DIY Gig organizers may not be aware of this

[theliverevolution]

Sigh. That stinks. Why is it everytime we're doing something theres always other things that either tries to stop us or hinder us?

I rather participate in an all-originals gig in that case

 

[lordie]

Good question. To my understanding, musicians with original songs should submit their work to COMPASS. This is to protect and to account for their original work. The question is, do these musicians/song writer get royalty every time others play their songs?

ah so i can submit my compositions of original material + cd and recorded stuff and i can have a piece of compass revenues?

 

[THOA]

ah so i can submit my compositions of original material + cd and recorded stuff and i can have a piece of compass revenues?

From what I understand, Compass charges you even when you are performing your own originals, when you sign up your originals under them.

Basically, when engaging under Compass, best for you to be certain about what rights you have and want to keep.

 

[LeMovement]

If your band would like royalties to be paid to you if your songs/compositions are being used by third-party sources, you should register the songs/compositions with COMPASS so as to formally copyright your songs in black and white.

Just having a disclaimer on your cd cover without any formal registration is not enough if you do actually wanna sue anyone for copyright infringement on your compositions.

What COMPASS do is that they will be the acting body in collecting royalties from the third-party who used your composition. You do not have to do anything.

If a song is being played at a gig or some tv-show, COMPASS will approach these sources and demand royalties be paid to your for the usage of the songs. If they do not pay royalties, they most likely be sued for copyright infringement.

If I'm wrong, please do correct me, thanks!

 

[theliverevolution]

heh. seems kinda complicated in a way. if you have to pay to perform your own originals that stinks! You're the one who came up with it anyway.

This could both boost or hinder the music scene, if you want to look at both sides of the coin

 

[AgingYouth]

But you get paid when radio plays or TV uses your song. Like that how?

I know some of our songwriters in bands got like 5-figures over a certain period of time (I can't remember how long) for the usage of their songs. While some got like $200 over the past 10 years.

Rudra and I Am David Sparkle got a small grant each for their respective US tours. Wanna be a member?

 

[therippersx]

*laughs* this encourage DIY organizers to organise ALL-ORIGINAL gigs therefore bringing up the local scene rather than suffering from noob cover bands. this is how our local scene can MAJU!

Cover bands are okay at pubs and bars because i like to have a draft while listening to familiar tunes.

Aiseh... when one organizes a gig, the main intention should be to entertain the crowd. It doesn't matter whether a band does covers or originals... If the band can get the crowd excited and engaged, that should be it...

Talking about local scene moving forward, there are many factors and players involved here which includes the musicians, the audiences, the listeners, the music services vendors, the media, music entrepreneurs, the community-at-large and perhaps even the State... eventually the root of how the local scene can move forward is KNOWLEDGE.

Having knowledge about how to organize gigs is one crucial thing too. This thread should provide a reminder to all DIY gig organizers about the important details and SOPs that they need to be aware of. Organizing gig is not just about gaining fast bucks and do a half-assed job in the name of "supporting the local scene". It is also about learning how to improve on organization, management and entrepreneurial skills.

 

[gsonique]

Compass ...nah, no thanks !!

 

[gothviruz]

Aiseh... when one organizes a gig, the main intention should be to entertain the crowd. It doesn't matter whether a band does covers or originals... If the band can get the crowd excited and engaged, that should be it...

Talking about local scene moving forward, there are many factors and players involved here which includes the musicians, the audiences, the listeners, the music services vendors, the media, music entrepreneurs, the community-at-large and perhaps even the State... eventually the root of how the local scene can move forward is KNOWLEDGE.

Having knowledge about how to organize gigs is one crucial thing too. This thread should provide a reminder to all DIY gig organizers about the important details and SOPs that they need to be aware of. Organizing gig is not just about gaining fast bucks and do a half-assed job in the name of "supporting the local scene". It is also about learning how to improve on organization, management and entrepreneurial skills.

Well said! True, it's not just about gathering bands, set a date, find a venue, sell tickets and then rock on.. there are much more to that. Maybe some experienced organisers can start a new thread on SOPs, Dos and Dont's of organizing a gig, especially for DIY ones.