Aims of the association

  • To raise standards and improve conditions in music publishing and draw attention to its importance and role in the field of the arts.
  • To keep its members abreast of developments and changes in legislation at home and internationally.
  • To represent our members in dealings with government and other representative bodies, organisations and associations, by taking appropriate initiatives and suggesting policy.
  • To prevent the illegal use of copyright musical material in printed form.
  • To collate and make statistical assessments regarding the turnover of its members and the distribution of turnover between different income sources.
  • Provide information on the licensing of musical rights and grant licences for the use of its members' published works in printed form.
  • Organise courses and training for its members, offer consultancy on legal matters and provide information on relevant events in the field of music.