If you write songs, and play them live then there maybe money waiting for you! It’s time to submit your Live Performance Returns (LPRs) – you’ve got until 31 August.
And we know you’ve been busy! According to a study* by Live Performance Australia, Australia’s Live Music Industry is thriving, contributing $1.1 billion to the Australian economy.
In November last year APRA distributed $4 million to approximately 18,000 songwriters.
Submitting your LPRs is an essential step in the process to receiving your royalty payments for live performances – they let us know what you’ve performed, where you’ve performed and how often.
Jump online, head to the Member Log-in, and complete your Live Performance Return for performances during the 09-10 financial year (1 July 2009 – 30 June 2010). Submit your LPR by Tuesday 31 August, and in November you will receive your royalties.
Need help with your LPR? We are hosting LPR Connecting Member meetings in all capital cities during August. Come down and meet your local APRA Writer Services Representative as they guide you through the LPR process.
NSW: Tuesday, 3 August 2010
SA: Tuesday, 17 August 2010
QLD: Tuesday, 17 August 2010
WA: Friday, 20 August 2010
VIC: Tuesday, 24 August 2010
NT: Friday, 27 August 2010
TAS: Tuesday, 31 August 2010
* Ernst & Young, 2010 June ‘Size and Scope of the Live Entertainment Industry’, Live Performance Australia. Available at www.liveperformance.com.au