Millions in music royalties remain unmatched every year—not because the money doesn’t exist, but because the data behind the songs isn’t complete. Here’s why metadata, ownership information and publishing administration matter more than ever for African creators.
Downtown Music Publishing Africa celebrates clients recognised across multiple South African Music Awards categories, including hip hop, remix, Afro pop, R&B/Soul, pop, Maskandi and faith music.
Downtown Music Publishing Africa celebrates its clients nominated at the 2026 Basadi in Music Awards, honouring women shaping African music.
Downtown Music Publishing Africa introduces Neighbouring Rights Administration to support eligible performers and recording rights holders with registration, repertoire management, claims support, and clearer royalty reporting.
Downtown Music Publishing Africa has entered a new publishing administration partnership with Labelheaded, with sister company FUGA supporting distribution and marketing services.
SAMRO’s The State of Your Music: Service Weeks will run from 25 May to 5 June 2026 in Braamfontein, offering walk-in support for members on works notifications, royalties, catalogue management, compliance and more.
Our office will pause from 3–6 April and reopen on 7 April. Plan around the Easter break with key dates in one place.
Virgin Music Group says it has completed its acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings, with Downtown CEO Pieter van Rijn appointed as VMG Chief Operating Officer.
The European Commission has approved Virgin Music Group’s acquisition of Downtown, subject to conditions. Here’s what’s confirmed and what it means next.
