAPTIONCAPTIONS CAPTIONS CAPTIONS CAPTIONS C notesSAMRO AND VENUES 00 notesSAMRO AND VENUES 00 as they are about protecting their music from being SAMRO’S used illegally. it. Their music is licensed; therefore, they must receive TIPS FOR royalties no matter where their song is used. It’s a “SAMRO cannot protect the musician’s creation from symbiotic relationship. MONITORING YOUR abuse and being used illegally if the musician is not MUSIC VENUES a member of SAMRO. By becoming a member, the SAMRO Regional Sales Manager Alan Gustafson states musician authorises SAMRO to protect and license the MUSIC’S USAGE emphatically, “The venue needs to be licensed to play use of his or her works. The musician will, in turn, background or live music on its premises.” receive royalties from SAMRO for the amount of times NOTE OF NOTE Remember that even though a SAMRO- the works were used,” Gustafson reiterates I He adds that “by being a member of SAMRO and licensed venue may say it is registered with playing at these venues, the musician is then ensuring SAMRO, that doesn’t necessarily mean it has TANZ CAFÉ MERCURY LIVE kept up with paying its monthly fees. So, it that there is no infringement of his rights or anybody 43 DE VILLIERS STREET, ZONNEBLOEM, CAPE else’s rights by only ever using venues that are legally is important to always check with SAMRO THE BUZZ SHOPPING CENTRE, WITKOPPEN ROAD, licensed to host him/her or play his/her music. They whether the venue is legit or not. FOURWAYS (011 658-0277 / WWW.TANZCAFE.CO.ZA) TOWN (021 465-2106 / WWW.MERCURYL.CO.ZA) are also guaranteed royalties from the performance, but Make sure that the playlist you submit to this is ONLY when the member submits the playlist of There’s something for everyone at the massive, top- SAMRO is detailed. In other words, give the full This large, multi-functional, award-winning venue has, songs performed at the event.” class live music venue Mercury Live and Lounge, which is title of the song and exactly where the songs since its inception some five years ago, offered a funked- up, retro space where Jozi’s music lovers can unite in style, situated in the historic area of District Six, also known as Says Gustafson: “When a SAMRO member performs, are being used. while appreciating some of South Africa’s hottest acts, Zonnebloem. at any venue, they need to submit the playlist of songs Incorporating two venues in one, playing genres of If you are unsure of the deal you are such as Prime Circle, The Parlotones, Louise Carver and performed and the venue’s name so that we at SAMRO music across the board and including some of the best negotiating with the person who will be using Watershed. can check up on these venues. This means that royalties South African tunes around, Mercury Live embraces your music, don’t hesitate to contact SAMRO. It’s not only about the big names but the up-and-coming can be paid out based on the information that was eclectic musical styles, from rock, pop and hip-hop to jazz, Let someone from the organisation advise you artists, too, since Tanz is well known for inviting new provided to SAMRO.” world music and electronica. on legalities. and promising acts to perform on the venue’s large and impressive stage – the sound and lighting system is all-out In fact, the venue calls itself a training ground for all The cost of being exploited far outweighs the time spent sorts of music and here you get exactly that, from some If your music is, for example, being played as state-of-the-art. on administrative issues. Ultimately, the musician or of the best up-and-coming bands to the country’s most a backing track on a visual presentation, or on The spacious restaurant offers a variety of options, composer should create a working relationship with talented big names. someone’s website, without your permission, including a decent a la carte menu and full buffet, plus SAMRO and also be organised about his/her music by Cape Town’s students pack out the place on Manic let SAMRO know so that the organisation can snacks, which go perfectly with a cocktail ordered from the monitoring where is it being played and who’s playing Mondays, when drinks are cheap and cool indie, rock and deal with it in an appropriate manner. cocktail bar. There’s only one way to be at Tanz and that’s zoned into rocking-hot South African tunes. pop bands heat up the joint. On Friday nights Mercury is renowned for its DJs, who play tunes ranging from the ’50s Some platforms where your music can be to what’s hot now. used and where you can collect royalties are: TINGS ’N TIMES Mercury Live brags that it’s one of the best live music Covers – where other musicians perform your venues in the country and, after a rocking night here, you will most likely agree. song/music; 1065 ARCADIA STREET, HATFIELD, PRETORIA Compilation CDs – where your song is used on (012 430-3176/7 / WWW.TINGS.CO.ZA) a mixed CD that is being made for commercial use; Digital media – where your music is being Anything goes at this eclectically bohemian-styled joint, where Pretoria’s students hang out and where you used on the internet and in visual presentations; can expect diverse sounds, ranging from laid-back reggae Soundtracks – where your song/music is being rhythms to alternative rock.